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Saudi Arabia 'detains dozens of al-Qaeda militants'
Reports from Saudi Arabia say about 100 suspected militants linked
to al-Qaeda have been arrested. The suspects were said to be planning
attacks on oil installations in the world's biggest oil exporter.
The reports said dozens of foreigners were arrested, as well as Saudi
nationals. There is no official confirmation. Details are still coming in.
It said a group of 47 Saudis and 51 foreigners had been preparing
"acts of terror" - attacks on oil installations in the world's biggest oil
exporter. Weapons, cameras, documents and computers were also
seized. There is no confirmation.
In 2003, suicide bombers suspected of having links with al-Qaeda
killed 35 people in the capital Riyadh. They included a number of
foreigners.
Modifications : I mod as the web page of the BBC changed.
Reports from Saudi Arabia say about 100 suspected militants linked
to al-Qaeda have been arrested. The suspects were said to be planning
attacks on oil installations in the world's biggest oil exporter.
The reports said dozens of foreigners were arrested, as well as Saudi
nationals. There is no official confirmation. Details are still coming in.
It said a group of 47 Saudis and 51 foreigners had been preparing
"acts of terror" - attacks on oil installations in the world's biggest oil
exporter. Weapons, cameras, documents and computers were also
seized. There is no confirmation.
In 2003, suicide bombers suspected of having links with al-Qaeda
killed 35 people in the capital Riyadh. They included a number of
foreigners.
Modifications : I mod as the web page of the BBC changed.