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U.K. cops: 5 arrested over plot targeting pope
Suspects detained 'on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism'


LONDON — Five men have been arrested in London and were being questioned over an alleged threat to Pope Benedict XVI on the second day of his tour of Britain, police said Friday.

The men, between the ages of 26 and 50, were arrested under the Terrorism Act at a business in central London. They were being questioned at a London police station and had not been charged.

Police said an initial search of the business had not uncovered any hazardous items.

Police had received information about a potential threat against the pope overnight, prompting the armed operation to arrest the five men early Friday morning.

Police declined to say whether the men were British or give details of their ethnicity. However, the BBC reported the men were not British nationals. Sources told Sky News that the suspects were Algerians. ........................>>>>...........................>>>>.................................................http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39228994/ns/world_news-europe/#