Two Charged in Parliament Attack
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Two men who hurled purple powder at British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Parliament were charged with causing a security scare.
Blair was not hurt in the incident Wednesday, and the powder was only cornstarch. But fearing a terrorist attack, the House of Commons speaker ordered the chamber evacuated.
The protesters, ages 48 and 36, were charged with violating public order. Both were released on bail. The amount of bail was not disclosed.
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