France Seeks Extradition Of Canadian Professor Over 1980 Bombing Of Paris Synagogue In Which 4 Died

The aftermath of the Paris synagogue attack.
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From The Jerusalem Post:

French authorities are seeking the extradition of a Canadian sociology professor suspected in the October 3, 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue that killed four people, including an Israeli woman, and wounded dozens.

Hassan Diab, 54, a dual Lebanese-Canadian citizen who teaches at the University of Ottawa, was arrested at his home in Gatineau, Quebec on November 13 by Royal Canadian Mounted Police acting on a French request for extradition. French authorities have until the end of December to prove their case for extradition.

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