(AP/Washington Post) A statement purportedly from an al-Qaeda-linked group threatens European cities because the continent didn't respond to bin Laden's demand that they leave Iraq and Afghanistan within three months. "We will create waterfalls of blood that will drag you to their depths. You have condemned your people to that. The infidel Europe has done the same to its people by following America. We will destroy European cities, starting by you, [Italian Premier] Berlusconi," the statement said. Italy has been a steadfast U.S. ally and has contributed 3,000 soldiers to the coalition.
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