By Nico Colombant

One of the world's most notorious arms dealers, Russian national Viktor Bout, arrested in Thailand Thursday, had a long history of arms dealing in West and Central Africa.  U.S. agents say he also operated in Latin America and Afghanistan.

U.S authorities say they want Russian national Viktor Bout extradited to the United States.  His arrest in Bangkok came after an eight-month sting operation by U.S. agents of an alleged attempt to supply Colombian rebels with weapons and explosives.

Arab League envoy to Sudan has arrived in Khartoum for talks with local officials over Darfur's humanitarian situation and peace process.

The focus of Salah Halima's visit will be to discuss the outcome of last October's Arab League Conference on the humanitarian situation in Darfur held in the Sudanese capital.