MetaFilter posts tagged with OsamaBinLaden and news

donkeyschlong — Thu, 31 Jan 2002 16:15:11 -0800

Al-Jazeera conducted the exclusive interview with bin Laden on October 21, but declined to air it. Nearly two months later, the network said it did not meet its standards and was not newsworthy.

CNN felt otherwise.

That last sentence is ironic or oblivious or something. Can I hear another zipper sound, please?

Dean_Paxton — Thu, 25 Oct 2001 20:21:45 -0800

Some news agencies are reporting that Bin Laden is dead. It's slowly being picked up here but, there are no confirmations yet.

walrus — Wed, 03 Oct 2001 08:14:42 -0800

US to give detailed evidence of Bin Laden's Involvement. Apparently the US government does have enough evidence to hang Osama, but they're not telling just anyone ... you have to be part of NATO or the Pakistan government to get in on the info.

kliuless — Tue, 11 Sep 2001 21:58:57 -0800

Remote Yemen May Be Key to Terrorist's Past and Future -- an old NYTimes article with some insight into Osama bin Laden, his homeland and culture. Also, Yemenis' traditions under fire.