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07/15/2005:
"Unreal City"
Suspect in London attack arrested in CairoCAIRO, Egypt - A well-liked Egyptian with an American college degree and no apparent interest in politics has been arrested as part of the investigation into the London bomb blasts. In Pakistan Friday, security forces investigating connections with the suicide bombings detained four suspects, a police office said.
...Meanwhile, the BBC, citing sources close to the investigation, said the explosive used was the highly unstable TATP (triacetone triperoxide), made from freely available ingredients.
...It said the explosives, found in raids in the city of Leeds, are thought to be similar to materials used by British “shoe bomber” Richard Reid who tried to blow up a transatlantic flight in 2001 with explosives concealed in his shoes. what happened to the 'military grade' explosives?
Chemistry student held in Cairo
..."Elnashar denied having any relation with the latest events in London. He pointed out [to questioners] that all his belongings remained in his apartment in Britain," a statement said."It is difficult to believe such things,"
...Dr Nazer said. "When I asked his colleagues, they didn't mention anything bad thing about him, saying only that he was clever and calm. His colleagues said he had no behaviour of violence or no ideological issues."
Family mourns bomb victim Shahara
The first of the funerals for the victims of the London bomb attacks was today held for Shahara Islam.
In a statement, Ms Islam's parents said the 20-year-old had been in "the wrong place at the wrong time" when she was killed on her way to work at an Islington bank branch last Thursday morning.
"Today our dear daughter, cause of our joy and light of our eyes, our Shahara is returning to her Lord - an innocent and blood-stained martyr. She was an East Ender, a Londoner and British, but, above all, a true Muslim and proud to be so," the statement said. (Just in case anybody thinks they just chose random Muslims among the dead to blame) It turns out miraculaously that the 2nd funeral is for a woman named Susan Levy! I'm surprised her last name was not reported as 'Israel' lest the symbolism escape anyone..
Police say fourth bomber born in Jamaica
...Counter-terrorist officials said last night that the investigation was starting to enter the covert "intelligence phase" which, by definition, would be much less visible than the events of recent days. The overt "operational phase" was running down, they said, adding that it was unlikely there would be any arrests in the near future.
...A senior anti-terrorist official also denied claims that the explosives originated from the Balkans, and said it was far from clear that they were of military grade - claims made by French anti-terrorist officials earlier this week. Well a couple days ago some 'official' said it was very clear they were military grade explosives. A little Malvo (DC 'sniper') action thrown in for good measure.
Loving father, bad neighbour, Piccadilly line bomber Everyone knows bad neighbors make good 'terrorists', like MOVE in Philly 1986.
'Father figure' inspired young bombers
...""The Lodge Lane centre was used for youth work," said Reverend Neil Bishop. "I have never had any concerns about the work Hamara do. That centre has been doing youth work for seven or eight years. The people I knew there are all perfectly regular people."
Far right and football gangs plot 'revenge'
ah yes and we must not forget the picture of 'the bomber' with the 'bomb', we are assured, tucked into his rucksack:
Police appeal for clues on London bus bomber
