U.S. Military Identifies New Al Qaeda Leader

June 15, 2006 -- Military Deaths In Iraq Hit 2,500
The number of U.S. military deaths in Iraq has reached 2,500, the Pentagon said on Thursday, underscoring warnings that the killing of al Qaeda's leader in the country would not end relentless violence. (Reuters)

Seized Documents Deal Blow to Al Qaeda: Iraq Official
Security forces have seized Al Qaeda in Iraq documents giving key information about the militant group's network and the whereabouts of its leaders, the country's national security adviser said on Thursday. (Khaleej Times)

Taleban Target Afghan Civilians
The Taleban say they have carried out a bomb attack on a minibus in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar which killed at least 10 people. (BBC)

'Iran Will Not Bow To UN Pressure'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said his country will not yield to pressure from the West. (ITV News)

French Court Jails 25 for Terror Links

A French court handed down prison terms ranging from six months to 10 years yesterday on 25 Islamic radicals convicted of planning to carry out attacks on the Eiffel Tower and other targets in Paris. (Gulf Times)