Thursday, April 10, 2008

Beijing : Terror Plot Foiled

Officials in the People's Republic of China are claiming to have foiled a major terrorist plot aimed at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

45 people have been arrested in the Northwest region of the country, an area that is predominantly Muslim.

Officials claim the group was planning to kidnap athletes, journalists, and tourists. Some reports also claim that the group was planning suicide bombing attacks at the games.

More from the Telegraph.

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