December 10, 2010 2:03 PM

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Indonesia arrests top Islamist terrorist

Indonesian police say they have arrested top terrorist suspect Abu Tholut, regarded as one of the most dangerous Islamist extremists in the country. Police said 49-year-old Tholut, also known as Mustofa, was arrested yesterday at his home in Central Java's Kudus district. Tholut is accused of helping set up a terror network, plotting attacks on foreigners at luxury hotels in Jakarta, and plotting to assassinate several high-profile officials, including Indonesia's president.

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