'Worse than Guantanamo’ - ‘Merchant of Death’ speaks out
Published: 06 March, 2009, 09:36
The extradition hearing against Russian businessman Victor Bout, who is accused of arms smuggling has started in Thailand.
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Published: 06 March, 2009, 09:36
The extradition hearing against Russian businessman Victor Bout, who is accused of arms smuggling has started in Thailand.