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Web site says bin Laden planning new message

Al-Qaida leader will discuss Iraq, Somalia, according to posting

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updated 7:40 p.m. ET June 30, 2006

NEW YORK - Terror leader Osama bin Laden will release a new Internet message dealing with Somalia and Iraq, according to a Web posting Friday.

The site that frequently carries messages from the terror network has begun sending out teasers for an upcoming release, saying bin Laden will talk about Somalia and Iraq, according to the IntelCenter.

The latest message carries a banner saying, “Good news, soon: To the Islamic nation, and the mujahedeen in Iraq and Somalia in particular, from Sheik Osama bin Laden.” Included in the posting is a picture of bin Laden.

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Virginia-based IntelCenter, an independent organization that monitor terror messages, said the upcoming tape will deal with Somalia and Iraq.

It said that the video will most likely follow the format of previous videos with an audio statement of bin Laden matched up with other video footage.

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