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Islam Would Bring US Out of Crisis: Qaeda Leader

New video ties terror wars to financial meltdown

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(AP) – Al-Qaeda's No. 2 leader appeared in a new video posted today calling on Americans to embrace Islam to overcome the financial meltdown, which he said was a consequence of the Sept. 11 attacks and militant strikes in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ayman al-Zawahiri's 80-minute recording also lashed out at Afghanistan's government and said any US gains in Iraq will be temporary.

Appearing in a white turban and robe, Zawahiri said the US financial crisis would continue "as long as the foolish American policy of wading in Muslim blood continues." He called on the American people to "embrace Islam to live a life free of greed, exploitation, and forbidden wealth."

Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri delivers an address in 2007.
Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri delivers an address in 2007.   (AP Photo)
Al-Qaeda's No. 2 leader Ayman al-Zawahiri delivers an address in 2006.
Al-Qaeda's No. 2 leader Ayman al-Zawahiri delivers an address in 2006.   (AP Photo/B.K.Bangash)
Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri delivers an address in 2006.
Al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri delivers an address in 2006.   (AP Photo/IntelCenter)
Al-Qaeda's deputy leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is seen in this image from 2005.
Al-Qaeda's deputy leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is seen in this image from 2005.   (AP Photo)
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Newser001
Nov 28, 08 11:43 AM CST
Al-Qaeda's No. 2, piss-off! Reply
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charliedoodle
Dec 1, 08 1:02 PM CST
Frankly dude; we don't need you to screw up our economy. We can do that all by ourselves. You couldn't do as good of a job wrecking it as we did. You are just JEALOUS that you didn't cause all of this mess! Reply
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