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Aug 04 2022
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Al Qaeda Leader Killed by US Drone Strike
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The leader of al Qaeda and one of the main figures in planning the September 11 attacks was killed in a U.S. drone strike on Sunday. Ayman al-Zawahiri was hiding in a wealthy neighborhood of Kabul, Afghanistan, according to U.S
AllSides StaffOct 28 2019
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In creating spectacle around Baghdadi’s death, Trump departs from Obama’s more measured tone on bin Laden
President Barack Obama was wrapping up a solemn address announcing the death of Osama bin Laden in a Special Forces operation in 2011 when he made a call to the nation’s better angels: The United States would overcome terrorists, he said, by holding true to its ideals as “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
On Sunday, President Trump chose a different
Washington PostNov 20 2012
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Hamas, Israel reportedly near truce agreement, as Clinton heads to Middle East
Hamas and Israeli officials reportedly were engaged in talks Tuesday -- with Egyptian officials as intermediaries -- that would put in place within hours a cease-fire in their weeklong conflict. A senior Hamas official told the AP that a truce agreement was within reach, while Reuters quoted an Israeli spokesman who said that while a cease-fire wasn't finalized, the "ball is still in play."
Fox News (Online News)Sep 22 2014
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Islamic State Group Calls for Attacking Civilians
Fighters of the Islamic State militant group are ready to battle a U.S.-led military coalition seeking to destroy it, the group's spokesman said in a new audio recording in which he called on Muslims worldwide to kill civilians of nations that join the fight.
American and French warplanes have carried airstrikes against the group, and U.S. President Barack Obama is working to form a
Newsmax (News)Apr 13 2020
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What a lockdown means when home is hundreds of miles away
“Stay at home” is a common refrain as countries announce lockdowns against COVID-19. But that can be practically impossible for society’s most vulnerable. That challenge has played out on a massive scale in India.
Late last month, as India’s transport came to a halt and its residents prepared for lockdown, Prakash Meghwal began a long walk home. With roughly a dollar and a half in his
Christian Science MonitorOct 28 2023
Headline Roundup
Israeli Forces Strike 150 Targets, Remain in Gaza After Friday Night Incursion
Israeli forces remained in Gaza Saturday after a night of fighting that signals the beginning of a wider incursion and escalation of its conflict with Hamas.
The Details: Israeli troops, armor, and artillery entered Gaza from the north on Friday, and were supported by airstrikes and bombardment from the sea. Israeli jets struck 150 underground targets across northern Gaza, killing
NPR (Online News) Financial Times Newsmax (News)Oct 28 2019
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Trump defends keeping ‘leaker’ Schiff, Pelosi out of the loop on al-Baghdadi raid
President Trump on Monday defended his decision not to give Democratic congressional leaders advance notice of the raid that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, saying once again that he was concerned the details would leak out.
When Trump first announced al-Baghdadi's death Sunday morning, he said he decided not to tell officials, including House Speaker Nancy
Fox News (Online News)Dec 11 2023
Headline Roundup
Netanyahu Calls on Hamas Forces to Surrender
With Israeli forces reportedly detaining hundreds of militants, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu called on Hamas fighters to surrender.
Key Quotes: “It is the beginning of the end of Hamas. I say to the Hamas terrorists: It’s over. Don’t die for [Hamas chief Yahya] Sinwar. Surrender now,” Netanyahu said. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida said “fascist” Israel would not retake
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US Drone Strike in Baghdad Kills High-Ranking Commander of Pro-Iran Group
A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad on Wednesday reportedly killed a militia commander involved in attacks on U.S. service members.
The Details: The drone strike killed Abu Baqir al-Saadi, a commander of Kataeb Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group operating in Iraq. An official statement by the U.S. military stated that al-Saadi was responsible for planning attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq.
Associated Press Reuters National Review (News)Jan 08 2024
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Prominent Al Jazeera Journalist Among Those Killed in IDF Strike
Two journalists, Hamza Dahdouh of Al Jazeera (Lean Left bias) and freelancer Mustafa Tharaya, were killed by an IDF airstrike on Sunday.
The Details: The IDF said the two were in a vehicle with “a terrorist who operated an aircraft that posed a threat to IDF troops.” A third journalist, Hazem Rajab, was seriously wounded.
For Context: Dahdouh was the son of Al Jazeera bureau
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