hamvestor - I agree nothing in the article qualified as a meaningful "denial," and I posted it more for context than as proof of anything. I hope he seeks asylum, but I have my doubts. FWIW, here is another article regarding Libya's "denial." <A HREF="http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?gid=&id=97842" target="_new">http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?gid=&id=97842</A>