News Topic - al-Qaida
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Pakistan army claims major border fighting
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- The Pakistani army says it will defeat Taliban and al-Qaida militants in the Bajaur tribal region within three months.
United Press International – Sep 27, 2008 5:41 PM [GMT] – comment?
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- The Pakistani army says it will defeat Taliban and al-Qaida militants in the Bajaur tribal region within three months.
United Press International – Sep 27, 2008 5:41 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Iraq's Police Force Inducts First Women
Al-Qaida increasingly has resorted to using women as suicide bombers in Iraq. So the country's police force hopes to combat that threat by recruiting its first female members.
NPR.org – Sep 27, 2008 04:01 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Al-Qaida increasingly has resorted to using women as suicide bombers in Iraq. So the country's police force hopes to combat that threat by recruiting its first female members.
NPR.org – Sep 27, 2008 04:01 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Obama on al-Qaida: 'Take them out'OXFORD, Miss., Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Republican John McCain attacked Democrat Barack Obama in a debate in Oxford, Miss., Friday night for saying he might launch U.S. strikes into Pakistan.
United Press International – Sep 27, 2008 03:10 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Pakistan warns U.S. troops after exchange of fire
Pakistan warned U.S. troops not to intrude on its territory Friday, after the two anti-terror allies traded fire along the volatile border with Afghanistan. Thursday's five-minute clash adds to already heightened tensions at a time the United States is stepping up cross-border operations in a r ... more »
Chicago Sun Times – Sep 26, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Illinois: Chicago
Pakistan warned U.S. troops not to intrude on its territory Friday, after the two anti-terror allies traded fire along the volatile border with Afghanistan. Thursday's five-minute clash adds to already heightened tensions at a time the United States is stepping up cross-border operations in a r ... more »
Chicago Sun Times – Sep 26, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Illinois: Chicago
Pakistani troops fire on U.S. helicopters at border
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters near the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, and ground troops then exchanged fire, the U.S. military said.No injuries were reported, but the incident heightened tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operatio ... more »
NewsOK.com – Sep 26, 2008 04:34 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters near the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, and ground troops then exchanged fire, the U.S. military said.No injuries were reported, but the incident heightened tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operatio ... more »
NewsOK.com – Sep 26, 2008 04:34 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
Pakistani troops fire on US helicopters at border
Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants. Pakistan's president said only "flares" were ... more »
KansasCity.com – Sep 25, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Kansas City
Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants. Pakistan's president said only "flares" were ... more »
KansasCity.com – Sep 25, 2008 6:47 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Kansas City
Top White House Officials Discussed Harsh Interrogations in 2002
A picture emerges of Justice Department officials with differing views on the use of harsh interrogation techniques in early 2002 when top White House officials met to discuss the issue. The discussions on the use of harsh methods on al-Qaida suspects by the CIA took place before the Justice Departm ... more »
ABA Journal – Sep 25, 2008 6:20 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Law and Taxation
A picture emerges of Justice Department officials with differing views on the use of harsh interrogation techniques in early 2002 when top White House officials met to discuss the issue. The discussions on the use of harsh methods on al-Qaida suspects by the CIA took place before the Justice Departm ... more »
ABA Journal – Sep 25, 2008 6:20 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Law and Taxation
Pakistan fires on U.S. helicoptersAP - Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants. Pakistan's president said only "flares" ... more »
Yahoo! – Sep 25, 2008 4:48 PM [GMT] – comment?
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British Muslim aborted terror plot after al-Qaida chief's death
Rangzieb Ahmed from Manchester is alleged to be member of cell planning to fly to South Africa for a 'major activity'
The Guardian – Sep 25, 2008 4:07 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Rangzieb Ahmed from Manchester is alleged to be member of cell planning to fly to South Africa for a 'major activity'
The Guardian – Sep 25, 2008 4:07 PM [GMT] – comment?
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NATO: Pakistani troops fire on US helicopters at Afghan border; US demands explanation
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) _ Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants.
Newsday.com – Sep 25, 2008 2:33 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in U.S. News
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) _ Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants.
Newsday.com – Sep 25, 2008 2:33 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in U.S. News