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  Britain Seeks New Powers in Terror Fight
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Last EditedBrandonius Maximus  Jan 26, 2005 12:13pm
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News DateWednesday, January 26, 2005 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionBy ED JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer

LONDON - The British government Wednesday proposed sweeping new powers to control suspected terrorists, including electronic tagging, curfews and house arrest of people who have not been convicted of crimes.

Home Secretary Charles Clarke said the new "control orders" would apply to both foreigners and British nationals, and he promised to introduce legislation as soon as possible.

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