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US intelligence official:

'It is unclear who succeeded Al-Qaeda leader'

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri was believed to have been killed in a US raid last year, but his succession remains unclear.

'It is unclear who succeeded Al-Qaeda leader'

Taliban claims:

'We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader'

Taliban says it has not found the body of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US air strike in Kabul last month.

'We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader'

State Department:

'Elimination of Al-Qaeda leader could lead to violence'

State Department says the killing of Ayman Al-Zawahiri may prompt Al-Qaeda supporters to target US facilities or citizens.

'Elimination of Al-Qaeda leader could lead to violence'

VP Harris:

'The American people and the world are now safer'

Vice President Kamala Harris says elimination of Al-Qaeda leader fulfills Washington’s commitment to protect Americans from terrorism.

'The American people and the world are now safer'

Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader

Saudi Arabia stresses importance of efforts to eradicate terrorism after US announces elimination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader

Biden confirms:

US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan

US President confirms he ordered air strike which eliminated Ayman Al-Zawahiri: Justice has been served. This terrorist leader is no more.

US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan

Al-Qaeda leader blasts 'Zionist Arabs' in new video

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri attacks Arab countries for “collaborating” with the US.

Al-Qaeda leader blasts 'Zionist Arabs' in new video

Al-Qaeda leader calls for attacks on US and Israeli targets

On anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Ayman Al-Zawahiri calls Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets.

Al-Qaeda leader calls for attacks on US and Israeli targets

Al-Qaeda leader: US embassy relocation proves it's an enemy

Ayman al-Zawahiri calls on Muslims to wage war against the US.

Al-Qaeda leader: US embassy relocation proves it's an enemy

Al-Qaeda leader calls for 'jihad' against America

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri blasts U.S. decision to move embassy to Jerusalem, calls for "resistance" and "jihad".

Al-Qaeda leader calls for 'jihad' against America

Al-Qaeda leader praises stabbing attacks in Israel

In latest audio recording, Ayman Al-Zawahiri calls for Muslims to unite in order to "liberate" Jerusalem.

Al-Qaeda leader praises stabbing attacks in Israel

Al-Qaeda leader urges Muslim unity against West and Russia

Ayman Al-Zawahiri calls on Muslim supporters to band together to confront the “threat” from the West and Russia.

Al-Qaeda leader urges Muslim unity against West and Russia

Al-Qaeda Leader Urges Attacks in Western Countries

Ayman al-Zawahiri calls on young Muslim men in the United States and other Western countries to carry out attacks in those countries.

Al-Qaeda Leader Urges Attacks in Western Countries

Qaeda Leader: ISIS is 'Illegitimate' - But we Might Work with It

Ayman al-Zawahiri says ISIS and its leader are illegitimate, but says the groups may work together against Western-led coalition.

Qaeda Leader: ISIS is 'Illegitimate' - But we Might Work with It

ISIS Offers Reward for Killing Al Qaeda Leader

Conflict between rival jihadist groups reaches new heights, as ISIS 'wanted dead' posters place bounty on Ayman al-Zawahiri's head.

ISIS Offers Reward for Killing Al Qaeda Leader

Al-Qaeda Declares New Branch in India

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri announces the formation of an Indian branch of his group which will "raise the flag of jihad".

Al-Qaeda Declares New Branch in India

Al Qaeda Head Tells Syrian Branch to 'Stop Infighting'

Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for Nusra Front, ISIS to unite in fighting Assad, as city of Homs expected to fall to regime forces.

Al Qaeda Head Tells Syrian Branch to 'Stop Infighting'

Fatah Official Accuses Al Qaeda of 'Helping Zionists'

PA, Al Qaeda trade barbs, after global jihad terror organization calls Abbas a 'sell-out.'

Fatah Official Accuses Al Qaeda of 'Helping Zionists'

Al-Qaeda Head's Former Deputy Arrested in Egypt

Thirwat Salah Shehata, a senior Islamist close to Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, arrested in a Cairo suburb.

Al-Qaeda Head's Former Deputy Arrested in Egypt

Al-Qaeda Head's Brother to Face Trial in Egypt

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri's brother will stand trial with 67 others for forming a "terrorist group" and plotting attacks.

Al-Qaeda Head's Brother to Face Trial in Egypt

Al-Qaeda Chief: Rebel Infighting in Syria is 'Sedition'

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri tells jihadists in Syria to accept Islamic arbitration to end three months of infighting.

Al-Qaeda Chief: Rebel Infighting in Syria is 'Sedition'

Al-Qaeda Head Calls for End to Syria Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for an end to clashes between jihadists and Islamists fighting to oust Syria’s regime.

