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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.

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

Rediff.com5 days ago

A UN Security Council report indicates that Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was reportedly linked to a terror attack on the Red Fort in New Delhi. The report also highlights JeM's activities, including the establishment of a women-only wing and its presence in the region.

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.

Al Qaeda presence in Syria has government worried

Al Qaeda presence in Syria has government worried

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Although the Al Qaeda is not present in large numbers, they are lethal and very determined, says Syria's Vice Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Seema Mustafa reports

Uganda attacks show Al Qaeda is still lethal

Uganda attacks show Al Qaeda is still lethal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The deaths in the drone strikes of many Al Qaeda leaders such as its No 3 Sai'd al-Masri and Saleh-al-Somali from Somalia have not weakened the capability of Al Qaeda to plan and mount terrorist strikes, writes B Raman.

US presidential elections baffle Al Qaeda and Taliban

US presidential elections baffle Al Qaeda and Taliban

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The Al Qaeda and Taliban are unclear whether it would be in their interest to work for the defeat of Obama by stepping up acts of terrorism, says B Raman.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

Al Qaeda plot to attack FIFA WC unearthed

Al Qaeda plot to attack FIFA WC unearthed

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Al Qaeda second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahiri is planning to carry out a terror strike at the eagerly awaited FIFA World Cup 2010, a recently arrested Al Qaeda operative has disclosed.

US now targeting Al Qaeda's cyber propaganda

US now targeting Al Qaeda's cyber propaganda

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The Unites States has initiated a cyber warfare to checkmate Al Qaeda's anti-American propaganda, with its experts targeting the terror network's ads on Yemeni websites to replace them with alternate versions of events.

US, Saudi intelligence penetrate Al Qaeda core

US, Saudi intelligence penetrate Al Qaeda core

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Unable to do so in tribal tracts in Pakistan, US and Saudi intelligence agencies have successfully penetrated Al Qaeda network in the Arabian Peninsula and this helped American agencies to disrupt three major terror plots to explode passenger planes.

Al Qaeda: What's wrong about Malala shooting?

Al Qaeda: What's wrong about Malala shooting?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Al Qaeda claims that Pakistan's civilian and military leadership is trying to divert the public attention from the 'lost' war in Afghanistan by dwelling on the assassination attempt on activist Malala Yousufzai. Tahir Ali reports from Islamabad.

2 al-Qaeda-linked terror suspects arrested in Delhi

2 al-Qaeda-linked terror suspects arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Ahead of Independence Day, two men with suspected links to al-Qaeda were arrested in New Delhi in two separate cases, the police said on Thursday.

Al Qaeda plotting hundreds of attacks: Report

Al Qaeda plotting hundreds of attacks: Report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Al Qaeda militants are planning terror attacks from Yemen, prompting the country's Foreign Minister to appeal for global support to shore up its counter-terrorist forces. The plea by Abu Bakr al-Qirbi came after an Al Qaeda group based in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attempted suicide bombing of American transatlantic jetliner on Christmas Day.

French Al Qaeda commander captured in Pakistan

French Al Qaeda commander captured in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

A top French Al Qaeda terrorist linked to one of the masterminds of the 9/11 attacks has been arrested by Pakistani security agencies along the country's border with Iran.

Al Qaeda faces ideological split

Al Qaeda faces ideological split

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

In a revelation, the Newsweek magazine claims in its upcoming issue that the recent suicide attacks in Pakistan following the storming of Lal Masjid by the army to flush out militants were ordered by Zawahiri.

Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pak: US

Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pak: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Despite the military action taken by the Pakistani Army against the terrorist groups, the US remains concerned that Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pakistani territory, a Congressional report has said. 'Al Qaeda and Affiliates: Historical Perspective, Global Presence, and Implications for US Policy' was released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for US lawmakers on February 5.

Obama no better than Bush: Al Qaeda

Obama no better than Bush: Al Qaeda

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Warning that the US campaign against Al Qaeda in Pakistan "will fail" just like it "failed" in Iraq and Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden's deputy has said President Barack Obama's policies towards the Muslim world, including the Israel-Palestine conflict, were "nothing but illusions".

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Al Qaeda and other terror groups are obsessively meticulous about accounting. Leave alone guns and explosives, they keep an account of every penny spent -- even on a bar of soap, a light bulb or spaghetti.

Will Taliban and Al Qaeda break up?

Will Taliban and Al Qaeda break up?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Afghanistan's Taliban have been wrongly perceived as close ideological allies of Al Qaeda and they could be persuaded to renounce the deadly global terrorist group, American scholars say.

How the Lashkar has overtaken Al Qaeda

How the Lashkar has overtaken Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Is it the Al Qaeda or the Lashkar-e-Tayiba? Which of the two outfits is deadlier? Post 9/11, the Al Qeda was considered to be the most dangerous terrorist organisation in the world. However, today, things have changed and it is official that the Lashkar is the deadliest terrorist organisation in the world.

Al Qaeda routing money to India via Europe

Al Qaeda routing money to India via Europe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

European countries are being used as hot destinations by terror group Al Qaeda to route money to India, according to a report by Peruvian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Al Qaeda doesn't care about Kashmir: US

Al Qaeda doesn't care about Kashmir: US

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

United States Defence Secretary Robert Gates has rubbished Pakistan's long-standing stance that unresolved issues like the Kashmir dispute were breeding terrorism and providing food for thought for banned extremist organisations like the Al Qaeda."Al Qaeda doesn't care about Kashmir, what it cares about is creating problems and provoking conflicts," Gates said.Gates's latest remarks are in addition to his statements, which he gave in New Delhi earlier this week.

