LONDON: A British supermarket worker was convicted Thursday (Friday in Manila) of preparing to fight with the Abu Sayyaf terrorist and kidnapping group in Mindanao.

Ryan Counsell, 28, was found guilty of preparing for acts of terrorism, notably having a bomb-making manual and buying various military-style clothes and equipment.

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