Islamic extremists reiterate threat to Europe

A statement said to be from an al-Qaida-linked group has threatened to destroy European cities and “create waterfalls of blood” because the continent failed to respond to Osama bin Laden’s peace offer.

The statement dated yesterday and posted on the internet in the name of Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades condemns Europeans for not withdrawing their troops from Iraq and Afghanistan within three months, as bin Laden demanded on April 15.