Bin laden

WASHINGTON - Osama bin Laden emerged Friday as possibly a key figure in a European terror plot, raising speculation he may be flexing his muscles in a move to show a besieged al-Qaida remains strong and able to launch major attacks on Western targets.

CAIRO - An audio recording purportedly from Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and calling on Muslims to help with disaster relief and highlighting the dangers of climate change, appeared on Islamist websites Friday.