Al-Qaida
Killing of US al Qaeda media frontman seen as big blow for militants
Middle East
April 24, 2015
Killing of US al Qaeda media frontman seen as big blow for militants
The killing of an American who directed al Qaeda's media campaign from his Pakistani hideout is likely to be a…
Egypt releases brother of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Egypt
March 17, 2011
Egypt releases brother of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Egyptian military authorities on Thursday released 59 detainees who had been convicted of belonging to Islamist groups, including Mohamed al-Zawahiri,…
Security uncovers terrorist cell in south Sinai
Egypt
November 11, 2010
Security uncovers terrorist cell in south Sinai
Egyptian security uncovered a cell of some 20 extremists allegedly planning attacks in south Sinai, a police source said. The…
Mubarak promises to safeguard Christians after al-Qaida ultimatum
Egypt
November 6, 2010
Mubarak promises to safeguard Christians after al-Qaida ultimatum
President Hosni Mubarak vowed on Saturday to protect Egypt’s Christians following al-Qaeda’s threats to attack the country’s minority if the…
UAE taking al-Qaida claim seriously in crash probe
World
November 6, 2010
UAE taking al-Qaida claim seriously in crash probe
Dubai--The head of the United Arab Emirates' civil aviation authority said Saturday investigators do not believe an explosion caused the…
Obama implores minister to call off Quran burning
World
September 9, 2010
Obama implores minister to call off Quran burning
President Barack Obama is exhorting a Florida minister to "listen to those better angels" and call off his plan to…
Twin blasts kill at least 64 in Ugandan capital
World
July 12, 2010
Twin blasts kill at least 64 in Ugandan capital
Kampala, Uganda--Explosions tore through crowds watching the World Cup final at a rugby club and an Ethiopian restaurant in the…