Selections from Bin Laden's Papers to Be Posted Online
The Obama administration's top counterterrorism chief, John Brennan, announced today that some of the documents found in Osama bin Laden's Pakistani compound will posted online for all to read.
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Latest Underwear Bomber Was Actually a CIA Spy
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In a shocking revelation from intelligence sources, the suicide bomber reportedly thwarted trying to blow up a U.S. airliner last month, was actually an informant who willingly turned over the bomb and a top al-Qaeda operative to the CIA.
Are There Any Al-Qaeda Fighers Left in Afghanistan?
Here's an interesting question, courtesy of ABC's Jake Tapper: "If the purpose of the Afghanistan war is to fight Al-Qaeda, when was the last time we actually did that?"
Egypt Got Ahead of Itself Arresting 'Top Al Qaeda Leader'
Egyptian officials and the news outlets got excited this morning with the arrest of man they thought was a top al-Qaeda leader, but it turns out that even though they had the wrong guy, they had reason to hold him anyway.
Al-Shabab Says Suicide Bomber in Somalia Was American
The al-Qaeda-linked group says a bomber who carried the attack in Mogadishu was American-born, and released a tape of him calling for jihad in the west.
Another U.S. Drone Strike Kills Militants in Yemen
The attack took out al-Qaeda's media chief, and Anwar al-Awlaki's son
Drone Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Anwar al-Awlaki
The U.S.-born operational planner died with several others in Yemen
Letterman Returns to TV with Some Strong Words for His Terrorist
Someone on a message board for al-Qaeda sympathizers had called for his tongue to be cut out
U.S. Says Iran Is Partnering With Al Qaeda
The plan involves funneling money and recruits to Pakistan
As Saleh Vows to Return, Yemen Protests Shift to Sons' Ouster
A spokesman says the burned and injured ruler will appear in public within 48 hours
The Media Loves Comparing Al-Qaeda to a Corporation
In the latest example, the AP reports on bin Laden's rebranding effort
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Al-Qaeda Continues to Crack as Embassy Bomber is Killed
Its third major operative is killed in six weeks
U.S. Is Exploiting Chaos in Yemen to Attack Militants
The U.S. has used a drone strike to kill at least one al- Qaeda operative
Death of al-Qaeda Leader May Raise Support for Drone Attacks
Killing of Pakistani enemy may decrease anger toward U.S. strikes
British Spies Swapped Bombs for Cupcakes in Al-Qaeda's Magazine
British intelligence officials hacked the terrorists's inaugural issue of Inspire
A Human Resources History of Al Qaeda
The terrorists have an "excellent" benefits package, plenty of management headaches
New Al-Qaeda Leader Played Complicated Role in Daniel Pearl's Death
Saif al-Adel tipped al-Qaeda off to Pearl's kidnapping but didn't want him killed
Bin Laden Praises Arab Spring 'From Beyond the Grave'
Al Qaeda has released what may be the final bin Laden recording
Al-Qaeda Threatens Obama's Grandmother
Police officers are now patrolling her home in Kenya 24 hours a day
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