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# Lockerbie

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2022
Man accused of Lockerbie bombing charged in US court
The man allegedly worked as an intelligence operative for the regime of Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi between 1973 and 2011.
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Dec 12th 2022, 11:29 PM
Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody
The alleged ‘third conspirator’ in the downing of Pan Am flight 103 is now in the custody of the US.
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Dec 11th 2022, 2:15 PM
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US charges Libyan over 1988 Lockerbie bombing
The charges were announced on the 32nd anniversary of the bombing.
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Dec 21st 2020, 4:34 PM
Questions remain over Lockerbie bombing as memorials are held to mark 30th anniversary
270 people were killed in the attack 30 years ago today.
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Dec 21st 2018, 12:55 PM
Two Libyans identified as new suspects in Lockerbie bombing
Scottish prosecutors are seeking to interview the suspects in Tripoli.
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Oct 15th 2015, 5:03 PM
Libya delays Lockerbie verdict on Gaddafi ministers
The verdict in the case of two officials from the ousted dictator’s regime, who have been accused of “financial crimes” connected to compensation for the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing, has been postponed today.
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May 6th 2013, 4:06 PM
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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May 20th 2012, 7:39 PM
Lockerbie bomber dies in Libya: report
The only person convicted of the PanAm bombing which killed 270 people has reportedly died today.
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May 20th 2012, 1:49 PM
Lockerbie bomber transferred to hospital in Libya
The family of the convicted bomber say he had been rushed to hospital with rapidly deteriorating health.
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Apr 14th 2012, 4:21 PM
British investigators to travel to Libya over Lockerbie and police killing
Fletcher was fatally wounded by a bullet outside the Libyan embassy in London in 1984, and 270 people were killed in 1988′s Lockerbie bombing.
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Dec 8th 2011, 2:24 PM
In pictures and videos: the life of 'mad dog' Muammar Gaddafi
With the announcement of the former Libyan leader’s death in his home town of Sirte today we look back at the events which shaped him and his country…
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Oct 20th 2011, 3:58 PM
Gaddafi's family flees to Algeria
The Algerian government says that Gaddafi’s wife, daughter, sons and grandchildren crossed over the border today.
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Aug 29th 2011, 8:28 PM
Watch: Lockerbie bomber found 'in a coma' in Tripoli
CNN tracked down Abdel Baset Ali al-Megrah to his home in Tripoli where he appeared to be close to death.
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Aug 29th 2011, 7:26 AM
Britain recognises Libyan rebels as country’s legitimate government
But the country’s old regime remains defiant – as the Lockerbie bomber is spotted at a pro-Gaddafi rally in Tripoli.
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Jul 27th 2011, 2:38 PM
Libya’s foreign minister arrives in UK as rebels retreat
The arrival of Moussa Koussa could prove controversial for the UK which insists they will not offer him immunity. Meanwhile rebels have been pushed back by government forces in the east.
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Mar 31st 2011, 11:35 AM
Good Morning
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Mar 31st 2011, 8:05 AM
UK govt did 'all it could' to release Lockerbie bomber: report
Britain’s previous Labour government did “all it could” to help facilitate the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, according to a new report.
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Feb 7th 2011, 6:05 PM
Lockerbie bomber close to death, say relatives
Health of convicted bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi has seriously deteriorated and he is reported to have fallen into a coma.
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Dec 9th 2010, 12:45 PM
Father of Lockerbie victim meets Megrahi in Libya
Jim Swire, who lost his daughter in the Lockerbie bombing, has travelled to Libya to speak with the man convicted of the atrocity.
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Sep 20th 2010, 3:33 PM
US investigation into al-Megrahi release postponed
Delay due to lack of crucial witnesses.
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Jul 28th 2010, 6:29 PM
The 5 most stupid things BP has done since the spill
When can an oil company catch a break?
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Jul 23rd 2010, 9:20 PM
Scotland denies BP involvement in Lockerbie release
Alex Salmond insists that the Scottish decision to release al-Megrahi was based on compassionate grounds.
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Jul 22nd 2010, 2:37 PM
Cameron meets senators over Lockerbie suspicions
US senators suspect BP and Libya conducted an oil deal in return for the release of the Lockerbie bomber.
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Jul 21st 2010, 11:12 AM
Cameron says Lockerbie release was down to Scotland
PM shifts blame to Scottish authorities while on Washington visit.
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Jul 21st 2010, 8:40 AM
Public inquiry urged into Lockerbie bomber release
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Jul 19th 2010, 3:40 PM