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Accused pair 'wanted to blow up JFK Airport'

Two Muslim extremists wanted to kills thousands of innocent people in a massive explosion New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, a court heard today.

Accused pair 'wanted to blow up JFK Airport'

Mon, 26 Jul, 2010 - 18:00

Two Muslim extremists wanted to kills thousands of innocent people in a massive explosion New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, a court heard today.

The pair wanted to avenge US oppression of Muslims by blowing up jet fuel tanks, Assistant US Attorney Zainab Ahmad said.

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