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July 29, 2009

7 Charged with Backing Islamist Militants Overseas
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In North Carolina, seven people have been charged with plotting to
support militant Islamist groups overseas. The Justice Department says
there’s no indication the suspects planned on carrying out attacks in
the United States. The suspects are accused of backing Jihadist groups
in Israel, Jordan, Kosovo and Pakistan.