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Libya denies âselling outâ Khan
Libya has denied it shopped Pakistan and its chief nuclear weapons scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan to the US and UK, in a desire to worm its way into Western affections after nearly half-a-century out in the cold. In fact, Colonel Gaddafiâs emissary said Tuesday in London that West "already knew about him (Khan) they never asked and we never gave any information". Yup, we had the evidence they were buying from him. Thatâs the reason Gaddafi folded. He just confirmed it after the fact. Tuesdayâs comments came from Libyan foreign minister Abdul Rahman Shalgam, whose UK visit was described by British foreign secretary Jack Straw as "historic". And offering a uniquely Arabic simile, Shalgam insisted that all its "know-how", which is thought to be acquired from Pakistan, and all its "scientists" did not lead Tripoli to develop a nuclear weapon. He said, "the presence of flour, water and fire does not mean that youâve actually got bread". It means intent to become a baker. Posted by: Steve 2004-02-11 |
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