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Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dead
Sunday 20 May 2012
Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi has died in Tripoli, his brother said today.
Lockerbie bomber receives 11 litres of blood
Sunday 15 April 2012
The family of Lockerbie bomber Abdulbasit al-Megrahi said yesterday that he had received 11 litres of blood in an emergency transfusion.
Leading article: Justice should be open to public view
Thursday 29 March 2012
The court is the power of the state at work. As such, it must be open to scrutiny
Lockerbie police team increased
Tuesday 24 January 2012
The police force investigating the Lockerbie bombing has increased the number of officers involved in the inquiry.
Leading article: For Libya's sake, Megrahi must be allowed to die at home
Tuesday 30 August 2011
The end of the Gaddafi era in Libya was always likely to leave much unfinished business. It is now apparent that this includes the fate of many migrant workers, and perhaps mercenaries, from elsewhere in Africa. But especially for the US and Britain, it also includes the truth about the Lockerbie bombing and the culpability of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, who served eight years for the crime in a Scottish prison. As the Gaddafi regime crumbled, calls multiplied for Megrahi, who was returned to Libya on compassionate grounds two years ago, to be returned to Scotland to complete his sentence.
'Let Megrahi die in peace' says Lockerbie victim's father
Monday 29 August 2011
The father of one of the victims of the Lockerbie bombing today called for the man convicted of the atrocity to be left in peace to die.
Hague insists Libya will co-operate over Fletcher case
Monday 29 August 2011
William Hague yesterday sought to play down concerns that the new Libyan government will refuse to hand over the man suspected of shooting WPC Yvonne Fletcher and the Lockerbie bomber.
Hague looks for Lockerbie and Fletcher justice
Sunday 28 August 2011
William Hague today played down suggestions that the new Libyan government will block fresh efforts to secure justice for the Lockerbie bombing and Yvonne Fletcher murder.
Fears voiced for Megrahi safety
Sunday 14 August 2011
A father who lost his daughter in the Lockerbie bombing said today he was concerned for the safety of the man convicted of the atrocity as he announced he was stepping down from frontline campaigning.
Doubts over new Lockerbie trial
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Experts cast doubt on claims yesterday that the Libyan airline employee cleared of the Lockerbie bombing could stand trial under double jeopardy laws.
Scottish police to discuss action against Musa Kusa
Sunday 03 April 2011
Scottish police and prosecutors are to meet Foreign Office officials to discuss Libyan defector Musa Kusa.
Rebels 'killed by coalition plane'
Saturday 02 April 2011
At least 12 Libyan rebels are reported to have been killed by a coalition plane enforcing the no-fly zone.
Britain in talks with 10 more Gaddafi aides
Friday 01 April 2011
Inner circle turn their backs on besieged Libyan dictator
Bid to quiz Kusa over Lockerbie bomb
Thursday 31 March 2011
Scottish prosecutors today told the Foreign Office they want to interview Musa Kusa in connection with the Lockerbie bombing.
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