Iceland's ex-PM goes on trial over economic woes

Iceland's ex-prime minister has gone on trial over the country's 2008 financial crisis. A special court will hear claims that Geir Haarde failed in his ministerial responsibility as Iceland's three main banks collapsed and the economy crumbled. Facing up to two years in jail, he says the case is a politically-motivated farce. ... http://www.euronews.net/