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12:03 PM - 21 Jan 13 · Details
Libya can realise the promise of peace
The people of the country paid a heavy price for their freedom and now hope to create a stable state that accepts, and contributes to, the global community at large
- By Ali Tarhouni
- Published: 20:00 January 21, 2013
- Image Credit: Niño Jose Heredia/©Gulf News
Two years ago, I was the son of a broken nation. For almost 40 years, I fought to bring freedom and basic human rights to Libya, only to see the regime of Muammar Gaddafi gain acceptance into the international community as the oppression continued. I despaired of ever seeing my country free.
Fast-forward less than a year and I found myself racing down a desert road to Tripoli with a coroner’s report on my lap. As deputy prime minister of the newly-liberated Libya, I was returning to the capital with confirmation that Gaddafi was dead and Libya’s 42-year nightmare was over. Our path from a brutal autocratic regime to a fledgling democracy has been swift, but we have a long road ahead and many people outside Libya do not acknowledge or appreciate just how difficult our challenges are. It has been just two years since the emergence of the Arab Spring and the start of Libya’s February 17, 2011, uprising. Too many in the US and Europe have rushed to judge the outcome of the revolution.
Report: San Francisco police are investigating 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree for sexual assault: http://deadsp.in/2dw3Dtq
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San Francisco Police Investigating 49ers Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree For Alleged Sexual Assault
KTVU news and the San Francisco Chronicle have reported that the San Francisco police department is investigating 49ers wideout Michael Crabtree for an alleged sexual assault that took place after the 49ers' victory over the Packers on Saturday. Crabtree was the 49ers' leading receiver this year, with 85 receptions for 1105 yards and 9 touchdowns during the regular season.
The Chronicle story, which notes that Crabtree is not in custody and is expected to play on Sunday against the Falcons:
San Francisco police have interviewed 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree about allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in the city following the team's victory last weekend, The Chronicle has learned.The alleged attack occurred at an unnamed hotel early on Jan. 13, hours after the team's victory over the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park.The incident is being investigated by the Special Victims Unit, whose detectives have interviewed Crabtree with his lawyer present. Crabtree has agreed to make himself available for possible further interviews about an assault.The 25-year-old player—who has not been detained or arrested—is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
We'll update with details as they come out.
