Posted on 11/21/2002 8:11:44 PM PST by ds2000
Cleric warns of major Al-Qaeda attacks on US and UK
A London-based Muslim cleric has issued a warning against the United States and Britain over possible Al-Qaeda attacks if the two countries launch an attack on Iraq.
"If Britain and the United States attack Iraq they will suffer heavy casualties back home," said Syrian- born Sheikh Omar Bakri Muhammad, leader of the radical al-Muhajiroun group.
The cleric is said to be a supporter of the terror network.
In an interview later with the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television, he also cautioned Muslims to be careful in London.
He also warned them to avoid places like Britain, especially during Friday's anniversary of a 7th century Muslim battlefield victory.
The first Badr conquest - a seventh century battlefield victory for the early Muslims - took place on the 17th day of Ramadan, which falls this year on November 22.
Britain has been a staunch ally of the United States in its war on terror following the September 11 attacks on US cities, which the United States blames on Al Qaeda.
London has also backed Washington's tough line warning Baghdad it "will be disarmed by force" if it did not cooperate with UN weapons inspectors.
Copyright © 2002 MediaCorp News Pte Ltd
Oh, this can't be correct. My goodness, the fellow was going out of his way to warn us.
It's a peace thing, right?
Yawn!
I learned to tune out dog barking years ago.
Specially mangy ones.
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SEATTLE TIMES.com: "VIDEO SHOWS UJAAMA WITH LONDON CLERIC, TALKING ABOUT JIHAD" by Ray Rivera (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A newly released videotape shows James Ujaama, a Seattle man accused of conspiring to help al-Qaida, sitting side-by-side with suspected al-Qaida recruiter Abu Hamza al-Masri and participating in a discussion of jihad.") (111502)
TIMES ONLINE.co.uk: "PAKISTANI MP BRANDS AMERICA A 'TERRORIST'" by Zahid Hussain in Islamabad (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, a deputy parliamentary leader of a five-party Islamic alliance, hailed Kansi as an "Islamic hero" and prayed for the destruction of those responsible for his execution. "God, his murderers, whether in America or in Pakistan, may they meet their fate soon," he said. "America is the biggest terrorist state." He also condemned those who had assisted in the arrest of Kansi in Pakistan and had allowed him to be sent for trial in the United States. "God destroy those who handed him over to America," he said.") (112002)
CANADA.com: "FBI TOLD RCMP MAN HAD TERROR LINK Embarrassed Officials Admit U.S. Sent Evidence About Maher Arar" by Mike Trickey, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Mr. Al-Maati's older brother, Amr Badr Abou Elmoati, also a Canadian citizen, is wanted by the FBI in connection with new al-Qaeda threats made against the U.S. Documents found in a house in Kabul a year ago contained a July 1996 letter from Immigration Canada to an Amro Abouelmaati in Toronto, informing him that his Canadian citizenship certificate was enclosed. A patient card from Toronto General Hospital with Mr. Abouelmaati's name on it was also found at the site.") (111802)
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FOX NEWS.com:"STATEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO AL QAEDA WARNS OF MORE ATTACKS ON NEW YORK, WASHINGTON" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A statement attributed to Al Qaeda threatened more attacks in New York and Washington unless America stops supporting Israel and converts to Islam, an Arab TV reporter who received the unsigned document said Saturday.")(111602)
NY POST.com: "APPLE ON GUARD FOR CAR BOMBS" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "And a major focus of the NYPD's attention is the possible use of car or truck bombs by al Qaeda operatives and their sympathizers, sources said.") (111602)
SMH.com.au (THE SUN-HERALD): "TERRORIST PLANNED ATTACK ON NUCLEAR WARHEAD STOCKPILE" (ARTICLE NOTE: The "Al-Qaeda terrorist" is identified as "Tunisian Nizar Trabelsi, 31, a former professional footballer in the German league.") (111702)
That's not a warning, that's a threat. Lock this p$%ck in Gitmo and gag the putz.
The high temperature of the exhaust also has the side benefit of sterilization of the mist, allowing for the complete recycling of the Arabs back into the fuel mixture which powers the ingestor - making it a closed loop system. Safe for the environment, a new tool for peace, and a new growth industry that will eventually rid the world of a severe infestation. Coming soon to a mosque near you!
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