Libyan newspapers bearing front-page stories on freed Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi's return to Libya are displayed at a stall in Tripoli. Libya feted Megrahi on Saturday, ignoring Western fury at his hero's welcome, and poured oil on the fire by accusing Britain of seeking commercial advantage. (AFP/Mahmud Turkia)Scottish Ministers Defend Lockerbie Bomber Release -- Yahoo News/AFP
LONDON (AFP) – The Scottish government has defended its decision to free the Lockerbie bomber in the face of a blistering attack from the head of the FBI and criticism on Sunday from political opponents at home.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqis begin restoring concrete walls in Baghdad.
In Iraq's capital, fear of violence makes for a quiet beginning to Ramadan.
Report: No sign of West Bank settlement slowdown.
Iranian Cabinet nominee wanted in Argentine attack. Row over Iran's women ministers.
Freed Egypt sailors cheered home.
ASIA
State funeral for Kim Dae-Jung. SKorea says solemn farewell to "great leader" Kim.
North Korea's Kim Jong Il sends message to South Korea's Lee.
Afghan challenger says election "widely rigged". Flaws undermine claims of Afghan vote 'success'.
Doubts cast on Pakistan Taliban leadership
Obama to visit China mid-November.
Severity of Islamic Law fuels debate in Malaysia.
The strongest army in Southeast Asia.
AFRICA
Nigeria rebel group to resume attacks, ends talks. But some Nigerian militants surrender weapons in amnesty drive.
Somali leader calls for Ramadan truce.
Mugabe's party walks out of cabinet review meeting. Cabinet retreat collapses as ministers storm out.
Mali protest against women's law.
Supermodel fears over Gabon vote.
EUROPE
Ingushetia's President returns to south Russian republic.
Goal of unified Europe falters amid downturn.
Old troubles threaten again in Bosnia.
Battle on to contain Greece wildfires. Titanic effort as wildfire reaches Athens suburbs.
Germans prefer Merkel to rival by record margin.
More dead confirmed in Russia power plant accident.
AMERICAS
Honduran Court Says ousted President to face trial.
In Mexico, no jail time for small amounts of drugs.
Venezuelans march over schools law, police use gas.
Police scour Canada for millionaire murder suspect.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI director outraged by Lockerbie bomber release. Alex Salmond hits back after FBI chief attacks Lockerbie bomber release.
US 'names secret terror suspects'.
US military to give Red Cross names of terror suspects.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World emerging from deep slump but can it last?
A privileged world begins to give up its secrets.
New U.S. jobless claims rise as labor woes continue.
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