'Shoe bomber' was carrying two devices on plane

The FBI has said the man who allegedly tried to blow up a transatlantic flight was carrying two workable bombs hidden in his shoes.

The FBI has said the man who allegedly tried to blow up a transatlantic flight was carrying two workable bombs hidden in his shoes.

The 28-year-old has been charged with interfering with the performance of duties of flight crew members or attendants by assault and intimidation.

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