Extradition of Algerian upheld

LONDON - A judge yesterday approved an extradition request for Mr Rachid Ramda, an Algerian wanted by France over a spate of …

LONDON - A judge yesterday approved an extradition request for Mr Rachid Ramda, an Algerian wanted by France over a spate of bombings last year in which seven people were killed.

The ruling was immediately appealed by his lawyer, effectively suspending any extradition until a new ruling is issued.