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Monday, May 02, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama: Time To 'Harness' The Unity Inspired By Bin Laden's Demise

May 2, 2011 At the White House, the president told a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers that he hopes the bringing to justice of al-Qaida mastermind Osama bin Laden draws Republicans and Democrats closer together.

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The Two-Way

Can Al-Qaida's No. 2 Fill Bin Laden's Shoes?

May 2, 2011 Will Osama bin Laden's deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri take command of al-Qaida? Presidential adviser John Brennan said in a briefing today that he thinks Zawahiri is not a sure thing to lead a unified al-Qaida

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Monday, April 25, 2011

The Two-Way

Also In WikiLeaks Papers: Al-Qaida Leaders' Movements Following Sept. 11

April 25, 2011 There's a lot to read this morning about the suspected terrorists who have been held at the U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as well as just where many of al-Qaida's top leaders were on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Tuesday, March 01, 2011

The Two-Way

New Evidence Of Al-Qaida Plotter's Role

An image of Anwar al-Awlaki taken from an October 2010 video.

March 1, 2011 Al-Qaeda plotter's role unveiled in UK bomb plot

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

The Two-Way

On State TV: Gadhafi Again Blames Al-Qaida, 'Kids On Drugs'

February 24, 2011 In what sounds like a reprise of the points he hit when he appeared on Libyan state TV two days ago, Moammar Gadhafi has taken to the airwaves again to blame foreign influences for the protests that have swept across much of his nation.

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Wednesday, February 09, 2011

The Two-Way

In Some Ways, Terrorist Threat Is Highest Since 9/11, Napolitano Says

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security today (Feb. 9, 2011).

February 9, 2011 "We are now operating under the assumption, based on the latest intelligence and recent arrests, that individuals prepared to carry out terrorist attacks and acts of violence might be in the United States," the Homeland Security secretary says.

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Friday, January 21, 2011

The Two-Way

In Recording, Voice Thought To Be Bin Laden's Threatens French Hostages

January 21, 2011 "President Nicolas Sarkozy's refusal to remove his forces from Afghanistan is nothing but a green light for killing the French hostages," the voice says. Al-Qaida affiliates are thought to be holding at least 7 French hostages.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Two-Way

Clinton Hopes To Broaden Relations With Yemen During Visit

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is welcomed by Yemen's foreign minister, Abu Bakr al-Qurbi, at Sanaa airport upon her arrival earlier today (Jan. 11, 2011).

January 11, 2011 The secretary of state's visit was kept secret until after she had arrived because of the serious security issues involved with having America's top diplomat go to a nation where al-Qaida affiliated terrorists are known to operate.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

The Two-Way

Reports: U.K. Arrests Tied To 'Large-Scale' Terrorist Plans

December 20, 2010 Officials say they have evidence that the men were preparing some type of attack within the U.K., possibly involving bombs.

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Monday, December 06, 2010

The Two-Way

Explosive Reading: The Al-Qaida, Dickens Connection

An Inspire screenshot showing a book.

December 6, 2010 A book shipped with the explosives used in October's failed bomb plot appears to have been the Dickens classic Great Expectations.

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Friday, September 10, 2010

The Two-Way

Sober Reading: Threat Of Homegrown Terrorists

September 10, 2010 Al-Qaida may have been weakened, but there's a growing danger from so-called homegrown terrorists who may be more difficult to spot, according to analysis from a bipartisan think-tank. Read the report.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Even Jihadists Get the Blues

June 10, 2008 Restless days for Al-Qaida... the revolt against Bin Laden.

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