Notorious Australian gangster murdered in prison

Notorious Australian gangster murdered in prison: "Carl Williams, 39, a key figure in Melbourne's brutal turf war from the late 1990s, died after apparently being struck in the head in the exercise yard at Barwon Prison outside Melbourne.'It doesn't take a genius to work out there will be ramifications,' Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Ken Jones told reporters, adding that two prisoners were being questioned.Jones urged interested parties not to take the matter into their own hands, saying Williams' killer would be 'brought to book'.'My message to people is to not get involved in a life of crime,' he said.
Williams was serving a life sentence with a 35-year non-parole period for ordering the murders of several rivals, including career criminal Lewis Moran and his son Jason Moran."

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BBC News - Volcanic ash disruption leaves Britons stranded

BBC News - Volcanic ash disruption leaves Britons stranded: "Flight restrictions have been extended until at least 0100 BST on Monday and forecasters say the ash cloud could remain over the UK for many more days.
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis said he wanted flights to resume as soon as possible but safety came first.
He added: 'The forecast for tomorrow is not encouraging.'
Planes were first grounded in the UK at midday on Thursday amid fears that particles in the ash cloud generated by the volcanic eruption could cause engines to shut down."

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11-month old baby found with cocaine in system

11-month old baby found with cocaine in system: "Police say an 11-month old baby from Peabody tested positive for cocaine after he was found in the back seat of a car holding a spoon with a residue of the drug.
The baby's mother, Deborah Annese, was arrested Thursday morning on numerous drug charges, including driving under the influence of drugs.
Police also said the 40-year-old Annese was found Friday snorting cocaine she'd smuggled into lockup."

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