I've been wondering the same thing
though I suppose americans can still be sued for libel
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kitty meow meow,
Sun 9 Nov 2003, 1:34,
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can't they just say what has reportedly happened?
what with freedom of the press and all?
I haven't seen a thing about it on tv news at all.
edit: and all google news points me to is UK papers
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gracielou,
Sun 9 Nov 2003, 1:36,
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