In the news
Posted: November 23, 2009 at 4:48 a.m.
President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela offended Ugandan officials by wondering aloud whether dictator Idi Amin, who from 1971-79 led a regime known for torturing and killing suspected opponents, was as brutal as he was reputed to be, saying, “We thought he was a cannibal.
This story is only available from the archives. Click here to contact the online desk.
Front Section, Pages 1 on 11/23/2009
(Advertisement)
« Previous Story
Names and faces
British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th annual International Emmy Awards for a wideranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire... Read »
Next Story »
Filmed bombing targets, Iraq suspects say
Three jailed suspects in Oct. 25 bombings that killed more than 150 people in Iraq said they filmed the targeted buildings before the attack and escorted the car bombs in a... Read »
Comments
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Please read our comment policy.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Registration is required to make comments. Click here to LOGIN.
You can register for FREE to post comments and receive alerts.