al-Qaida Reportedly Behind London Blasts


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Al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for the July 7 bombings in London and threatened more attacks in Europe, the pan-Arab television channel Al-Jazeera said Thursday.

The channel said it would broadcast a new tape later Thursday by al-Qaida's No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahri, and the last testament of one of the suicide bombers of the July 7 attacks in London.

The broadcast showed pictures of al-Zawahri and the bomber, Mohammad Sidique Khan.

A portion of the tape aired by the station showed a young bearded man, identified as Mohammad Sidique, who said he would take part in the attacks. He warned Westerners that they would not be safe because of their "crimes against humanity."

Khan was shown wearing a red-and-white checked keffiyeh and a dark jacket. He had a trimmed beard and appeared to be sitting against a wall lined with an ornate carpet.

In the video, the image of Khan resembled photos of him published after the deadly attacks.

Al-Zawahri appeared in black turban and white robes with an automatic weapon leaning against the wall beside him.

ABC News

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