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. Canadian diplomat says betrayal by Niger government or UN led to kidnappingTORONTO — A former United Nations special envoy to Niger who was kidnapped and later freed says he believes someone in the government of Niger or possibly with the United Nations betrayed him to al-Qaida. Woman convicted of indecency in Sudan for wearing trousers released against her willCAIRO — A woman journalist convicted of public indecency for wearing trousers outdoors was freed Tuesday, despite her own desire to serve a month in prison as protest against Sudan’s draconian morality laws. Woman convicted of indecency in Sudan for wearing trousers, fined $200, but spared floggingKHARTOUM, Sudan — A woman journalist was convicted Monday of public indecency for wearing trousers, but was spared a sentence of flogging. A defiant Lubna Hussein said she would not pay a $200 fine and would take a month in prison instead to protest Sudan’s draconian morality laws. 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. Sudan judge fines woman $200 for wearing trousers, no flogging penaltyKHARTOUM, Sudan — A Sudanese judge convicted a woman journalist for violating the public indecency law by wearing trousers outdoors and fined her $200, but did not impose a feared flogging penalty. Watchdog group: discrepancies in Sudan oil figures, southern Sudan could be owed millionsNAIROBI, Kenya — Sudan’s central government could owe its semiautonomous south hundreds of millions of dollars in oil revenue, threatening a 2005 peace deal that ended Sudan’s two-decade civil war, a watchdog group said Monday. Police detains scores of women supporting female journalist on trial for wearing trousersKHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudanese police rounded up about 40 women protesters Monday outside a courthouse where they were showing support for a female journalist on trial for wearing trousers in public. 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. Hamas leader warns against Israeli proposal of partial settlement freeze for warmer Arab tiesCAIRO — The leader of Hamas on Sunday warned against Israel’s proposal to temporarily halt settlement construction in exchange for normalization with Arab countries, describing it as “dangerous.” Report: More tribal violence in southern Sudan leaves 24 dead, dozens woundedKHARTOUM, Sudan — An attack on a southern Sudan village has left 24 people dead, including a tribal chief, his three wives and several children, while dozens were wounded, a newspaper reported Saturday. 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. UN peacekeeping chief in Darfur says war over after violence drops sharply, activists disagreeCAIRO — The outgoing U.N. peacekeeping chief in Sudan’s Darfur region said the world should no longer consider the long-running conflict a war after a sharp decline in violence and deaths over the past year. American resident of Egypt expelled from country, possibly due to political activitiesCAIRO — An American working in Egypt was held over night at Cairo International Airport and then deported from the country without being given any reason, he told the Associated Press Thursday. 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. 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. |
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