Al Qaeda

Iraq: Car Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 14

Relentless string of attacks just one signal that a resurgent Al Qaeda is relocating its center of gravity from Pakistan to the Middle East.

Report: Syrian Al Qaeda Leader Killed

Imad Ahmad reportedly killed in botched raid on forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar el-Assad.

Al Qaeda Vows to Free Imprisoned Members

After a series of mass jailbreaks, Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula promises that "victory is within reach."

Report: UK Government Aid "Seized by Al Shabab"

Al Qaeda-linked Somalian terrorist group took possession of enough aid to sustain it "for a fairly long time."

Threat Level Lowered, U.S. Embassies to Reopen

18 of the 19 American embassies in the Middle East that were closed last week are to be reopened

2 Al Qaeda Militants Dead in U.S. Air Strike

In the two weeks that the U.S. has carried out air strikes in Yemen, a suspected 38 militants have been killed.

American Jihadi: Somalia is Like Disneyland

Video by Al Qaeda's Somali branch includes interviews with enlistees from Minnesota, now dead, who urge others to join.

Defense Minister: Reports of Sinai Strike Just 'Rumors'

Israel “respects Egypt's full sovereignty” and “will not allow rumors and speculations” to hurt peace accord.

Jihadists: Israeli Air Strike in Sinai Killed 4

Al Qaeda affiliate in Sinai vows revenge after its members were killed as they prepared missile strike.

US Drones Blitz Al Qaeda in Yemen

Three strikes in a single day brings drone-strike death toll up to 30 in the past month.

Yemen: Fresh Drone Strike Keeps Up Pressure on Al Qaeda

Drone strike, the sixth in two weeks, comes amid raised terror alert in the region.

Western Jihadists Play Key Role in Seizing Syrian Airbase

Increasing role of western jihadists in Syrian conflict raises the question: what happens when they go home?

Yemen: Huge Al Qaeda Plot Foiled

US “preparing special operations forces for possible strikes against al-Qaeda in Yemen.”

U.S. Orders Citizens Out of Yemen after Drone Hit

Drone strike kills four Al Qaeda men, citizens told to leave the country "immediately" over terrorism concerns.

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.

Some U.S. Embassies to Remain Closed Through Saturday

The U.S. State Department announces that it will extend the closure of 19 embassies and consulates in the Middle East through Saturday.

US Holds Urgent Talks Amid Unprecedented Shutdown

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula reportedly behind threats which closed 22 US embassies worldwide.

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.

Top U.S. Officials Meet Over Al-Qaeda Threat

Top U.S. officials are reviewing the threat of a terrorist attack that has led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates.

Interpol Alert: Al Qaeda Linked to Jail Breaks

There were prison breaks across nine nations in the past month, and Al Qaeda is suspected of playing a role.

U.S. Warns of Possible Al-Qaeda Attack in August

The United States issued a worldwide alert, warning of plans by Al-Qaeda to launch an attack in the Middle East or North Africa in August.

FBI Sidestepping Terror Group in Benghazi Probe, GOP Charges

Republican lawmakers voice concerns about the dragging pace of the probe of the attack on the U.S. Consulate at Benghazi, Libya.

Iraq: Fresh Violence Kills More Than 50

Only a week after 500 Al Qaeda terrorists escape from jail, fears of a spike in violence are being realized.

Analysis

Al Qaeda on the Rise?

After Al Qaeda claims responsibility for largest ever Iraqi jailbreak, has it emerged from 12 years of war with the west stronger than ever?

Congress Okays Initial Arms Shipments to Syria Rebels

House and Senate Intelligence Committees give green light to send CIA weapons to rebels, despite concerns over Al Qaeda.

U.S. Passport Found among Syria Jihadists

Passport found at abandoned al Qaaeda base in Syria belongs to Pennsylvania-born Amir Farouk Ibrahim.

"Hundreds" of Al Qaeda Terrorists Escape Iraqi Jail

Around 500 "senior" Al Qaeda terrorists, some on death row, freed in bloody jailbreak

Syrian Kurds Capture Al Qaeda Head in Syria

Syrian Kurdish rebels say they’ve captured the head of ISIS, representing the jihadist Syrian rebel groups linked to Al Qaeda in Iraq.

Syrian Kurds Clash with Islamists, Prepare for Autonomy

Syrian Kurds clashed with radical Islamist rebels, killing at least four. Turkish boy killed by stray fire

Yemen: Al Qaeda Deputy Killed in Drone Strike

Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula confirms the death of ex-Gitmo inmate, Said al-Shihri

Car Bomb Outside Police Station Kills 13 Near Damascus

A car bombing outside police headquarters killed 13, including 10 police officers and a child, in a town 50 miles north of Damascus.

