NEWS: Palestinian Hijacker Abul Abbas Dies

Just being reported on CNN and Yahoo -- the mastermind of the 1985 Achile Lauro (luxury ship) hijacking died while in US custody in Iraq.

No further details at this time beyond a mention that his health was poor.

Yahoo.com

[Edited on 9-3-2004 by Banshee]

did he die cause of torture? cuz then i would be sooooooooo happy. he got served!!!! any word on the cause of death?

"In Washington, a U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Abu Abbas died recently of natural causes while in U.S. custody in Iraq. The official said his health had been deteriorating. He was believed to be in U.S. military custody."

from CNN.com

It was natural causes

It seems I have to put more than a one word reply, even when one word replies suffice very well.
anyways, heres the word.

Good.