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Sudan's Bashir Appears in Public for First Time Since Ouster

Associated Press

   KHARTOUM - Sudan's former President Omar al-Bashir appeared in public
   on Sunday for the first time since his ouster, as he was led away to a
   prosecutor's office in a corruption probe.

   The deposed strongman has been held under arrest in the capital,
   Khartoum, since the military removed him from power in April amid mass
   protests against his 30-year rule.

   A judicial official with the prosecutor's office said Bashir was being
   questioned over corruption accusations that include money laundering
   and the possession of large amounts of foreign currency without legal
   grounds.

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