Al Qaeda

Egyptian Court Sentences 7 Sinai Jihadis to Death

Members of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis found guilty of deadly attacks against Egyptian military targets

College Student Sentenced in Christmas Bomb Plot

Oregon man had plotted to detonate truck bomb at 2010 Christmas gathering in FBI setup; sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Mavi Marmara 'Peace Activist' Killed in US Airstrike

Turkish IHH activist who took part in infamous Gaza flotilla killed in Syria airstrike; reports say he was fighting with Al Qaeda.

Al Qaeda Urges Jihadists to 'Rescue Jihad' from ISIS

Too extreme? Al Qaeda leadership denounced ISIS, claims its Caliphate is based on 'oppression' and 'deviation.'

U.S. Airstrikes Kill Head of Al-Qaeda Splinter Group in Syria

Head of the Al-Qaeda splinter group Khorasan killed by an airstrike in Syria, according to an official in Washington.

Confusion as France Arrests, Then 'Loses' Key Terror Suspect

Brother-in-law of Mohammed Merah, who commmitted the 2012 Toulouse Massacre, disappeared en-route from Turkey to France.

Analysts Say Al Qaeda Still a Bigger Threat Than 'Islamic State'

Although ISIS jihadis returning from Syria pose a definite threat, experts warn Al Qaeda still far more deadly on a global scale.

Al-Qaeda Promises 'Dark Days' for U.S. Coalition Against IS

Al-Qaeda’s branches in Yemen and North Africa call for jihadists to unite against the common threat from a U.S.-led coalition.

Al Qaeda Flags Continue to Fly Near Temple Mount

Black flags of jihad still flying atop the Kotel Hakatan - and neither the police nor the city are doing anything about it.

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Israelis Warned of Heightened Terror Threat Abroad

Western Europe highlighted as region of concern, along with Africa, amid warnings of jihadi fighters returning from abroad.

'My Father Killed Rabbi Meir Kahane - But I Chose Peace'

El Sayid Nossair shot Rabbi Meir Kahane and masterminded the 1993 World Trade Center attack - but his son chose a different path.

Netanyahu: Israel Mourned on 9/11; Palestinians Celebrated

'Israel fully supports Obama's call for a united action against ISIS,' says PM Netanyahu. 'Militant Islam will perish.'

Watch: Al Qaeda Captures Syrian Town on Border with Israel

Video shows Al Qaeda's Syrian branch, the Nusra Front, capturing the town of Naba Al-Sakhr, as fierce fighting continues.

Listen: New Ari Lesser Song Compares Hamas to Al Qaeda, Taliban

American-Jewish rapper's new single questions western support for fundamentalist Islamic terror group.

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".

UN Confirms 43 Peacekeepers Captured by Syrian Rebels on Golan

43 peacekeepers from Fiji captured on Syrian side of Golan, where rebels fly black Al Qaeda flag.

London Mosque With Terror Past Locks Up Journalist

Al Jazeera journalist held against his will for 30 minutes after asking about Muslim Brotherhood at Al Qaeda cleric's former mosque.

Intelligence: Islamic State Planning Terror Attack in US, Europe

Concerns grow over IS influence abroad, as intelligence officials claim terror group rivals Al Qaeda in the Middle East.

IS Actively Joining Gaza Terror War on Israel

Evidence shows extent of extremist Jihadist terrorists' involvement in attacks on Israel; groups claim rocket attacks, list 13 casualties.

Investigation into Bowe Bergdahl Abduction Begins

US Army investigates whether or not controversial US captive deserted to join the Taliban.

Syrian Man Arrested in Belgium Over Terror Links

Man found in possession of videos showing killings by jihadis, suspected of links to Al Qaeda.

Anti-Israel Protesters Block London Traffic, Wave Al Qaeda Flag

Islamist protesters wave PLO, Al Qaeda flags as they leave motorists trapped in a major traffic route under the River Thames.

Watch: Al Qaeda, Hezbollah Battle it out in Syria

Footage taken by Syrian rebels appears to show fierce clashes along Lebanese border.

Special CIA Unit Sent to UK to Investigate British Islamists

Washington takes concerns over Islamism in Britain into its own hands, concerned that ISIS influence can spread to the West.

Obama’s Old-New Ally: Iran

World Leaders Alarmed over Islamist Takeover of Iraqi City

US, UN officials alarmed about 'extremely serious' fall of Iraq's second city to Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.

Alarm as Iraq's Second City, US Equipment, Seized by Islamists

Iraqi PM calls state of emergency as Islamic State of Iraq and Levant rout security forces in Mosul; could have far-reaching implications.

Canadian Youth Helped Carry Out Iraq Suicide Bombing

A Canadian in his mid-20s helped kill some 40 people in a terror attack in Iraq last year.

