Leader of "Al-Qaeda" Usama ben Laden is alive and leads "holy war" against West. This announcement spread through Internet from one of closest allies of ben Laden Egyptian Aiman az-Zavahri. Video with his message appeared on Internet site, often used by Islamists.

By his words, "Al-Qaeda" became more powerful and united; its leader is alive and continues its mission. Az-Zavahri also declared that "Al-Qaeda" will continue to protect assailed Muslim countries and appealed to attack oil objects in these countries.
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