Identity of plane suspect a mystery
The identity of the passenger accused of trying to ignite explosives hidden in his shoes during a transatlantic flight remained unclear today.
The Sri Lankan government said he was not one of their citizens.
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The Sri Lankan government said he was not one of their citizens.
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