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French police foil Paris bomb attack outside US bank

SUMMARY

French police thwarted a bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday. A man was arrested just before he could activate a homemade explosive device in front of a Bank of America building. The device contained five liters of liquid, believed to be fuel, and included 650 grams of explosive powder.

Reports indicate the suspect claimed to have been recruited through social media for 600 euros. A second man fled the scene as police arrived. France's counter-terrorism prosecutor is investigating the incident, emphasizing heightened vigilance due to recent international tensions.


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