Radical al-Qaida preacher goes on trial in Jordan

A radical al-Qaida-linked preacher deported from Britain pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges at the start of his trial in one of two terror cases on Tuesday before a Jordanian military court.

Abu Qatada, 53, is charged with plotting terror attacks against Israelis, Americans and other Westerners in Jordan in two foiled attempts in 1999 and 2000. In both cases, Abu Qatada, who was abroad at the time, was convicted in absentia and sentenced to life in prison. (AP)