Syrian Islamic Rebels Sign Covenant of Honor

Researchers Urge Canada to Investigate Muslim Brotherhood

Research group insists that Muslim Brotherhood more dangerous to the West than Al-Qaeda.

Lebanon Arrests British Islamist Leader who Praised Al-Qaeda

Lebanese security forces arrest Omar Bakri, founder of the British Al Muhajiroun who was banished from Britain in 2005.

Dozens of Syrian Soldiers Killed in Four Suicide Bombings

Al Qaeda rebel group launches offensive ahead of presidential elections denounced as 'farcical'.

Leader of Sinai Al-Qaeda-Inspired Group Eliminated

The leader of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which fired rockets from the Sinai towards Eilat, killed in drive-by shooting.

Iraq: Jihadis Vow to 'Conquer Jerusalem From You, Oh Jews!'

Video of foreign jihadists in Iraq promising to conquer Jerusalem, Rome,once more highlights concerns over Islamists in Syria.

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Al Qaeda Terrorist Convicted on Terror Charges in US Court

Infamous, hook-handed Al Qaeda terrorist Abu Hamza al-Masri found guilty of conspiring to build training camp in Oregon.

Arutz Sheva Special Report

Who Are the Syrian Rebels - And Are They a Threat to Israel?

As Syria's civil war enters its 4th year, just what would be the implications of a rebel victory for Israel's security?

Watch: Islamists Showcase Kidnapped Christian Girls

Video is the first definitive proof of life since the nearly 300 girls were kidnapped. Islamists claim they have 'converted to Islam'.

Yemen: Terrorists Attack Presidential Palace, Kill 5 Guards

Suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists attack Yemen's presidential palace, killing five guards. Yemen’s President unharmed.

'Humiliate Christians Until They Convert'

Sermon by Salafi Islamist leader in UK details the bullying tactics advocated by global jihadists in the pursuit of an 'Islamic State'.

'I Abducted Your Girls; I Will Sell Them, By Allah!'

Leader of Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram says he will sell nearly 300 kidnapped Christian girls. 'Allah says I should sell!'

Malaysian Police Trash Al Qaeda Hijack Theory

Police deny that 11 people arrested over the weekend were involved with the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Yemen: Gov't Forces Kill 36 Al Qaeda Terrorists

Operation against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula rages in eastern Shabwa province.

Eleven Arrested over Missing Malaysian Airlines Flight

Range of people said to be linked to Al Qaeda arrested in Kuala Lumpur. Are they also linked to mysterious cargo on the missing airliner?

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.

Hezbollah, Al Qaeda and Hamas Flags in Jerusalem

Terrorist flags waved at Arab wedding procession in Old City amid shouts of 'we will write on the pistol: Al-Aqsa is holy to us.'

Holocaust Museum, Synagogues Featured on Al Qaeda Hit List

US trial of British hate-preacher Abu Hamza reveals more fascinating revelations from a would-be suicide bomber-turned-snitch.

Al Qaeda Chief Explosives Expert Dead in 'Unprecedented' US Op.

Reports that US special forces operation in Yemen took out most senior member of Al Qaeda since Bin Laden in 2011.

Fatah Official Accuses Al Qaeda of 'Helping Zionists'

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

Lebanese Army Arrests High-Level Al Qaeda Operative

Palestinian Arab terrorist allegedly involved in multiple attacks for global jihad terror group caught in Lebanon.

Al-Qaeda Group Threatens Canada, US in Viral Video

Terrorist from ISIS throws passport into fire as he vows revenge on US President Barack Obama.

Watch: Al Qaeda Holds Largest 'Most Dangerous' Meeting in Years

Al Qaeda's second-in-command mingles with over 100 fighters, commanders - but how did US intelligence agencies miss him?

Explosion at Bus Station in Nigeria Kills 71, Injures 124

Officials scramble to determine the cause of the blast, but analysts suspect Al Qaeda-linked Boko Haram.

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 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 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.

Canadian Arrested On Way To Somali Al Qaeda Group

Somali-Canadian from Toronto arrested on way to Somalia to join terror group, targeted in undercover sting operation.

'Moderate' Rebel Leader Says 'Al Qaeda is Not Our Problem'

Jamal Maarouf, seen by many in the west as the last hope for moderate Syrian rebels, says his group happy to fight alongside Al Qaeda.

Are British Prisons A 'Terrorist Breeding Ground'?

UK up in arms after survey reveals Islamists radicalizing prisoners from the inside, Al Qaeda literature found in cells.

Bin Laden's Son-in-Law Convicted on Terror Charges in NYC

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, ex Al Qaeda spokesman, found guilty of conspiring to kill Americans, supporting terrorists.

UK Schools 'Being Taken Over by Radical Muslims'

Dept. of Education taking 'special measures' after several public schools targeted in organized 'Trojan Horse' takeover by Islamists.