Embassy terror plot foiled

Italian and Lebanese authorities have arrested 10 alleged terrorists, thwarting plans to blow up the Italian Embassy in Beirut in a car bomb attack.

Wed, 22 Sep, 2004 - 08:17

Italian and Lebanese authorities have arrested 10 alleged terrorists, thwarting plans to blow up the Italian Embassy in Beirut in a car bomb attack.

Plans for the attack were in an advanced phase, Italian news agency Ansa said yesterday. Police also seized around 100kg of explosives, the news agency said.

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