Blowback From The Release Of The Lockerbie Bomber Continues

Convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi shakes the hand of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli in this August 21 video grab from Libya TV. (Libya TV via Reuters TV/ Reuters)

Lockerbie Bomber Release: Pressure Mounting On Gordon Brown -- The Telegraph

Gordon Brown was under increasing pressure to break his "astonishing" silence over the release of the Lockerbie bomber, after it was disclosed he had discussed the issue with Colonel Gaddafi six weeks ago.

The Prime Minister, who was in Scotland when Abdulbaset al-Megrahi was released last week, was also urged to clarify whether he used the opportunity to talk with members of the Scottish administration over the matter.

Opposition spokesmen accused Mr Brown of a "complete failure of leadership" as he maintained his refusal to speak about the early release from prison of the only man convicted of Britain's worst terrorist atrocity.

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Scottish leader defends Lockerbie bomber release -- Yahoo News/AP
Lockerbie release could topple SNP government -- Times Online
Lockerbie minister facing critics -- BBC
Analysis: Gordon Brown is strangely reluctant to rush back to handle this crisis -- The Telegraph
Gordon Brown in new storm over freed Lockerbie bomber -- The Guardian
Brown urged to reveal role on Megrahi -- The Independent
Adm. Mullen joins Lockerbie outrage -- Christian Science Monitor
US piles pressure on Britain over release of Lockerbie bomber -- The Guardian
US lawmakers urge probe of Lockerbie bomber's release -- AFP
Was Oil Part of a Deal for the Lockerbie Bomber? -- Time Magazine
World waits to see if Colonel Gaddafi invites Lockerbie bomber to Libya's biggest party -- Times Online
US urged to boycott Scottish products after Lockerbie bomber's release -- The Telegraph
Website urges Americans to boycott Scotland over Lockerbie bomber release -- Times Online
Lockerbie bomber's release puts Scottish exports at risk -- The Telegraph
Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi to 'show his innocence' in autobiography -- Times Online
Lockerbie release: 10 unanswered questions -- The Telegraph
The Government's failure to account for the release of the Lockerbie bomber -- The Telegraph opinion
Leading article: Don't blame us -Mr Brown lies low while others trade blows -- The Independent opinion
Fiasco in Edinburgh -- Times Online opinion