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World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Man Charged Under Terrorism ActA 38-year-old man appeared in a London court, charged with preparing a terrorist attack. Hassan Muhammed Sabri al-Tabbakh, of Birmingham, is accused of compiling a document with instructions on how to make a bomb and stockpiling chemicals for the device. He was arrested last week near his home and charged on Saturday under Britain’s Terrorism Act. Mr. Tabbakh spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during a hearing at the City of Westminster Magistrates Court in London. He was ordered detained until his next court appearance on Jan. 4. No one else is being sought in connection with the alleged crime, which police described as a real threat of terrorism. Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationWorld Briefing | Europe: Pope Benedict Evokes Saintliness of John Paul on Annive...Plane Crashes in Congo, Killing 25... Cash-Stuffed Suitcase Splits Venezuela and Argentina... Japanese Prime Minister Hospitalized... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Man Charged Under Terrorism Act |
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