Megrahi

Author : Kevin Bannon
Publisher : Grosvenor House Publishing
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839754920

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How Abdelbaset al-Megrahi became convicted for the Lockerbie Bombing by Kevin Bannon Pdf

Al-Megrahi was wrongfully convicted for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. His photograph was falsely represented to have been identified by a single witness, a Maltese clothing shop proprietor, as bearing a resemblance to a customer who visited his shop. The recollections of the same eyewitness were altered in such a way as to falsely posit al-Megrahi as the purchaser of items matching those found amidst aircraft wreckage at Lockerbie. In court, the eyewitness was presented as credible despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, while the defence failed to make clear that al-Megrahi had plainly been the subject of mistaken identity.

Author : John Ashton
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780857902320

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Megrahi: You are My Jury by John Ashton Pdf

'You know me as the Lockerbie bomber. I know that I'm innocent. Here, for the first time, is my true story: how I came to be blamed for Britain's worst mass murder, my nightmare decade in prison and the truth about my controversial release. Please read it and decide for yourself. You are now my jury'. (Abdelbaset al-Megrahi). For the first time the man known as 'the Lockerbie bomber' tells his story. This long-awaited book argues that, far from being an unrepentant terrorist, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was the innocent victim of dirty politics, a flawed investigation and judicial folly. Based on exclusive interviews with Megrahi himself, and conclusive new evidence, it destroys the prosecution case and puts the Scottish criminal justice system in the dock. Megrahi: You Are My Jury makes a compelling argument that the murderers of the 270 Lockerbie victims were acting on behalf of an entirely different government, rather than Colonel Gadafy and Libya.

Author : Richard Marquise
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9780875864501

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Scotbom by Richard Marquise Pdf

The top FBI official who managed all aspects of the investigation for the US reveals what it took to bring two Libyans to trial in this inside story of the 12-year investigation of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : WISC:89061054342

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Patterns of Global Terrorism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wesley Kendall,Joseph M. Siracusa,Kevin Noguchi
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442235830

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Language of Terror by Wesley Kendall,Joseph M. Siracusa,Kevin Noguchi Pdf

Building on the emerging field of biopolitics of security, this research monograph demonstrates that political speech can be crafted to manipulate segments of the voting population who are inherently predisposed to being receptive to certain language. The authors, who come from both political science and behavioral neuroscience, examine how the human brain reacts to expressions of political ideology regarding terrorism. They apply these reactions to specific forms of political communication, many of which are designed to elicit a desired response in creating support for a policymaker’s agenda. By comparing and contrasting a variety of case studies, they demonstrate how similar acts accompanied by starkly different political language can create cognitive dissonance in the minds of the electorate and influence policy choices. Each chapter analyzes the content of a speech, its assimilation by different political groups, and two case studies. For example, the case of Luis Posada Carriles, a Cuban exile and former CIA agent responsible for the bombing of a Cuban airliner in 1976 is examined alongside that of Mohamed El Megrahi, the Libyan intelligence officer convicted of the bombing of Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988 This unique study uses new research in neuropsychology to demonstrate how the American public’s response to various policies on terrorism is manipulated, highlighting the impact of ideological speech regarding terrorism—the “language of terror.”

Author : United States. Dept. of State
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : PURD:32754082480595

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Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1991 by United States. Dept. of State Pdf

Author : Bukola A. Oyeniyi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216097679

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The History of Libya by Bukola A. Oyeniyi Pdf

Covers Libyan history from the prehistoric period through the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic/Ottoman periods to Italian colonization, independence, and the 2011 uprising and civil war. Libya experienced its own Arab Spring in February of 2011, ultimately leading to a civil war in which different groups have since been vying for power. How did the events of Libya's past lead to this point? This addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series takes a chronological approach to examining Libyan history. Considering the history of Libya from its earliest times to the present, it features government records, memoirs, and diaries and provides a general overview of the history of Libya as well as a discussion on geography. While not discounting the contributions of traders and invaders to Libya's history, this book, unlike others, identifies and traces the histories of indigenous Libyans, showcasing their achievements while situating them within the broader context of contact with Libya had by groups of people from Europe to the Arabian Peninsula. By demonstrating that Libyans had their own unique history prior to colonization, the book works to essentially decolonize Libyan history. Rounding out the chapters are a timeline, glossary, appendix of notable people, and annotated bibliography.

