U.K. Suspect in Court Amid 7/7 Tension

July 7, 2007 — -- The first person charged in the Glasgow car bomb plot spent less than 10 minutes in court today. Dr. Bilal Abdullah was the passenger in the Jeep that rammed into the terminal building at Glasgow airport one week ago.

The 27-year-old left the vehicle as it exploded into a ball of fire. Police arrested him on the scene.

Authorities accuse Abdullah of conspiracy to cause explosions in Glasgow and London. The charge carries a maximum life sentence.

New video was released recently showing the driver of the Jeep, Kafeel Ahmed, with serious burns, being dragged from the scene by police.

Community leaders in Glasgow, including Muslim leaders, held an anti-terrorism rally in the Scottish city today.

In London, Muslim leaders held a meeting today to discuss ways to combat extremism.

"We have to try and convince these people that their path is the wrong path," said Mohammed Shafiq of the Ramadan Association. "Islam totally condemns violence. It's forbidden in Islam and that's unanimous."

British officials have lowered the country's threat level from "critical" to "severe," meaning a terror attack is still considered "highly likely."

Britain is hosting several high-profile public events this weekend, including the Wimbledon Tennis Finals and a Live Earth Concert in London, where security officials are on high alert.

And as Britain copes with the latest attack, the country is also marking the anniversary of the London bombing on July 7, 2005. Fifty-two people died when bombs exploded on three subway trains and a public bus, the worst terror attack in Britain's history.

At King's Cross Station, where the bombers set out, there was a moment of silence today to honor the victims.