The New York Times reports that the deportation of former "enemy combatant" Yaser Hamdi, who was supposed to be sent back to Saudi Arabia no later than Thursday, has been delayed because Saudi officials balked at having to "babysit" him when he has not been charged with a crime. Part of the plea agreement, which was made public last week, calls for Saudis to monitor Hamdi and not let him leave the country for five years, although Saudi officials had no part in negotiating the deal. The State Department says the disagreement should be cleared up in a few days.
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