Foiled plot in Germany proof of attack threat: US

WASHINGTON (AFP) — The United States warned Wednesday that the foiled attack in Germany was proof of the danger terrorists pose, and pledged to continue to fight the threat.

"It's another reminder that terrorists are still out there and willing to do harm to innocent people," said Tony Fratto, a White House spokesman, after Germany said it foiled a potentially massive terrorist attack with the arrest of three Islamic extremists who were targeting airports, bars and discotheques used by Americans.

"And it's a reminder that we need to be vigilant in all of our efforts to find terrorists, deny them resources and hiding places, and prevent attacks. We appreciate the international effort, and the work of the German government in this case," Fratto added.

The men, two Germans and a Turk, had amassed more than 700 kilogrammes (1,500 pounds) of hydrogen peroxide, the same chemical used by suicide ...