Tuesday, 11. September 2007
Topic: Terror - on September 11, 2007 at 11:04:00 AM CEST
Wiretaps 'foiled terror attacks'
The US director of intelligence has said wiretaps played a significant role in stopping bomb attacks by suspected Islamists in Germany last week.
Michael McConnell told a Senate committee eavesdropping had revealed that the suspects had obtained explosive liquids.
He said Congress should not restrict the programme.
In August, a temporary bill was adopted allowing eavesdropping on foreign terror suspects without a warrant.
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