Radical Cleric Wanted By US Going On Trial In Britain
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Abu Hamza al-Masri is accused of inciting his followers to kill Jews and other non-Muslims.
The trial of Britain's highest profile Islamic radical could last several weeks.
Abu Hamza al-Masri's trial is beginning Monday in London. He's accused of inciting his followers to kill Jews and other non-Muslims.
The one-eyed, hook-handed preacher has been in jail since May 2004, when he was arrested on a US extradition warrant. The British charges must be handled first.
US authorities have charged al-Masri with trying to set up a terrorist training base in Oregon.
They've also accused him of funding terrorist training in Afghanistan and of being involved in hostage-taking in Yemen.
Abu Hamza al-Masri is accused of inciting his followers to kill Jews and other non-Muslims.
The trial of Britain's highest profile Islamic radical could last several weeks.
Abu Hamza al-Masri's trial is beginning Monday in London. He's accused of inciting his followers to kill Jews and other non-Muslims.
The one-eyed, hook-handed preacher has been in jail since May 2004, when he was arrested on a US extradition warrant. The British charges must be handled first.
US authorities have charged al-Masri with trying to set up a terrorist training base in Oregon.
They've also accused him of funding terrorist training in Afghanistan and of being involved in hostage-taking in Yemen.
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