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Iraqi man charged over 20 terror attacks across US and Europe
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Iraqi man charged over 20 terror attacks across US and Europe

US federal prosecutors have charged Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi with six terrorism-related counts, alleging his involvement in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks spanning the US and Europe. The case has particularly alarmed the UK, where targets included Jewish community centres, synagogues, and charities.

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