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'World leader on al Qaeda hit list'

'World leader on al Qaeda hit list'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

US officials warn of attacks on 'multiple targets in multiple venues.'

Pak is Al Qaeda's 'home': US lawmakers

Pak is Al Qaeda's 'home': US lawmakers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Al Qaeda 'had been preparing to spread its ideology to India', says Bruce Hoffman, Director Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University.

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Al Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a central role in the 9/11 terror attacks and later created the group's regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul, in the biggest blow to the global terror network since killing of its founder Osama bin Laden in 2011 in Pakistan.

Top al Qaeda man in Iraq arrested

Top al Qaeda man in Iraq arrested

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

He also told interrogators that Abu Omar al Baghdadi, who is identified as the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq, is a fictional role created by al Masri and that an actor is used for audio recordings of speeches posted on the Internet.

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Rediff.com6 days ago

Uncover the real life figures that inspired the characters in Dhurandhar The Revenge, from Pakistani politicians and notorious gangsters to infamous terrorists.

Syria's Al Nusra front breaks ties with Al Qaeda

Syria's Al Nusra front breaks ties with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Al-Qaeda prepared the ground for the announcement earlier Thursday in an online message.

Al Qaeda claims Madrid blasts: Report

Al Qaeda claims Madrid blasts: Report

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

A London-based Arabic daily says it has received a statement from the terrorist outfit claiming responsibilty for the attacks.

Major gains against Al Qaeda: CIA

Major gains against Al Qaeda: CIA

Rediff.com31 May 2008

Less than a year after the Central Intelligence Agengy warned of renewed threats from a resurgent Al Qaeda, its director Michael Hayden portrayed the terrorist movement as largely defeated in Saudi Arabia and Iraq and on the backfoot throughout the world, including in its stronghold along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Al Qaeda bomb-maker killed: Pakistan

Al Qaeda bomb-maker killed: Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Some officials believe that he could have been a replacement for Hamza Rabia, Al Qaeda's operational commander, who was killed in a similar missile attack in Asory village in North Waziristan on December 2.

Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula gaining strength: US

Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula gaining strength: US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The original Al Qaeda, based out of the tribal regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan, is a shadow of its past in terms of its capabilities to strike against the United States, but many of its affiliates across the globe, in particular the Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula, have gained strength and now pose more threat to America, officials said.

Al Qaeda HQ in Pak: Report

Al Qaeda HQ in Pak: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

It was the first document to emerge from what the military described as a ''treasure trove'' of information when Zarqawi was killed, the newspaper reported.

No deal with al Qaeda, says US

No deal with al Qaeda, says US

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Close on the heels of the Barack Obama administration approving reconciliation efforts with the moderate elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United States has categorically ruled out any similar settlement with the al Qaeda. "We have no interest in any kind of reconciliation or any rapprochement by anyone with al Qaeda," US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. "Only the Taliban, we never said al Qaeda," she said.

'Al Qaeda's centre of gravity is Pakistan'

'Al Qaeda's centre of gravity is Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Al Qaeda's centre of gravity is Pakistan, not Afghanistan, a former top official of the United States Armed forces has told lawmakers.

Al Qaeda entrenched in Pak: US

Al Qaeda entrenched in Pak: US

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The officials also said the peace deal with tribal leaders in Waziristan has not proved successful in combating extremism and fighting terrorists.

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Gujarat ATS has arrested a 22-year-old tailor, Faizan Shaikh, accused of being highly radicalized and planning targeted killings in Uttar Pradesh for perceived insults to Prophet Muhammad. He allegedly operated as a 'lone wolf' and had connections to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al Qaeda.

Ayman al-Zawahiri is new Al Qaeda chief

Ayman al-Zawahiri is new Al Qaeda chief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Zawahiri like Osama will continue to focus his resources on the United States. However, the lurking danger is that he would want to carry out something spectacular in a bid to announce his arrival.

Terrorists copied Al Qaeda's blueprint :Experts

Terrorists copied Al Qaeda's blueprint :Experts

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

A top terrorist expert on Thursday said that the militants behind the high-profile attacks in Mumbai that killed at least 125 people followed a 'blueprint' created by the Al Qaeda."Al Qaeda set the blueprint for terrorist operations and now we see different people, different groups in different parts of the world, copying it," said George Kassimeris, an expert in conflict and terrorism.

White House identifies al Qaeda plots

White House identifies al Qaeda plots

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Of the '10 serious al Qaeda terrorist plots' that Bush said have been disrupted since the September 11, 2001, attacks, three involved 'al Qaeda plots to attack inside the United States'.

'Al Qaeda has become Pakistani phenomenon'

'Al Qaeda has become Pakistani phenomenon'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

"Clearly, Al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan does not just comprise Arabs and Uzbeks and Tajiks. It also comprises Pakistanis; and among such Pakistanis it comprises Pathans and Punjabis and possibly Urdu speakers who constitute the Pakistani Taliban," the Daily Times said in an article.

