Suspected jihadist arrested in Athens

A 34-year-old Iraqi has been arrested in Greece and charged with being a member of the Islamic State (IS) group.

Following a tip-off from another country, which was not identified, Greek authorities traced the suspect in Athens.

He is expected to appear before a prosecutor on Tuesday.

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