Walker indicted by grand jury

A grand jury in the United States has indicted an American captured in Afghanistan on 10 charges, including conspiring to kill US citizens and conspiring to support terrorism.

The indictment also charges John Walker Lindh with supplying services to the Taliban.

Lindh could face life in prison if convicted. He is due back in court today for a bail hearing.

Announcing the charges, US Attorney General John Ashcroft said: "John Walker Lindh chose to train with al-Qaida, chose to fight with the Taliban, chose to be led by Osama bin Laden.

"The reasons for these choices may never be fully known to us, but the fact of these choices is clear. Americans who love their country do not dedicate themselves to killing Americans."