Wednesday, February 16, 2011

U.S. - Pakistani Relations At A Low Point Over Fate Of U.S. Diplomat



As Kerry Visits Pakistan, U.S. Opens Probe Into Shooting Incident -- CNN

Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- The detention of a U.S. Embassy employee after two shooting deaths in the Pakistani city of Lahore last month has prompted urgent action both at home and abroad: a Justice Department criminal probe of the killings and a fence-mending diplomatic mission to the volatile Asian nation by a top American senator.

Justice officials were cautious and non-committal about whether the probe could eventually lead to any charges against Raymond Davis. Spokeswoman Alisa Finelli said, "It's our practice to conduct criminal investigations of such incidents, and we intend to follow that practice here, considering all the facts and relevant laws."

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More News On The Fate Of U.S. Diplomat Held In Pakistan

US vows that Raymond Davis will face inquiry -- BBC
U.S. plans own criminal investigation of U.S. Embassy guard held in killings in Pakistan -- Washington Post
Justice to probe case of Pakistan shooting -- Washington Times
US Senator Predicts Row Over Detained American in Pakistan Will Soon be Resolved -- Voice of America
US secures immunity for official -- Financial Times
Fatal shootings threaten to shatter fragile U.S.-Pakistan relationship -- Globe And Mail
Stakes rise, aid cuts mulled in case of American accused of killing Pakistanis -- Washington Post
US insists shooting has not harmed Pakistan ties -- AFP
In streets of Lahore, anger at U.S. shooter runs deep -- Reuters
President Barack Obama: Pakistan Should Honor Immunity for 'Our Diplomat' -- ABC News
Obama Urges Pakistan to Let Shooter Go, as Kerry Visits -- Wall Street Journal

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