Yemen Trial Begins in Oil-Tanker Attack

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Yemen Trial Begins in Oil-Tanker Attack

Fourteen militants allegedly involved in an attack on a French oil tanker, including a man sought by the United States, refused to enter pleas Saturday as their trial began under tight security.
The 14, some of whom are believed to be linked to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terror network, said they had not had a chance to hire lawyers and would only offer pleas in the presence of a defense team.

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