CIA releases almost half a million Bin Laden files

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Hamza Bin Laden was reported dead twice previously. Source: AAP

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The CIA has released almost half a million files it says were found on former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's hard drive. The material includes images, videos and audio clips which the agency says provide an insight into the group's plans.

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