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http://www.reuters.com/locales/newsArticle.jsp?type=worldNews&locale=en_IN&storyID=4226971 28 Jan 2004 11:54
"Muslim Web sites in spotlight as Qaeda scares spread"
By Firouz Sedarat
ARTICLE SNIPPET #1: "DUBAI (Reuters) - Islamist Web sites are drawing a wide audience as possible harbingers of al Qaeda attacks but experts say they are erratic and unreliable sources of warnings that could save lives."
ARTICLE SNIPPET #2: "Mainstream media have been reluctant to report many of the threats posted on the sites. But Jeremy Reynalds, a U.S.-based analyst who frequently reports on Islamist sites, said the decision was a difficult one.
"I have debated with myself as to whether I am helping fuel a panic or whether I am doing the public a service.
"Do you withhold the information until you can verify it or do you publish it and say: this is not necessarily reliable but we have decided to let you know, in case.""
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1067116/posts "Muslim Web sites in spotlight as Qaeda scares spread"
Reuters ^ | Jan 28, 2004 | Firouz Sedarat
Posted on 01/28/2004 3:46:33 PM PST by JohnathanRGalt
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Muslim Web sites in spotlight as Qaeda scares spread"
By Firouz Sedarat, Jan 28, 2004
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "DUBAI (Reuters) - Islamist Web sites are drawing a wide audience as possible harbingers of al Qaeda attacks but experts say they are erratic and unreliable sources of warnings that could save lives.
Analysts say the sites, used by al Qaeda backers to spread their message, are unlikely sources of exact information on where or how Osama bin Laden's network might strike next -- though an experienced eye may spot the more probable comments."