Detroit: A Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a US airliner on Christmas Day 2009 with a bomb in his underwear pleaded guilty on Wednesday and said he wanted to avenge the killing of innocent Muslims by the United States. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 24, entered the guilty pleas a day after testimony began in his trial. Abdulmutallab, who is linked to al Qaeda, stood at a podium and spoke...
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The MP has kicked up a storm with his statements. ...
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A 23-year-old Nigerian boy allegedly employed as a detonating device. ...
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Authorities analysing a syringe allegedly used as a detonating device. ...
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A 23-year-old Nigerian is charged with attempting to blow up the US plane. ...
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He was charged with attempting to set off an explosive device onboard the plane. ...
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The 23-year-old received a college degree at the University College of London. ...
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