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Mecca Souvenirs Booby-Trapped


(Scotsman) Margaret Neighbor - Muslim militants planning attacks in Saudi Arabia's holiest city, Mecca, booby-trapped clocks resembling the Koran to kill and maim pilgrims, the Saudi-owned, London-based, daily Asharq al-Awsat reported Wednesday. Most of those who lived in the Riyadh residential compound that was bombed last week were citizens of other Arab countries. Residents said they knew their Westernized lifestyle was under scrutiny after they received a surprise visit three months ago from Saudi religious police and men and women were seen mixing at a party.
2003-11-13 00:00:00
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