Reuters: Person in custody in connection with U.S. parcel bombs
MIAMI (Reuters) - Federal authorities arrested a person on Friday in connection with a dozen parcel bombs sent to Democratic politicians and high-profile critics of U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Justice Department said.
The person was taken into custody in the Miami area, a law enforcement official said. The investigation into this week’s wave of suspicious packages had focused on southern Florida and a mail sorting facility in the area.
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UN official: Khashoggi was victim of an extrajudicial execution.
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Israel defence minister picks new army chief of staff.
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AFRICA
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U.S. military kills 2 al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia.
Libya hopes rare Benghazi oil conference will mend rifts.
Juncker says North Africa migrant 'camps' not on EU agenda.
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