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November 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM
ICC sentences al-Qaida-linked former police chief to 10 years for war crimes in Mali
The International Criminal Court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in Timbuktu in the west African country of Mali
November 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM
2 years ago
How Hellfire missiles killed al-Qaeda leader with minimal collateral damage
No civilians, including Ayman al-Zawahiri’s family, were harmed in the airstrike, according to officials.
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US, Taliban trade accusations after drone strike on al-Zawahiri
The drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has renewed hostility between the U.S. and the Taliban.
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WH touts al-Zawahiri killing as vindicating Biden's decision to leave Afghanistan
Republicans argue that Biden's decision to exit Afghanistan created an opportunity for the al-Qaeda leader to set up camp in Kabul.
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White House shares more details on terrorist takedown
New details emerge surrounding the terrorist mastermind, Ayman al-Zawahiri, and pictures show smoke rising from the Kabul neighborhood where he was hiding out in plain sight.
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White House says US remains vigilant after al-Zawahiri strike
The leader of al-Qaeda, one of the FBI's most wanted terrorists, was killed in a drone strike in Kabul over the weekend.
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ABC News' Martha Raddatz: what does the slain al-Qaeda leader mean for US?
President Joe Biden announced that Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in Afghanistan.
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Breaking down the CIA drone strike that killed al-Qaeda's leader
National security expert Mick Mulroy gives insight on the CIA’s drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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How US intelligence led the strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Former CIA operative Darrell Blocker and counterterrorism expert Chris Costa break down the U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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What does the death of al-Qaeda’s leader mean?
ABC News' Martha Raddatz spoke with "Start Here" on the CIA strike that killed the al-Qaeda leader.
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Drone strike kills al-Qaeda leader
We’re now learning what kind of missile killed Ayman Al-Zawahiri and who reportedly owned the house where he was hiding. ABC News' Ike Ejiochi reports.
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President Biden announces killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul
ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Mary Bruce reports on the killing of an al-Qaeda leader in Kabul after hunting him for more than two decades.
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US counterterrorism operation takes out al-Qaeda leader in Kabul
The leader of al-Qaeda, one of the FBI's most wanted terrorists, was killed in a drone strike in Kabul over the weekend.
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Martha Raddatz on inside details of strike that killed terrorist al-Zawahiri
ABC News’ Phil Lipof and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz discuss the U.S. drone strike that killed terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri and why it could lead to consequences for the Taliban.
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Al-Qaeda leader killed in drone strike
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a CIA-led drone strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, sources familiar with the operation said.
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Wife of al-Qaida hostage pleads with captors for his release
The wife of an American held hostage by Islamist militants in Africa criticized the U.S. government's response Wednesday and made a plea for the release of her husband.
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Al Qaeda leader resurfaces
Ayman Al-Zawahiri, believed to be dead for many years, has appeared in a video released on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt has the new details.
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Adm. Mike Mullen reflects on 10th anniversary of Osama bin Laden raid
"If bin Laden or his people had gotten wind of any potential operation there, he would have been gone," former Joint Chiefs chair, Adm. Mike Mullen, told Martha Raddatz.
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1st look at new documentary on the killing of Osama Bin Laden
"Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden" takes a look at what the public still doesn’t know about the historic raid, including firsthand accounts from mission members.
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Trump confirms death of al-Qaeda bomb maker implicated in Christmas Day attack
President Trump on Thursday confirmed a senior al-Qaeda bomb maker, Ibrahim al-Asiri, was killed in a counter-terrorism operation two years ago.
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Osama Bin Laden's son believed to be dead
It's unclear when and where Hamza bin Laden died but the U.S. government believes he was killed within the last two years, a source told ABC News.
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Osama bin Laden's son believed to be dead: US officials
It's unclear when and where Hamza bin Laden died.
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Osama bin Laden's son is believed to be dead: US sources
It was not clear when and where Hamza bin Laden died, a U.S. military source said. His last public statements came last year when he threated Saudi Arabia with jihad.
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US offers $1 million reward for Osama bin Laden's son
The United States will pay up to $1 million for help locating one of the sons of the late al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden.
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Search for Osama Bin Laden's son intensifies
The State Department is offering a $1 million reward for the capture of Hazma Bin Laden, who is a growing influence within Al-Qaeda.
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US offers $1M reward for Osama bin Laden's son
The United States will pay up to $1 million for help locating one of the sons of the late al-Qaeda founder, Hazma bin Laden, who officials say is emerging as a "key leader" in the terror franchise.
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Trump confirms death of alleged USS Cole plotter killed in US airstrike
President Donald Trump confirmed that a U.S. military strike last week killed Jamal al-Badawi, an al-Qaeda operative involved in the deadly 2000 attack on the USS Cole.
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US military says 60 militants killed in Somalia airstrike
The airstrike against Al Shabab was the largest in Somalia in a year.
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US drone strike kills high-ranking al-Qaeda member as campaign in Libya broadens beyond ISIS
An American military strike in Libya over the weekend that killed a high-ranking al-Qaeda member marked a notable expansion in the U.S. campaign there.
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US military conducts ground raid in Yemen on AQAP compound
The raid targeted a known al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) compound.
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U.S. airstrike kills senior al Qaeda leader, Pentagon says
Strike was conducted in eastern Afghanistan.
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More than 30 airstrikes in Yemen mark escalated fight against terror group
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula comes under heavy fire.
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Hundreds of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula contacts found in Yemen raid, US official says
The contacts are part of the "valuable intelligence" from raid, official says.
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Yemen raid yielded 'valuable intelligence,' US official says
Yemen raid yielded 'valuable intelligence': Official
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Al-Qaeda Fighters in Yemen Seemed Ready for SEAL Raid: Source
The White House said Tuesday "tremendous" intelligence was gathered in the raid.
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8 years ago
Current, Former Officials Spar Over Approval of Special Ops Raid in Yemen
One American and local civilians were killed in the operation.
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Civilians 'Definitely' Killed in SEAL Operation in Yemen
SEAL Operator Ryan Owens lost his life in the operation.
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Yemen Raid That Likely Killed Civilians Was 'Well Thought Out,' White House Says
"This was a very, very well thought out and executed effort," Sean Spicer said.
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US Defends Release of 9-Year-Old Bomb-Making Video Seized in Yemen Raid
It's rare for military to release material from an intelligence-gathering raid.
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What's Going On in Yemen
A failed missile attack on a U.S. warship highlights the chaos in the area.
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Al-Qaeda Leader Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Ominous Message
Expert says video is bid at relevance by Osama bin Laden's successor.
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Gitmo Detainee Abu Zubaydah Makes First Public Appearance
He has not been seen publicly since he was captured in Pakistan by the CIA.
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US Settles Case With Matt Bissonnette, Author of Controversial Bin Laden Book
Matthew Bissonnette admitted to breaking rules in penning a bin Laden book.
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