Al Qaeda helping Lashkar to attack India: US

Al Qaeda helping Lashkar to attack India: US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Al Qaeda is helping and providing assistance to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba in launching terrorist attacks in India with the objective of provoking a conflict between India and Pakistan, United States Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Nearly 200 fighters at an Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent terror training camp in the Af-Pak border region were killed in a recent attack by the US and Afghan commandos.

US drone takes out Al Qaeda India branch leader

US drone takes out Al Qaeda India branch leader

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

A deputy leader of Al Qaeda's branch in the Indian subcontinent, who was seen as a "rising star" in terrorist circles, died in an American drone strike in Pakistan in January that also killed an American and Italian hostage, according to a media report.

Al-Qaeda using stomach bombs to fool security

Al-Qaeda using stomach bombs to fool security

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

The Al-Qaeda has developed new explosive devices that enable suicide bombers carry them hidden in stomach to breach airline security measures, the media reported on Sunday. An al-Qaeda militant passed through several airline security checks with a bomb hidden in his intestine and made an abortive bid to assassinate a prominent Saudi prince, The Sunday Telegraph reported.

'Al Qaeda seeking nuclear secrets from Pakistan'

'Al Qaeda seeking nuclear secrets from Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Al Qaeda is trying to seek nuclear secrets from Pakistan and it remains as dangerous as ever, Special United States Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke said on Wednesday. "Al Qaeda is still there in the region, ever dangerous and publicly asking people to attack the US and publicly asking nuclear engineers to give them nuclear secrets from Pakistan," Holbrooke said during a reception hosted by the Congressional Caucus.

2010: Al Qaeda down but not out

2010: Al Qaeda down but not out

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

In 2010, Al Qaeda's attempts to export terror to India, United States and Europe failed to quite an extent, analyses B Raman.

Primary enemy is Al Qaeda not Taliban, says Panetta

Primary enemy is Al Qaeda not Taliban, says Panetta

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said that Al Qaeda is the primary enemy of United States in the Af-Pak region and those parts of the Taliban who support Al Qaeda is also American target.

Al Qaeda feeling the heat, says US

Al Qaeda feeling the heat, says US

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Al Qaeda has started feeling the heat as a result of the intensification of American efforts against it in the Af-Pak region, a top Obama Administration official has said.

Pakistan remains Al Qaeda's nerve centre: Kerry

Pakistan remains Al Qaeda's nerve centre: Kerry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

There is no doubt that the Al Qaeda has expanded its network to newer areas like Yemen and Somalia, but Pakistan remains its nerve centre, a top American Senator said on Wednesday.

Al Qaeda  taunting me: Musharraf

Al Qaeda taunting me: Musharraf

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

No let up in crackdown on terror, says Musharraf

Al Qaeda is raising billions, framing deadly plan

Al Qaeda is raising billions, framing deadly plan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

A major chunk of the donations has been coming in countries such as Kuwait, Qatar and Dubai. However, the last year has seen a large number of persons from Switzerland, Africa and Russia contributing towards the Al-Qaeda coffers. Thanks to the improved funding, the Al-Qaeda has managed to set up more wings in countries like Nigeria, Sudan, Yemen, Morocco, United Kingdom and the latest one in California.

Nuclear physicist with Al Qaeda links booked

Nuclear physicist with Al Qaeda links booked

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

According to a report in The Times, Adlene Hicheur, who is of Algerian origin, was arrested last week with his younger brother after intelligence agents intercepted his alleged Internet contacts with Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Russian forces kill key Al Qaeda coordinator

Russian forces kill key Al Qaeda coordinator

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

A senior Al Qaeda operative, who was the terror group's coordinator in the Caucasus region, has been killed by the security forces in an operation in Daghestan area of South Russia, reports said on Monday.

Al-Qaeda commander may lead Pak Taliban

Al-Qaeda commander may lead Pak Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The dreaded Al-Qaeda is trying to install one of its commanders as the new "chief" of Pakistani Taliban, which it fears is in disarray, following the reported slaying of group's leader Baitullah Mehsud in a US missile strike.

Al Qaeda bombed Madrid trains, claims email

Al Qaeda bombed Madrid trains, claims email

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Arabic newspaper Al-Quds al-Arabi received an email from the Brigade of Abu Hafs al-Masri in the name of al Qaeda claiming responsibility for the bombings that claimed 186 lives.

No evidence to link Iran with al Qaeda

No evidence to link Iran with al Qaeda

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Al Rubaie also said on Saturday that the people who are afraid of the democracy in Iraq were funding extremism.

Majority of Al Qaeda leadership eliminated: Expert

Majority of Al Qaeda leadership eliminated: Expert

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Al Qaeda, one of the world's most dreaded terror outfits, has had nearly 50-60 per cent of its original top leadership eliminated and is looking for more people from parts of Pakistan to carry forward its terror activities, a leading United States expert has said. "Nearly 50-60 per cent of the original top leadership of the Al Qaeda has been eliminated and they are now looking for more people from parts of Pakistan to continue the terror activities," said an expert.

Al Qaeda informant was ignored

Al Qaeda informant was ignored

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

A man who had lunch with Osama and offered to spy on him was ignored by intelligence agencies in 2000.