DUBAI, April 29: A posting on a Website stirred speculation over the fate of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, and prompted a flurry of denials on Friday that the world’s most wanted man was dead. The entry on www.islam-minbar.net Website began by saying there was news Osama bin Laden had died but went on to say he was alive but, as a human being, could die any time and that Muslims should be prepared for that when it happens.

The unidentified author seemed to be trying to draw readers to his posting with a headline that Osama was dead. London-based activist Yasser al Serri, who monitors Websites, said Osama bin Laden “is alive” and was believed to have recently recorded a new video tape which may be on its way for broadcasting. —Reuters