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Bin Laden recited Jordanian's poem
AMMAN, Jordan – A poem that Osama bin Laden recited when talking about the Sept. 11 attacks was written by a minor Jordanian poet who regards the alleged master terrorist as a holy warrior.

U.S. continues search for bin Laden, Omar
WASHINGTON – The two most wanted men in the war in Afghanistan continue to elude American troops and allies, despite intense efforts to find them.

Bin Laden may be in Pakistan — KABUL, Afghanistan — The interim defense minister said Friday that Osama bin Laden has left the mountains of eastern Afghanistan and entered Pakistan, contradicting statements by others in the Afghan government.

Latest Osama bin Laden tape airs on Arab TV — A Qatar-based television station aired a videotape Wednesday of Osama bin Laden, whose statements indicated he was speaking in the first half of December.

Al-Jazeera TV airs bin Laden tape condemning United States — A Qatar-based television station aired a videotape Wednesday of Osama bin Laden, whose statements indicated he was speaking in the first half of December.

Sunday, Dec. 23
Report: Mom says bin Laden innocent

Monday, Dec. 17
Bin Laden clues are diminishing

Tuesday, Dec. 4
Is Jalalabad bin Laden's hide-out?

Sunday, Nov. 11
Britain to release evidence against bin Laden
Two nuclear scientists met bin Laden
Bin Laden: 'America can't get me alive'

Saturday, Nov. 10
Bin Laden claims to have nuclear arms

Saturday, Nov. 3
Bin Laden criticizes United Nations

Tuesday, Oct. 9
Al-Qaeda tightly meshed at the top

Sunday, Oct. 7
Bin Laden praises Sept. 11 attacks

Thursday, Oct. 4
Charming and well connected, bin Laden family network spans the globe

Friday, Sept. 28
Paper: bin Laden dismisses assets ban

Wednesday, Sept. 26
1988 Bin Laden-Iraqi meeting eyed

Monday, Sept. 24
Bin Laden calls for defense of Pakistan | Text
Bush looks to halt bin Laden's money

Sunday, Sept. 16
Relatives condemn bin Laden, attacks


Background:

Bin Laden's hatred of U.S. binds vast network
Imagine a lanky, bearded man sitting back in his tent in Afghanistan and quietly congratulating himself on a job well-done.

Bin Laden money trail worldwide
As recently as seven months ago, U.S. authorities detailed in open court an extensive network of companies and bank accounts established by Osama bin Laden and his terror group.

Bin Laden has been linked to a web of terror for years
Osama bin Laden, the prime suspect in the Sept. 11, attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, hides away, a shadowy figure who is said to dispatch terror from places such as the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan.

Bin Laden aims to rid 'infidels'
He is described as soft-spoken, a good listener and infused with the serenity of the deeply devout. His favorite hobby is riding Arabian horses.



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