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CNN to review Laden’s messages before airing them

Concerned with the inflammatory statements being made by the leaders of the Taleban and Al-Qaeda network, the Cable News Network on Wednesday said it would review the pre-recorded messages from suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden and his followers before going on air with them.

“CNN will not air statements from the Al-Qaeda and will review them first before deciding how to handle them," the news channel said in a statement.

"CNN's policy is to avoid airing any material that we believe would directly facilitate any terrorist acts," it said.

"In deciding what to air, CNN will consider guidance from appropriate authorities."

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