Lebanese suspect in Thailand denies terror link

A Lebanese man accused of links to Hezbollah militants has told reporters outside a Thai court that he is not a terrorist. Atris Hussein was expected to enter a plea at Bangkok's Criminal Court on Wednesday to charges of illegally possessing explosive materials. He faces up to five years in prison. Hussein was arrested Jan. 12 at Bangkok's international airport. He led police to a warehouse packed with more than 4 tons of urea fertilizer and other materials that can be used to make bombs. The arrest came as the U.S. and Israel warned of a terrorist threat in Bangkok against Americans and Israelis. Thai media reported at the time that the Israeli Embassy was among the targets. Hussein also holds a Swedish passport.