Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda
Al-Qaeda, alternatively spelled al-Qaida and sometimes al-Qa'ida, (Arabic: القاعدة; al-qāʿidah; translation: The Base) is an international Sunni Islamist extremist movement founded sometime between August 1988 and late 1989/early 1990. Al-Qaeda has attacked civilian and military targets in various countries, the most notable being the September 11 attacks in 2001. These actions were followed by the US government launching a military and intelligence campaign against al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations called the War on Terror. As of 2009, the group is believed... read more
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Militants Plant Al Qaeda Flag After Deadly Attack in Baghdad
From News Blaze Dated 30 July 2010 In the worst incident, gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in the Azamiyah neighborhood, then set it on fire, burning the bodies inside and planting the flag of al Qaeda in Iraq.
Despite vast US aid, Pakistan likes Al Qaeda more than America
From Christian Science Monitor Dated 30 July 2010 The US is in the middle of a $7.5 billion aid program to Pakistan. But America's image is slipping in the country, where its unfavorable rating is almost as bad as the Taliban's and even Al Qaeda is more popular....
63 US Fatalities This Month In Afghanistan
From Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish Dated 30 July 2010 A record. And the Taliban continue to advance in the north, as al Qaeda makes a comeback in Iraq, as the country drifts into sectarian paralysis (which the surge was designed to end). Iraq - Al-Qaeda - Middle East -...
Pakistanis see India as greater threat than Taliban, Al Qaeda
From Webindia123 Dated 30 July 2010 Pakistanis consider India a greater threat than Taliban and Al Qaeda with a quarter viewing Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, blamed for 2008 Mumbai attacks, favourably, according to a new study.
Al-Shabaab calls for attacks on Uganda, Burundi embassies
From The Mail And Guardian Dated 30 July 2010 Somalia's al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants have called for worldwide attacks on the embassies of Uganda and Burundi.
Al-Qaeda forms army of 12,000 fighters in Yemen
From The Hindustan Times Dated 30 July 2010 The Yemen-based wing of militant outfit Al-Qaeda has threatened to "cleanse the land" with a new army of 12,000 fighters.
Lady Manningham-Buller Lets Down the Side
From American Spectator Dated 30 July 2010 It is a given these days that former government officials on both sides of the Atlantic soon after their retirement secure book and lecture contracts to discuss all the things that purportedly were highly classified during their professional career....
Pakistanis see India as greater threat than Taliban, Al-Qaeda: Poll
From Webindia123 Dated 30 July 2010 A new poll has revealed that the people of Pakistan see India as a greater threat to their country than the Taliban or Al-Qaeda.
Pakistanis less concerned about LeT
From Economic Times Dated 30 July 2010 Majority of Pakistanis are more concerned about Taliban, al-Qaeda.
Majority of Pakistanis still consider India as a threat: Poll
From DNA India Dated 30 July 2010 The Pakistanis saw little threat from Taliban and al-Qaeda and only 25% of the people said it would be bad for Islamabad if Taliban takes over again Afghanistan.
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