Al-Qaida moves money, signaling attack planning

Sunday, March 17, 2002

WASHINGTON -- Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network has stepped up its financial activity markedly in recent weeks, suggesting some leaders are reasserting control and may be seeking to finance more attacks against American interests, a U.S. official says.

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