Voices on tape likely confirm bin Laden survives
U S counterterrorism officials say a new audiotape attributed to Osama bin Laden appears authentic, suggesting he is alive. President Bush vows progress in the war on terror while advisers verify voice analysis, and officials say the tape aims to boost al Qaeda morale amid ongoing operations.
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Afghans See Bin Laden Alive Amid Tape Purporting Voice
Afghan officials and Taliban figures expressed no surprise about an audiotape purporting to feature Osama bin Laden. They believed he remained alive, possibly in Pakistan or nearby cities, and some even speculated he traveled with Mullah Omar. Western sources note al Qaida ties to Pakistan’s militant groups, with former Taliban figures confirming continued activity.
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