Soldier denies barracks bomb hoax

A British army solider accused of planting fake explosives bombs at a military base denied bomb hoax charges at the Old Bailey today. (Fri) Daniel Khalife, 21, is accused of leaving three canisters with wires on his desk in his accommodation at MOD Stafford, also known as Beacon Barracks, on 2 January. He is also accused of committing an act prejudicial to the interests or safety of the state by collecting information that might be useful to an enemy between…