A man accused of plotting to bomb the New York subway told a court today he had been ordered to carry out the attacks by al-Qaida leaders.

Two men linked to an alleged al-Qaida associate accused of a plot to attack New York City with home-made bombs were arrested after one of the men caused a road accident while under surveillance.

TWO men were arrested yesterday over an al-Qaida bomb plot targeting New York.

Two men were arrested today over an al-Qaida bomb plot targeting New York.