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Dutch Far-Right Leader Suspends Campaign After Terrorist Plot

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Dutch far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders

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Dutch far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders temporarily suspended his election campaign after local authorities informed him he was a potential target of a terrorist plot that was disrupted by Belgian authorities.

Police in Antwerp were holding two people after a search of four houses Thursday turned up an improvised device. Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever was also among the politicians allegedly being targeted by the group.

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