Al Qaida in Iraq

Pakistani Taliban Claims Times Square Bomb; Says Revenge For Death Of Group's Leader Baitullah Mehsud

AP | NAHAL TOOSI and RYAN LUCAS | Posted 05.25.2011

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ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Taliban chief promised attacks on major U.S. cities in a video apparently dated early April and released following the we...

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Al Qaida In Iraq Regaining Strength, Launching Effort To Cripple Iraq Government: WaPo

Washington Post | Ernesto Londoño | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq has rebounded in strength in recent months and appears to be launching a concerted effort to cripple the Ir...

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Iraqi Child Suicide Bombers In Training Arrested: Iraqi Forces

UPI | Posted 05.25.2011

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Iraqi forces arrested four children, all under 14, who are allegedly linked to al-Qaida and training to become suicide bombers, an Iraqi general said....

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Al-Qaida Infiltrating Iraq Security Forces: Sunni Awakening Commander

Time | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sheikh Hamid al-Hayess is not optimistic. A burly man with a thick black moustache and closely knitted brows, he is one of the founding members of the...

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Dr Fadl, Al Qaeda Founder, Launches Ideological Revolt Against Bin Laden

The Telegraph | David Blair | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sayyid Imam al-Sharif, who goes by the nom de guerre Dr Fadl, helped bin Laden create al-Qaeda and then led an Islamist insurgency in Egypt in the 199...

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Obama's War On Terror: Proceed With Caution

John Bruhns | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Bruhns

The newest U.S. troops who've arrived in Afghanistan kicking off President Obama's 30,000 troop surge have already seen action. Unfortunately, not against those who attacked us on 9/11.

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Iraq Jail Riot Leaves 13 Dead And 4 Escaped, Say Police

AP | SINAN SALAHEDDIN | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — Four suspected al-Qaida in Iraq insurgents broke out of jail during a riot Friday that killed six police officers and seven prisoners ...

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The Ticking Iraqi Clock

John Bruhns | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Bruhns

The latest propaganda being formulated by those in a perpetual state of denial is that the Bush initiated this war and occupation as philanthropists for the Iraqi people. Explain that philanthropy to the 4.5 million Iraqi refugees.

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Let's Speak the Truth About Afghanistan

Eric Margolis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eric Margolis

U.S. and NATO forces are not fighting "terrorists" in Afghanistan but a loose alliance of Pashtun warrior tribes whose resistance to foreign occupation is legendary.

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Iraqi Al-Qaida Stronghold Is The Target Of New American-Iraqi Military Operation

AP | KIM GAMEL | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — U.S.-backed Iraqi troops sealed off Baqouba and staged house-to-house searches Tuesday as they began a new offensive in Diyala provinc...

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US ambassador: al-Qaida close to defeat in Iraq

AP | LEE KEATH | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — The U.S. ambassador to Iraq said Saturday that al-Qaida's network in the country has never been closer to defeat, and he praised Prime...

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Al Qaida In Iraq Leader Arrested By Iraqi Army: Report

AP | PATRICK QUINN | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was arrested in the northern city of Mosul, the Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman s...

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US report says al-Qaida gaining strength

AP | MATTHEW LEE | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Al-Qaida has rebuilt some of its pre-Sept. 11 capabilities from remote hiding places in Pakistan, leading to a major spike in attac...

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McCain Gaffe: "Common Knowledge" That Iran Is Training Al-Qaida

Washington Post | Cameron W. Barr and Michael D. Shear | Posted 05.25.2011

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*** UPDATES BELOW *** Sen. John McCain is taking this week to travel the Middle East (as well as stop of in London for a fundraiser). Today in Jorda...

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Dozens Die In Iraq Bombings During Gates Visit

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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Twin car bombs targeted a meeting of U.S.-allied Sunni tribal leaders Monday in Baghdad, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 42, Iraqi official...

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Clashes Kill Nearly 50 in Southern Iraq

AP | CHRISTOPHER CHESTER | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — Violence left nearly 50 people dead in two major southern cities Friday when members of a shadowy, messianic cult attacked police and ...

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US Boosts Its Use Of Airstrikes In Iraq

Washington Post | Josh White | Posted 05.25.2011

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The U.S. military conducted more than five times as many airstrikes in Iraq last year as it did in 2006, targeting al-Qaeda safe houses, insurgent bom...

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Defense Minister: Iraq Will Need US Help Until 2018

NY Times | Thom Shanker | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Iraqi defense minister said Monday that his nation would not be able to take full responsibility for its internal security until 2012, nor be able...

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All Iraqi Groups Blame US Invasion For Discord, Study Shows

Washington Post | Karen DeYoung | Posted 05.25.2011

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Iraqis of all sectarian and ethnic groups believe that the U.S. military invasion is the primary root of the violent differences among them, and see t...

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General Who Declared 'Major Combat Over' In 2003 Now Wants To 'Victory Declaration' Over AQI

Think Progress | Posted 05.25.2011

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Today's Washington Post reports that some military generals are advocating a "declaration of victory" over al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). A military intellig...

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