Author : Paul Wilkinson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136835469

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Terrorism Versus Democracy by Paul Wilkinson Pdf

Examines global terrorist networks and discusses the long-term future of terrorism.

Author : Marc E. Vargo
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781476690841

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Airline Terrorism by Marc E. Vargo Pdf

Venturing into the ever-shifting panorama of airborne terrorism, this book immerses the reader in a vivid retelling of pivotal incidents from recent history, while delving into the terrorists' favored methods of attack. These include hijackings, in-flight bombings, and precision missile strikes, as well as the rising peril of cyberattacks aimed at airports and commercial airliners mid-flight. Readers will encounter the controversial TWA Flight 800 disaster and the baffling vanishing act of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. These events ignited enduring discussions about terrorism and governmental transparency. The book ventures into the unsettling world of the September 11th attacks, where jetliners were transformed into guided missiles. Also witnessed are the chilling tales of "Black Widows"--Chechen female suicide bombers leaving their indelible mark on Russian soil. Also explored are Libyan culpability in the bombings of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, and UTA Flight 772 over the Sahara Desert. The evolution of security measures in air travel is chronicled and an examination is given of emerging biometric technologies along with security protocols relevant to the post-Covid era.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Scottish Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215553284

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Scotland and the UK by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Scottish Affairs Committee Pdf

This report examines the arrangements in place for communication between the UK Government and Scottish Executive, particularly when the UK Government formulates international policy which will specifically affect Scottish interests and devolved matters. Generally there are effective channels of communication at both ministerial and official level between the two governments. Whitehall tends to overlook the Scottish angle of policy and legislation more often in those departments which are unfamiliar with devolved matters. We recommend that the Government ensures that each department has a devolution champion to ensure that there is a good level of awareness of devolution issues. The revival of the Joint Ministerial Committee should provide an important forum for discussion between Ministers of the UK Government and devolved administrations. However, there is little opportunity for parliamentary scrutiny of the outcomes and effectiveness of the Committee's meetings. The report welcomes the publication of the new Protocol for Avoidance and Resolution of Disputes as the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding did not provide adequate guidance on how disputes between the UK and Scotland should be resolved. This was demonstrated during the communications between the governments on the UK's negotiations with Libya on the Prisoner Transfer Agreement. Both Governments should display the necessary political will to ensure that both understand each other's point of view and demonstrate the mutual respect which should characterise all their dealings.

Author : Rodney Stich
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780932438317

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Unfriendly Skies by Rodney Stich Pdf

The author, a former government agent, and other former government agents, detail the pattern of lies by White House politicians to support the invasion of Iraq, the massive cover-ups of the lies by U.S. politicians and most of the U.S. media, and the dire consequences of these wrongful acts.

Author : Rodney Stich
Publisher : Silverpeak Enterprises
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political corruption
ISBN : 9780932438348

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Defrauding America by Rodney Stich Pdf

Defrauding America: Encyclopedia of Secret Operations of the CIA, the DEA, and Other Covert agencies, worldwide, for the past 50 years. It is written by former federal agent Rodney Stich with input from dozens of former government agents and drug smugglers, including many CIA assets. The author has written over a dozen books on government intrigue, and has appeared as guest on over 3,000 radio and TV shows since 1978. More information can be found at www.defraudingamerica.com.

Author : Rodney Stich
Publisher : Silverpeak Enterprises
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 9780932438416

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Unfriendly skies: 20th & 21st Centuries by Rodney Stich Pdf

A former key federal aviation safety inspector-investigator details and documents the culture and misconduct responsible for certain specific airline disasters during the past 50 years, including the area of primary blame for the 9/11 hijackings.

Author : Diana Ayton-Shenker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0742523551

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A Global Agenda by Diana Ayton-Shenker Pdf

This annual publication provides readers with the most accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on the work of the United Nations. Designed to serve international affairs experts, concerned citizens, and students, each volume of A Global Agenda offers a comprehensive overview of the complex and disparate activities of the entire UN system over the course of a year and describes their significance within the context of contemporary events. Sponsored by the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

Author : Eric J. Weiner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781439109168

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The Shadow Market by Eric J. Weiner Pdf

Argues that sovereign wealth funds and rogue nations are threatening the security of America's financial future, explaining how they undermine the economy and the stability of banking institutions.