ABC News reported that the source of the threat information was a suspected German terrorist captured on his way to Europe and now being held in Afghanistan, possibly Bagram air base. Radio Free EuropeEuropeans Play Down Reports Of New Qaeda Threats -- New York Times
PARIS — Al Qaeda and related groups are plotting new attacks on Western European capitals, European officials said on Wednesday, but they had no actionable intelligence suggesting either the timing or specific locations.
French and German officials on Wednesday played down reports of a significant new threat from the main Qaeda group hiding in Pakistan, saying that any plot appeared to be in the planning stages. One Western official familiar with the intelligence said that this plot involved small teams of gunmen equipped with small arms who hoped to mount commando-style raids in Western European capitals, which are considered softer targets than the United States.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israeli FM Lieberman's UN speech 'not cleared with PM'.
Britain suffered defeat in Iraq, says US general.
US pressing Israel to halt West Bank construction. Mahmoud Abbas gives Israel a week to halt settlement expansion. Does he mean it this time?
Iranian journalist sentenced to three years in jail.
Iraqi Shiite militia hints of Iran's hand in south.
ASIA
North Korea says nuclear arms must be strengthened.
Two powerful earthquakes hit eastern Indonesia. Indonesia cancels tsunami alert after major quake.
Generals in Pakistan push for shake-up of government.
U.S. intensifies drone strikes in Pakistan.
North Korea's Kim Jong-il gives key posts to youngest son. North Korea succession plans prompt fears of turmoil.
Mineral shipments from China to Japan mostly on hold. Japan mulls island troops, China exports resume.
Divided parliament opens in Australia.
AFRICA
Guinea massacre victims' families unable to gather.
Nigerian president signals support for vote postponement.
13 African refugees drown in US Navy rescue attempt.
Nigerian police vow to rescue kidnapped school children unharmed.
Nigerian flood victims face food, shelter shortages.
EUROPE
Roma ultimatum given to France by EU: allow free movement or face court.
Former Icelandic PM to face trial for market crash.
Ousted Moscow mayor slams 'Stalin-era' repression.
Terrorist plot uncovered in Europe. France unusually rattled as reports of Europe terror plots emerge. Al Qaeda plotters at large in UK after 'Mumbai-style' massacre across Europe is foiled.
Europeans protest austerity measures.
France ends stimulus, freezes spending to trim 2011 deficit.
Russian press unveils letter to Medvedev from dismissed Moscow mayor.
AMERICAS
Hitmen kill Mexican mayors as drugs war intensifies.
Massive landslide burries homes in Mexico's Oaxaca state.
Chavez throws down gauntlet to Venezuela opposition.
Chile mine rescue makes rapid advance.
Fidel Castro delivers 50th anniversary address.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Top Al Qaeda figures reported killed.
Inside the FBI's terrorism fight: Making friends.
NATO confirms senior al-Qaida commander killed.
New cybersecurity bill gives Obama ‘power to shut down companies’.
Spain arrests American al-Qaida suspect.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dollar tumbles, gold hits record high.
US billionaires host banquet for China's wealthiest.
U.S. aims to unveil plan to end AIG support: report.
China pledges yuan flexibility ahead of US House vote.
Bond sell-offs fuel fears that Ireland, Portugal will go the way of Greece.
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