American testifies at the trial of Umar Patek
An American survivor of the 2002 Bali bombing testified on Thursday at the trial of terrorist suspect Umar Patek, saying he was approached by a group of smiling men cursing America just before the bombing 10 years ago.
An alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings that killed more than 200 people has been arrested in Pakistan,senior Indonesian and Pakistani officials said on Wednesday.A Pakistani security official said that Umar Patek has been arrested by Pakistani security agencies,but would not say when and where he was arrested.Yes it is confirmed we have arrested him,he is in Pakistan, the official said.He also said that Pateks links to any militant group in Pakistan are being investigated.Right now he is being interrogated, the official,speaking on condition of anonymity,said.The Indonesians want access to him and they are coming, he said,referring to Indonesian officials.Australian foreign minister Kevin Rudd,speaking on the sidelines of a conference in Bali,earlier on Wednesday confirmed Patek had been arrested.