Body scanner plans divide EU countries

Europe appeared divided today regarding the need for airport full-body scanners today with some countries dismissing the need for tougher security measures.

Body scanner plans divide EU countries
Thu, 07 Jan, 2010 - 14:25

Europe appeared divided today regarding the need for airport full-body scanners today with some countries dismissing the need for tougher security measures.

Italy joined the United States, Britain and the Netherlands as nations who have announced plans to install the scanners following the Detroit airline bomber’s failed Christmas Day attack.

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