Three terrorist bombs tonight hit the Egyptian resort of Dahab at the height of the tourist season, killing at least 22 people and wounding more than 150.

Government officials believe the latest tape of Osama bin Laden was made recently and are trying to determine whether its release now may be a signal of an impending attack.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the terrorist leader allegedly claiming responsibility for the graphic beheading of a US civilian in Iraq, is adopting an increasingly public and influential role among Islamic militants, US officials and terrorism experts say.