Bin Laden Tape Expected To Mark 9/11

Osama bin Laden is to issue a new video ahead of the sixth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, it has been claimed

The SITE Intelligence Group said an announcement has been made on the internet together with a photo of the Al Qaeda leader from the tape.
The image apparently shows his beard, which in previous messages has been streaked with grey, is now black.
The Intelcenter, which also monitors Islamic websites, said the video was expected within the next 72 hours.
If genuine, it will be the first time new footage of Bin Laden has been released since October 2004, shortly before the US presidential elections.

Al Qaeda have always used the anniversary of the attacks to make propaganda statements.
"They've always gone out of their way to commemorate it," said Ben Venzke, chief executive officer of IntelCenter.
US Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said he could not confirm the existence of a tape, adding: "There is no credible information at this time warning of an imminent threat to the homeland."
But he said increased activity overseas and recent arrests of militants in Germany reinforce the department's assessment that the country is currently facing an increased risk.

Will Bin Laden Release A Video On 9/11?
It's claimed Osama Bin Laden will deliver a new message ahead of the sixth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. If true, it'll be the first time new footage has been released of him since 2004. Sky's Enda Brady reports.

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Bin Laden Video Marks 9/11 Anniversary 08/09/06