'Terrorist motive' alleged in attack on US tourists

AMSTERDAM - An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two US tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday.

The suspect, who was identified as a 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit, was questioned on Saturday in hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his lower body.

"First statements made by the suspect indicate he had a terrorist motive," Amsterdam city council said in a statement.