Al-Qaeda Head Calls for End to Syria Rebel Infighting

Al Qaeda Chief Urges Lone Attacks to Bleed US Dry

Ayman al-Zawahiri has called for a wave of lone-wolf attacks on the United States in a bid to weaken and bleed the US economy.

Al Qaeda Chief Urges Lone Attacks to Bleed US Dry

Al-Qaeda Vowed to 'Change the Face of History'

Yemen's president: A vow by Al-Qaeda to carry out an attack that would "change the face of history" led to closures of Western embassies.

Al-Qaeda Vowed to 'Change the Face of History'

Al-Qaeda Head Ordered Yemen Affiliate to Attack U.S. Embassy

U.S. decided to shut down its embassies after intercepting an order by Al-Qaeda chief to attack an embassy in the Middle East.

Al-Qaeda Head Ordered Yemen Affiliate to Attack U.S. Embassy

Al-Qaeda Head Blames U.S. for Egypt Coup

Ayman al-Zawahiri accuses the United States of "plotting" with Egypt's military, secularists and Christians to overthrow Morsi.

Al-Qaeda Head Blames U.S. for Egypt Coup

Head of Syria's Al-Nusra Pledges Allegiance to Al-Qaeda

Hours after Al-Qaeda confirmed that Al-Nusra is a member of its international network, the head of Al-Nusra pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda.

Head of Syria's Al-Nusra Pledges Allegiance to Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda Chief Wants Islamic State in Syria

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has urged rebels, in a new internet message, to fight to establish an Islamic state in Syria.

Al-Qaeda Chief Wants Islamic State in Syria

Is Al Qaeda's Jewish Kidnap Victim Alive in Pakistan?

It's been one year since a Jewish American contractor was kidnapped by Al Qaeda terrorists in Lahore, Pakistan. Where is Warren Weinstein?

Is Al Qaeda's Jewish Kidnap Victim Alive in Pakistan?

Zawahiri to Afghans: Rise Against 'Crusader Swine'

Al-Qaeda's chief is stirring the pot and hoping to make gains from a recent spate of scandals involving US troops in Afghanistan.

Zawahiri to Afghans: Rise Against 'Crusader Swine'

Al Qaeda Group Attacks Egyptian Gas Line to Israel

The Al Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Jihad terrorist group claims responsibility for sabotaging the Egyptian gas line to Israel and Jordan.

Al Qaeda Group Attacks Egyptian Gas Line to Israel

Al Qaeda Takes Credit for Arab Uprisings

Al Qaeda's new chief Ayman al-Zawahiri insists the terror movement deserves credit for the Arab Spring.

Al Qaeda Takes Credit for Arab Uprisings

Al Qaeda Leader Urges Muslims to Avenge Bin Laden

The new head of the international Al Qaeda terrorist organization is urging Muslims worldwide to avenge the group's dead leader.

Al Qaeda Leader Urges Muslims to Avenge Bin Laden

Panetta: Al Qaeda's End 10-20 Targeted Killings Away

US secretary of defense Leon Panetta says Al-Qaeda can be strategically defeated if 10-20 of the organization's key leaders can be killed, captured

Panetta: Al Qaeda's End 10-20 Targeted Killings Away

Al Qaeda Says No Recognition for the 'Alleged' Israel

In an apparently superfluous statement, Al Qaeda promised terror groups in Israel it would never recognize the Jewish state.

Al Qaeda Says No Recognition for the 'Alleged' Israel

Ayman al-Zawahiri Grabs Al-Qaeda Top Job

Egyptian-born Ayman al-Zawahiri will succeed assassinated terror mastermind Osama Bin Laden as Al Qaeda's new top dog.

Ayman al-Zawahiri Grabs Al-Qaeda Top Job

After Bin Laden's Death: Is Zawahiri the New Leader?

While speculation is rampant that Ayman al-Zawahiri will be Al-Qaeda's new leader, analysts say that he lacks Bin Laden's charisma.

After Bin Laden's Death: Is Zawahiri the New Leader?

Al Qaeda to Turkey: Break Ties with Israel, Stop Killing Muslims

The Al-Qaeda terrorist group slammed the Turkish government Sunday for its ties with Israel and for its record on killing Muslims in Afghanistan.

Al Qaeda to Turkey: Break Ties with Israel, Stop Killing Muslims

Jordanian Double Agent Murders 7 CIA, 1 Fellow Jordanian Spy

A Jordanian spy sent to Afghanistan to search out top Al Qaeda leaders turned double agent and murdered 7 CIA men and 1 Jordanian.

Jordanian Double Agent Murders 7 CIA, 1 Fellow Jordanian Spy