Report: British special forces are giving counter-terrorism training to Libyan infantryLONDON — Some of Britain’s most elite soldiers have been training Libyan forces in counterterrorism and surveillance for the past six months, a newspaper said Saturday. Lockerbie bomber, pale and in wheelchair, makes public appearance at Libya hospitalTRIPOLI, Libya — The ailing Lockerbie bomber looked weak and pale, sitting in a wheelchair, as he was visited by a group of African parliamentarians Wednesday in a rare appearance in the hospital where he is being treated for prostate cancer. Libya displays Lockerbie bomber al-Megrahi, pale and in wheelchair, to African lawmakersTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya has displayed the convicted Lockerbie bomber, looking weak and seated in a wheelchair, to a group of 150 visiting African parliamentarians. IRA victims seek huge payout from Libya for ’80s arms shipments, laud British aid for lawsuitDUBLIN — Britain’s sudden decision to support a lawsuit against Libya by Irish Republican Army victims raised hopes Monday that thousands maimed or bereaved by IRA bombs might one day receive compensation. Gadhafi’s son says Libya will resist payment of compensation to IRA bombing victimsLONDON — Libya will resist compensating the families of people killed by Libyan explosives supplied to the Irish Republican Army, the son of the country’s leader said Monday. Britain’s prime minister faces outrage over refusal to press Libya for terrorism compensationLONDON — Britain made no demands that Libya offer compensation for Britons killed by Libyan explosives supplied to the Irish Republican Army for fear it could jeopardize ties with Tripoli, according to new documents released Sunday. British prime minister faces outrage over refusal to press Libya for terrorism compensationLONDON — Britain made no demands that Libya offer compensation for Britons killed by Libyan explosives supplied to Irish Republican terrorists for fear it could jeopardize ties with Tripoli, according to new documents released Sunday. British justice secretary says oil and trade played part in negotiations over Lockerbie bomberLONDON — Trade and oil considerations played a major role in the decision to include the Lockerbie bomber in a prisoner transfer agreement between Britain and Libya, a senior British official said in an interview published Saturday. Lockerbie anger unlikely to keep West from courting Gadhafi’s oil-rich Libya, experts sayCAIRO — The indignation and outrage in the U.S. and Britain over Libya’s warm welcome home for the Lockerbie bomber may just be a speedbump in the North African nation’s drive for political and business rapprochement with the West. Qaddafi designs a rocket car to celebrate his 40 years in powerTRIPOLI - Libyan leader, Muammar al-Qaddafi, has designed a ‘rocket car’ to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his 1969 coup that brought him to power. US envoy cites broad resentment and challenges Libyan leader to behave while at UNUNITED NATIONS — U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice challenged Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday to behave himself during his upcoming first-ever U.N. visit. Lockerbie bomber’s release challenges UK PM Brown’s leadership; Britain’s role questionedEDINBURGH, Scotland — Prime Minister Gordon Brown faced mounting criticism Wednesday as the widening controversy over the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber posed yet another challenge to the prime minister’s leadership. Senator calls for investigation into whether oil played a role in release of Lockerbie bomberWASHINGTON — Congress should investigate whether a lucrative oil contract might have played a role in the release of the only man convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, a New Jersey senator said Wednesday. Libya appoints British judge to panel intended to resolve conflict with SwitzerlandTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya appointed a British judge to an arbitration panel set up with Switzerland to examine the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Geneva last year, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Scottish lawmakers vote not to support government decision to release Lockerbie bomberEDINBURGH, Scotland — Scottish lawmakers held a symbolic vote Wednesday to disapprove of the Lockerbie bomber’s release, as the British government emphatically denied that Abdel Baset al-Megrahi’s freedom was motivated by economic or diplomatic reasons. Family says convicted Lockerbie bomber taken to intensive care after condition worsensTRIPOLI, Libya — Family members say the only man convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been taken to intensive care after his condition worsened. British PM: No asssurances or deals made with Libya over Lockerbie bomberEDINBURGH, Scotland — Britain’s prime minister sought Wednesday to beat back criticism surrounding the release of the Lockerbie bomber, insisting that he gave no assurances to Libya’s leaders that the bomber would be freed in exchange for oil contracts. Another coup anniversary, another ‘rocket’ car; Moammar Gadhafi celebrates with new wheelsROME — How do you celebrate a coup that gave you 40 years in power? For Moammar Gadhafi, the answer is simple: Order a rocket car. UK’s Brown: No deals struck with Libya on the release of Lockerbie bomber from Scottish prisonBIRMINGHAM, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insists he didn’t strike any deal with Libya over the return of Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi. UK’s foreign secretary says Britain did not want Lockebie bomber to die in prisonEDINBURGH, Scotland — Britain did not want the Lockerbie bomber to die in a Scottish prison, Britain’s foreign secretary acknowledged Wednesday, as Scotland’s parliament debated the decision to free the terminally ill Libyan and let him die at home. Mock hangings and acrobats dominate Gaddafi’s 40 years in powerTRIPOLI - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi celebrated 40 years in power with a huge open-air event including 400 dancers, acrobats and gruesome mock hangings. Libya celebrates coup that brought Gadhafi to power, as Lockerbie controversy continuesTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya staged a lavish spectacle Tuesday, parading white-robed horsemen and gold-turbaned dancers as jets streaked overhead to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought Moammar Gadhafi to power in the oil-rich nation. Jubilant Libya celebrates 4 decades since Gadhafi came to power amid Lockerbie controversyTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya celebrated the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought Col. Moammar Gadhafi to power with a parade, lavish dance spectacles and fighter jets streaking overhead on Tuesday. Key dates in the communication leading up to the Lockerbie bomber’s releaseSome key dates in the communication leading up to the Lockerbie bomber’s release: Letters show UK urged Scots to consider Libyan relations in Lockerbie bomber releaseLONDON — In the years leading up to Scotland’s release of the Lockerbie bomber, Britain repeatedly stressed the importance of growing UK-Libyan ties and said it did not want Abdel Baset al-Megrahi to die in prison, according to confidential documents released by the British and Scottish governments on Tuesday. British, Scottish governments to release Lockerbie correspondence, insist no deal with LibyaLONDON — A newly disclosed letter shows Britain’s Foreign Office advised Scottish officials there were no legal obstacles to returning the Pan Am Flight 103 bomber to his native Libya. Highlights of Moammar Gadhafi’s 40-year rule of LibyaSome highlights in the career of Col. Moammar Gadhafi: Letters show UK did urge Scots to consider Libyan relations in Lockerbie bomber releaseLONDON — Britain released documents on Tuesday detailing confidential exchanges over the Lockerbie bomber’s release — letters it hoped will end speculation that Abdel Baset al-Megrahi’s freedom was used to sweeten economic and political deals between Libya and the U.K. Letters show Scotland faced no legal obstacles to sending Lockerbie bomber homeLONDON — Newly disclosed letters indicate that Britain’s Middle East minister and other officials advised Scotland’s government that there were no legal obstacles to returning the Pan Am Flight 103 bomber to his native Libya. Jubilant Libya celebrates 40 years under Gadhafi as new Lockerbie controversy swirlsTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya celebrated the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought Col. Moammar Gadhafi to power with a parade, lavish dance spectacles and fighter jets streaking overhead on Tuesday. |
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