The US administration is considering moving the trial of the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks out of New York City. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is due to be tried with four other suspects. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he had asked the attorney general not to hold the trial in Manhattan, near the site of the attacks.<br/><br/>The mayor had strongly backed the trial but changed his mind this week citing cost and disruption. The suspects are currently being held in Guantanamo Bay, but will be moved as part of President Barack Obama's efforts to close the prison.<br/><br/>Last month officials said the trial would be held at a federal court in lower Manhattan, after announcing the move in November. Mr Bloomberg initially said it would be fitting that the suspects should face trial near the site of the World Trade Center. But yesterday he called Attorney General Eric Holder to ask for the trial to be moved.<br/><br/>He said there were places that would be less expensive for the taxpayers and less disruptive for New York City. Several lawmakers from around the country have made similar requests.