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Us must wait for alleged arms baron

Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout will not be extradited from Thailand to the United States until at least October 4, his lawyer has said.

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Source: http://rt.com/Top_News/2010-09-01/bout-extradition-us-october.html