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Spain charges Russian nationals over 'al-Qaeda plot'
Source: BBC
5 August 2012 Last updated at 15:34 GMT
Spain charges Russian nationals over 'al-Qaeda plot'
A Spanish judge has charged two Russian men with being members of an armed terrorist organisation and possession of explosives.
The two men were detained last week along with a Turkish national, who was charged on Friday with possession of explosives.
Spain's interior minister has described the two Russians - both of Chechen origin - as suspected al-Qaeda members.
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The three are thought to have been planning an attack in Spain or elsewhere in Europe, according to Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz.
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Spain charges Russian nationals over 'al-Qaeda plot'
A Spanish judge has charged two Russian men with being members of an armed terrorist organisation and possession of explosives.
The two men were detained last week along with a Turkish national, who was charged on Friday with possession of explosives.
Spain's interior minister has described the two Russians - both of Chechen origin - as suspected al-Qaeda members.
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The three are thought to have been planning an attack in Spain or elsewhere in Europe, according to Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19138751