An Islamic Egyptian preacher brought to New York from England to face terrorism charges is forced to turn in his prosthetic arms every night in jail because officials believe the metal hook on one limb could be used as a weapon.

Iraqi officials say gunmen have killed 25 people during overnight raids in a Sunni village south of Baghdad.

Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza is set to be charged under the UK's Terrorism Act, it was revealed tonight.

FIREBRAND Muslim preacher Abu Hamza was in custody in Britain last night facing extradition to the United States after being accused of playing a key role in Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terror network.