Al Qaida tape attacks 'US crusade on Islam'

A sound tape attributed to al Qaida deputy Ayman al-Zawahri and broadcast on Al-Jazeera satellite television today alleged an American “crusade” targeting Islam and Muslims.

“The crusade camp that is led by America ... is targeting Islam and Muslims, even if it claims that it is fighting terrorism. ... This campaign is seeking to abolish Islam as a doctrine and a law,” the voice said.