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Saudi accused of terror plot

THE FBI has arrested a 20-year-old Saudi student in Texas suspected of planning a terrorist attack using explosive chemicals.

Saudi accused of terror plot

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

The agency says his possible targets included the Dallas home of former President George W Bush.

Khalid Aldawsari, attending college near Lubbock, Texas, was charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.

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