Syria: Clashes Escalate Between Free Syrian Army, Al Qaeda

Clashes between FSA, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, underline growing tensions between rebel factions

Syria: Al-Qaeda Linked Rebels Kill Free Syrian Army Officer

Syrian rebels linked to Al-Qaeda have killed a senior figure in the Western-backed Free Syrian army.

Bin Laden Report: US Assassination "Act of War"

Leaked 336-page report levels scathing criticism at Pakistani, US gov'ts; reveals previously unknown details of Bin Laden's time in hiding.

Al Qaeda-Linked Rebel Infighting Begins in Syria

Local infighting between Islamist rebel factions – and between the jihadists and the more moderate opposition forces – has begun in Syria.

Two Arrested in 'Canada Day' Terror Plot

Two suspects arrested on terror charges after having been accused of plotting to use explosive devices in British Columbia on “Canada Day”.

Al-Qaeda Inspired Terror Plot Foiled in Canada

Two residents of British Columbia arrested in a terror plot that involved placing pressure cooker bombs at the local legislature.

Twitter Becoming Jihadi 'Beacon for Sharing'

Twitter is used "as a beacon for sharing" links to content across multiple digital platforms, investigators said.

Video Shows Al Qaeda Conquest of a Town

Documentation of Al Qaeda fighters taking over Al-Shadadi in Syria shows their relatively high morale.

Fiji Troops Replace Austria in Golan Heights UN Force

A force of 170 soldiers from Fiji will replace Austrian troops in the UN peacekeeping force monitoring the Golan Heights buffer zone.

Sinai on High Alert, Al Qaeda Sets Up Base

The Egyptian government has declared a high alert in Sinai following a high level of Al Qaeda terrorist activity in the region.

Report: US Hacked Al Qaeda's Online Hate 'Inspire' Magazine

The al Qaeda online magazine "Inspire" was disrupted by a hacking attack carried out by United States intelligence operatives last month.

Syrian Civil War an ‘Iranian Fight’ Says Think Tank Chief

A Gulf-based analyst quoted by The Washington Post says the Syrian civil war is Syrian no longer: now it's an Iranian fight to the finish.

Tensions in Syrian Rebel Factions Over Teen Killing in Aleppo

The execution of a young teen for blasphemy in Aleppo this week has sparked rage among residents and tension between rebel groups.

'Anti-Semitism Pervades Al Qaeda Magazine'

In effort to recruit jihadists, Al Qaeda magazine depicts Jews as being at war with Islam and calls for the destruction of Israel.

Al-Qaeda Syrian Rebel Group Now Sitting on Israeli Border

The IDF verified reports that Syrian rebel forces, most likely affiliated wih Al Qaeda had conquered areas of the Golan city of Kuneitra.

Al-Qaeda Sets Up 'Complaints Department' in Syria

Al-Qaeda has set up a complaints department after taking control of parts of the civilian administration in northern Syria.

Al-Qaeda Plot to Use Toy Planes in Chemical Attack Foiled

Iraqi officials uncover al-Qaeda plot to carry out poison gas attacks in the Middle East, Europe and North America.

Israel's New Neighbor: Syrian Al-Qaeda Rebel Group

Syrian rebel group Jabhat al-Nusra, closely identified with al-Qaeda, has "moved in" next to the border with Israel

French Soldier Stabbed in Paris

Copycat attack? Man “of North African appearance” stabs a soldier and escapes. Soldier loses much blood but will survive.

The New Syria: Flogging in the Town Square

Islamist rebel forces have begun holding sharia-based trials and meting public punishment.

Egypt: Terrorists Planned to Bomb Cairo Embassies

Terrorists arrested in Egypt over the weekend were planning to attack the U.S. and French embassies, officials said.

Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Canada Terror Plot

U.S. prosecutors have charged a third man in connection with a plot to derail a passenger train at the Canada-U.S. border.

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

Canada tried to deport one of the two terrorists it caught this week, but didn't proceed.

Video: 'Project Smooth' Suspects Had 'Capacity, Intent' to Kill

Canada conducted “extensive and complex investigation," which lead to arrest of two men suspected of plotting Al-Qaeda inspired attack.

Three Saudis Imprisoned for Plotting to Kill Americans

An anti-terror court has sentenced three Saudis to six years in prison each for plotting to kill Americans.

North Korea Dismisses Allegations Over Boston Bombings

North Korea denies allegations by US website that it might have been behind Boston bombings.

Saudi Arabia Builds Luxury Rehab Center for Terrorists

Saudi Arabia is hoping to wean jailed Al-Qaeda terrorists off extremism with a luxury rehabilitation center in Riyadh.

UAE Busts 'Qaeda Cell' of Seven Arabs

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state.

Radical Egyptian Cleric: Boston Bombing Meant to Send a Message

A radical Egyptian Salafi cleric said that the terror attack in Boston was meant to tell the West that terrorists are alive and well.