Bin Laden 'to declare war' on Pakistani President

Osama bin Laden will soon release a new message declaring war on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, according to Islamist websites.

Mr Musharraf is a key ally in the US "war on terror", despite widespread opposition among the Pakistani population.

The declaration of war from Islamist al-Qaeda comes at a time when he is facing intense domestic pressure.

Meanwhile, the terror network issued another propaganda tape today claiming that Islamic militants are defeating the United States in Afghanistan and Iraq.