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Al-Qaida nuke bomb threat alleged
msnbc ^ | 4/22/02

Posted on 04/22/2002 7:22:04 PM PDT by knak

NBC: Terror network seeks material to explode bomb in U.S.

WASHINGTON, April 22 — A captured key strategist for the al-Qaida network told interrogators Monday that al-Qaida was working to obtain fissionable material for radiation bombs to be exploded in the United States, NBC News has learned. U.S. officials could not confirm the assertions of the strategist, Abu Zubaydah, but said they were taking him at his word.

SOURCES TOLD NBC News that Zubaydah, believed to be one of the top lieutenants of Osama bin Laden, believed to be the mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, was cooperating with his interrogators. Officials said they did not know how to evaluate his information but were taking him seriously about bombs.

The officials said they would give Zubaydah’s information about al-Qaida’s quest for fissionable material the same consideration they gave a warning the U.S. government issued to banks Friday.

In that warning, the government said “unsubstantiated information” pointed to a possible terrorist threat against financial institutions. The FBI did not elaborate on that threat, but administration officials told NBC News that Zubaydah had revealed a possible plot to send suicide bombers into banks in the northeastern United States.

In the warning Monday, Zubaydah told U.S. investigators that al-Qaida operatives already had the knowledge to build the bomb, but he did not say that such a weapon had already been delivered to the United States, sources said.

Zubaydah is in U.S. custody at an undisclosed location. He is being treated for gunshot wounds he suffered when he was captured during a raid by Pakistani forces in Faisalabad on March 28.

Court testimony in the United States and in Jordan showed that Zubaydah effectively directed the so-called Millennium Plot, a plan to attack hotels and tourist sites in Jordan and at Los Angeles International Airport on New Year’s Day 2000. He has been sentenced to death in absentia in Jordan.

He is also believed to have directed the deadly bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen in October 2000. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed in that attack.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 1999; 20000101; 200010; alqueda; bankplots; banks; dirtybombs; millenniumplot; newyears; nukes; usscole; wmd; yemen; zubaydah
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To: piasa
LMAO !! yeah but no butter ???

Stay safe !

121 posted on 04/24/2002 8:06:13 AM PDT by Squantos
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To: El Gato
After all that's 10,000,000 more martyrs, with 720,000,000 more Virgins, well make that 360,000,000 Vigins...

Have you ever seen one of their virgins? I don't expect all of them are quite that enthusiastic about it.

Come here and rub my bunions, turban-boy! TEE HEE!

122 posted on 04/24/2002 8:10:06 AM PDT by Caipirabob
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To: Travis McGee
Has anyone asked Algore what our response should be to a major radiation bomb set off here in our homeland? On second thought, I don't even want to hear!

regards, Howie

123 posted on 04/24/2002 8:14:02 AM PDT by Howie
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To: piasa
LOL! That's great, and small enough to post fast and easy!
124 posted on 04/24/2002 9:11:15 AM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: piasa
don't know. they look like sound towers.
125 posted on 04/24/2002 9:11:28 AM PDT by PatrioticAmerican
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To: PatrioticAmerican
That's a classic! Only we'd pack it with C-4 and steer it in by GPS on autopilot.
126 posted on 04/24/2002 9:13:03 AM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: Registered
Do you think that's enough gasoline?

Well, it's a start.

127 posted on 04/24/2002 9:18:11 AM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: Travis McGee
And, of course, with mounted loudpeakers screaming, "GO TO ALLAH!!!"
128 posted on 04/24/2002 9:23:57 AM PDT by PatrioticAmerican
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To: Travis McGee

129 posted on 04/24/2002 9:43:53 AM PDT by Howie
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To: Howie
Is that a cross or a crosshair? It kind of works both ways!
130 posted on 04/24/2002 9:52:52 AM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: Travis McGee
It's an animation, maybe not loading in your browser? Takes a while.
131 posted on 04/24/2002 10:21:08 AM PDT by Howie
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To: Howie,PatrioticAmerican;Joe Brower;Lazamataz;Registered
NOW I SEE IT!
132 posted on 04/24/2002 12:05:13 PM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: Mixer
THIS DOES SAY IT ALL!!!

After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her drivers license with her face covered, I believe this is even more appropriate. Read on, please!

This is an Editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa Newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he?

IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.

I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America. Our population is almost entirely comprised of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of America being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.

As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!

"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But, once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

133 posted on 04/24/2002 12:24:50 PM PDT by Mixer
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To: Travis McGee
lol
134 posted on 04/24/2002 12:31:55 PM PDT by Registered
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To: Registered;Howie;piasa
Howie made it.
135 posted on 04/24/2002 12:37:26 PM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: Howie
LOL...You know... another good animation would be to have a US flag go up that flagpole looking thing in the middle. wish I could do animations!
136 posted on 04/24/2002 7:29:53 PM PDT by piasa
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To: Lazamataz
The images start at #70, but they are all "X'd out" right now, although the URLs are still seen in properties. It says "not available", I guess webshots is down for a little while, it is usually pretty solid.
137 posted on 04/25/2002 10:48:38 AM PDT by Travis McGee
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To: knak
Nuke Mecca! Make it glow for a hundred years.
138 posted on 04/25/2002 10:57:27 AM PDT by smithson
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To: knak
No more immigration to Muslims, we gotta problem folks...
139 posted on 06/04/2003 3:16:11 AM PDT by holyh2o (Need a new reality? Jesus has one ready for you!!!!)
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To: kinghorse
Once the 1st bomb goes off expect many more.
140 posted on 06/04/2003 3:17:13 AM PDT by holyh2o (Need a new reality? Jesus has one ready for you!!!!)
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