WASHINGTON D.C.: An American was arrested on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for allegedly plotting an attack on Congress inspired by Islamic State jihadists, according to the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Christopher Cornell, 20, was taken into custody after he purchased two semi-automatic weapons and 600 rounds of ammunition in the US state Ohio, according to a criminal complaint.

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