Top Al Qaeda leader captured in Pak

Top Al Qaeda leader captured in Pak

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Wanted in connection with the two attempts on the life of President Pervez Musharraf, Abu Faraj al-Libbi is said to be number three in Al Qaeda heiarchy after Osama Bin Laden and Egyptian Ayman al-Zawahri.

'Al Qaeda stronger thanks to Musharraf deal'

'Al Qaeda stronger thanks to Musharraf deal'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Al Qaeda is stronger than it was earlier thanks to President Pervez Musharraf's decision in 2006 to cut a ceasefire deal with Islamic militants in the region bordering Afghanistan, US intelligence agencies said. With the Pakistani security forces staying out of the region, Al Qaeda militants were able to resettle and even re-establish some training camps in the area, says Michael Leiter, acting director of the National Counter Terrorism Center.

Al Qaeda spreads tentacles, corporate style

Al Qaeda spreads tentacles, corporate style

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Al Qaeda has first secured its base in northwestern Pakistan, and is now expanding its network through affiliations and even corporate-style takeovers of smaller Islamic groups.

'Isolated Al-Qaeda chief losing recruits, funds to ISIS'

'Isolated Al-Qaeda chief losing recruits, funds to ISIS'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Al-Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri is cut off from his top commanders and keeping the outfit afloat only through loyalty as the once world's most feared terror group is steadily losing recruits and funding sources to its splinter faction -- the Islamic State.

Will bring al Qaeda to justice: Bush

Will bring al Qaeda to justice: Bush

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Bush said the US is in constant communications with the Pakistan government over the issue.

Pak: 8 al Qaeda men arrested

Pak: 8 al Qaeda men arrested

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Sherpao said the breakthrough in the case came after the mobile phone sets attached to the shells were "decoded" and the contact numbers of the "culprits" were obtained and the owners traced.

'Al Qaeda takes over Pak tribal areas'

'Al Qaeda takes over Pak tribal areas'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Al Qaeda and its former protectors, the Taliban, have virtually taken over parts of Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, especially in Waziristan Province.

Osama no longer heads al-Qaeda: US

Osama no longer heads al-Qaeda: US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Crocker said he did not know whether al Zawahiri was leading al-Qaeda now.

Laptops lead to Al Qaeda plot

Laptops lead to Al Qaeda plot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

The New York Times said US officials were concerned that Al Qaeda has enough information to conduct strikes in New York City, Washington, DC and Newark.

US study clubs RSS, al-Qaeda

US study clubs RSS, al-Qaeda

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Rand study suggested that al Qaeda cannot be defeated by force, but only by reaching out to its roots in religion and promoting convergence of Christianity and Islam.\n

JKLF opposed to al Qaeda in Kashmir

JKLF opposed to al Qaeda in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Al Qaeda is not here: Hizbul Mujahideen

Al Qaeda is not here: Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Al Qaeda's claim came two days after seven blasts ripped through Mumbai's suburban train systems.\n\n

'Al Qaeda may use women bombers'

'Al Qaeda may use women bombers'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

A leading Al Qaeda organiser, held in custody, is understood to have told his captors that a woman was thought more likely to evade airport security.

Militants abandoning Al Qaeda to join ISIS: Report

Militants abandoning Al Qaeda to join ISIS: Report

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Militants from groups affiliated with once feared Al Qaeda network are abandoning their outfits to join the dreaded Islamist State that has seized swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria and been targeted in American airstrikes, according to a report.

Al Qaeda funded Bali bombings: Hambali

Al Qaeda funded Bali bombings: Hambali

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Hambali said an initial Al Qaeda outlay of $ 30,000 was used to fund the Bali bombings that left 202 dead, media reports quoted American intelligence officials as saying.

ISIS, Al Qaeda on recruitment drive in India

ISIS, Al Qaeda on recruitment drive in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

125 Indians on watch-list, Intelligence Bureau agents tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com

Al Qaeda recruiting women fidayeen for India, warn

Al Qaeda recruiting women fidayeen for India, warn

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Al Qaeda will use women to carry out deadly attacks across the country, warns Intelligence Bureau.

Al Qaeda's English language online magazine returns

Al Qaeda's English language online magazine returns

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Al Qaeda's English online mouthpiece Inspire has returned proclaiming that it is "still publishing America's worst nightmare" despite the killing of its two top editors in a United States drone strike.

How Al-Qaeda chief's habit give CIA chance to kill him

How Al-Qaeda chief's habit give CIA chance to kill him

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Zawahri's long balcony visits gave the CIA an opportunity for a clear missile shot that could avoid collateral damage.

Is Kashmiri really dead? Al Qaeda says YES

Is Kashmiri really dead? Al Qaeda says YES

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Is the mystery over Ilyas Kashmiri's death finally solved? Days after the Pakistani media reported that the HuJI chief was spotted in North Waziristan the Al Qaeda in a rare statement has declared him a martyr.