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Australian teenager in court over terrorist bomb plot
Source: BBC
An Australian teenager who was allegedly planning a bomb attack has appeared in children's court charged with terrorism offences.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in a raid on his home in Melbourne's northern suburbs on Friday.
Police said his arrest halted a plot to detonate three homemade bombs in the city. He was remanded in custody.
The teenager did not apply for bail and will face court again on 26 May.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-32686275
