Lockerbie bomber ‘has only weeks to live’TRIPOLI - THE health of the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi, has deteriorated significantly in the past few days, according to the health centre treating him in Tripoli, Libya. Lockerbie bomber’s health ‘deteriorating’TRIPOLI - Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi’s health is deteriorating, according to a Libyan hospital source. Human Rights Watch says Libyan dissidents still targeted despite some expansion of freedoms
Rights group says Libya still behind on freedoms Libya putting 2 detained Swiss businessmen on trial following spat over Ghadafi’s son
Libya to try 2 Swiss amid spat over Ghadafi’s son Swiss officials say 2 citizens held by Libya at unknown location handed over to embassy
Swiss: Pair detained in Libya delivered to embassy Libya releases 88 militants who repented their crimes, including those with Qaida tiesTRIPOLI, Libya — The Libyan government released 88 repentant Islamic militants, some of them belonging to a group with suspected links to al-Qaida, a government-funded human rights group announced Thursday. Switzerland says Libya detaining 2 Swiss in unknown location, as relations sour furtherGENEVA — Switzerland and Libya reached a new low point in their relations Friday as the Swiss government announced that two of its citizens are being held at an undisclosed location in the Arab country. Africa deserves compensation, permanent place in UN: GaddafiTRIPOLI - Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi has said he will demand a permanent place in the UN’s Security Council for Africa and compensation worth $777 trillion for years of colonialism in New York later this month. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Libya celebrates 40th anniversary of Gaddafi’s ruleTRIPOLI - Libya began Tuesday a week of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the coup d’etat that brought Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi to power in 1969. 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. Libya to honour released Lockerbie bomber on Gaddafi anniversaryTRIPOLI - Libya has decided to celebrate the Lockerbie bomber’s release openly at today’s festivities marking Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s 40 years in power, it has emerged. Swiss president under pressure to resign as row with Libya over detained businessmen escalatesGENEVA — Switzerland’s president faced growing pressure to resign Tuesday, as the government failed to secure the release of two citizens detained in Libya since the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Geneva last year. Lockerbie bomber set to cash in from ‘tell all’ bookTRIPOLI - The Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, who was released on compassionate grounds by the Scottish Government, could cash in on his notoriety by publishing his ‘tell all’ autobiography. Scottish government defends release of Lockerbie bomber but regrets hero’s welcome in TripoliEDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland’s justice minister on Monday defended his much-criticized decision to free the Lockerbie bomber, as the U.S. State Department said that though it disagreed “passionately” the move would not affect relations between America and Britain. Gadhafi praises British for Lockerbie bomber release; UK denies any suggestion of a dealLONDON — Britain rejected Saturday any suggestion it had struck a deal with Libya to free the Lockerbie bomber — questions that arose when Moammar Gadhafi publicly thanked British officials as he embraced the man convicted of killing 270 people in the 1988 airline bombing. Britain under pressure as Gadhafi praises Scotland for decision to free Lockerbie bomberLONDON — Britain’s leaders faced strong pressure Saturday to account for any role they might have had in the release of the Lockerbie bomber after Moammar Gadhafi credited senior British officials and members of the royal family for influencing the decision. |
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