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Lockerbie: US will not divorce UK

The US Ambassador to the UK has stressed that good relations with Scotland will survive the row over the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

But during his first official visit to Scotland Louis Susman also highlighted America's disappointment.

Mr Susman said the relationship with the UK was like a marriage but also strong enough to thrive.

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