Detroit: A Nigerian man on a suicide mission for al Qaeda was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for attempting to blow up an international flight with a bomb in his underwear as the plane approached Detroit on Christmas 2009. The mandatory punishment for Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the well-educated son of a wealthy banker, was never in doubt after he surprised the courtroom and pleaded guilty to all charges...
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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...01:48 AM, Oct 13, 2011
Nigerian held for attempting to blow US airplane is a here, says al-Qaeda leader. ...04:16 PM, Jan 24, 2010
A detention hearing was scheduled to be held on Friday in a Detroit court. ...03:00 AM, Jan 07, 2010
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The MP has kicked up a storm with his statements. ...11:49 AM, Jan 06, 2010
A 23-year-old Nigerian boy allegedly employed as a detonating device. ...10:48 AM, Dec 30, 2009
Authorities analysing a syringe allegedly used as a detonating device. ...01:03 PM, Dec 29, 2009
A 23-year-old Nigerian is charged with attempting to blow up the US plane. ...03:05 AM, Dec 29, 2009
He was charged with attempting to set off an explosive device onboard the plane. ...11:44 AM, Dec 28, 2009
The 23-year-old received a college degree at the University College of London. ...11:59 AM, Dec 27, 2009
Security tightened for US-bound air passengers ...09:14 AM, Dec 27, 2009
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