Radical Cleric arrested in Lebanon

A radical Muslim cleric was arrested today at his home in northern Lebanon two days after a military court sentenced him in absentia to life in prison in a terrorism trial, authorities said.

A radical Muslim cleric was arrested today at his home in northern Lebanon two days after a military court sentenced him in absentia to life in prison in a terrorism trial, authorities said.

Omar Bakri Mohammed was taken into custody without a struggle in the city of Tripoli, police and security officials said.

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