| A BRITISH Sunday newspaper claims that Osama bin Laden has been found and is surrounded by US special forces in an area of land bordering northwest Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The Sunday Express, known for its sometimes colourful scoops, claims the al-Qaida leader has been "sighted" for the first time since 2001 and is being monitored by satellite. The paper claims bin Laden is in a mountainous area to the north of the Pakistani city of Quetta whose inhabitants are known bin Laden supporters. Bin Laden is also estimated to have 50 of his own bodyguards with him. The claim is attributed by the paper to "a well-placed intelligence source" in Washington who is quoted as saying: "He (bin Laden) is boxed in." ...The special forces are "absolutely confident" there is no escape for bin Laden. All are waiting for the order to go in and get him. "The timing of that order will ultimately depend on President Bush. Capturing bin Laden will certainly be a huge help for him as he gets ready for the election. It will be an even bigger bonus than getting Saddam." |
Which turned out not to be all that big.
This is an unconfirmed report, of course, but if true, expect an announcement timed to boost those sagging polls and not leave too many days left till the election.
Of course, it could all collapse in a fiasco, or even a disaster. The "absolutely confident" special forces have been absolutely confident and wrong before.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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