Monday, 22 December 2008

'Merchant of death' - Who manufactured those guns?

Viktour Bout, accused of being world's biggest arms smuggler, faces court in fight against US extradition
Thai police take Viktor Bout for questioning

Viktor Bout after his arrest in Thailand. Photograph: AP

The man dubbed the "Merchant of Death" for his alleged arms smuggling activities took the stand today for the first time to fight extradition to the United States and deny charges that he conspired to arm Colombian rebels.

Dressed in an orange prison uniform, Viktor Bout was shackled at the ankles but looked relaxed and spoke in mostly measured tones during his testimony at Bangkok's............read more

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