Wager on World Politics

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Do you think Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's recent death in Iraq will affect the global war on terrorism? Or the possibility of ending a Holy War for the Middle East? Who's the next top target for U.S. forces? Osama bin Laden? Or is it the man recognized as his number two, Ayman al-Zawahiri? Care to make a wager?

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A bet for "Yes" is currently 4 to 1 at YouWager.com. As one of the most prominent members and founders of the al-Qaeda group, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is often described as a "lieutenant" to Osama bin Laden, the head of the organization. It is also assumed that al-Zawahiri serves as bin Laden's doctor. His death or arrest would be seen as major victory in the war against terrorism.

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In video tapes aired by Aljazeera news, al-Zawahiri has warned the West against what he calls its new crusade upon the Islamic world. He said the liberation of Palestine is the duty of every Muslim. And he predicted the defeat of the U.S.

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