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Trial set for Bali bombing suspect updated: Sat Feb 11 2012 07:59:00

A high-profile terrorism trial begins in Jakarta on Monday against an Indonesian man accused of assembling the bombs used in the 2002 Bali attack.

Al-Shabaab joining al Qaeda, monitor group saysupdated: Fri Feb 10 2012 01:07:00

Somalia's Al-Shabaab rebel movement has tightened its ties to the al Qaeda terror network, with its leader pledging loyalty to al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

AU claims success against Al-Shabaabupdated: Fri Feb 10 2012 01:07:00

The man commanding the AMISOM mission in Somalia describes efforts to root out Al-Shabaab militants.

21,000 people now on U.S. no fly list, official saysupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 15:46:00

The U.S. government's list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to the United States or within its borders has more than doubled over the past year, a counterterrorism official told CNN Thursday.

Intelligence report cites strides, threatsupdated: Tue Jan 31 2012 10:50:00

The al Qaeda terror network is weakening and the embattled Afghan government is making modest strides, but cyber security threats are on the rise and Iranian nuclear aspirations remain a major peril.

Suicide bomber kills seven near Afghan airport updated: Thu Jan 19 2012 07:28:00

A suicide bomber in a car blew himself up in front of an airport in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least seven civilians, police said.

Suicide bomber kills more than 50 in Iraqupdated: Sat Jan 14 2012 13:24:00

A suicide bomber disguised as a policeman targeted Shiite pilgrims Saturday outside the southern Iraqi city of Basra, killing at least 53 people and wounding 137, the Interior Ministry said.

Iraq suicide bomber wore police uniformupdated: Sat Jan 14 2012 13:24:00

A suicide bomber killed at least 30 outside the city of Basra. Jomana Karadshe reports.

Terror group claims to kill 7, capture others in Kenyan police raidupdated: Thu Jan 12 2012 15:03:00

Al-Shabaab members raided a Kenyan police camp, killing seven and taking others prisoner, the al Qaeda-linked militant Islamist group said Thursday.

Shiite pilgrims make their way to Iraqi holy city amid tight securityupdated: Thu Jan 12 2012 07:40:00

Iraqi forces have tightened security in and around the Shiite holy city of Karbala as tens of thousands of pilgrims pour in ahead of this weekend's culmination of a revered mourning period.

Britain warns of terror threats in Kenyaupdated: Sun Jan 08 2012 06:02:00

British officials Saturday warned of terror threats in Kenya as the east African nation battles Islamist militants in neighboring Somalia.

UK warns of terror threats in Kenyaupdated: Sun Jan 08 2012 06:02:00

UK officials warn of terror threats in Kenya as the east African nation battles Islamist militants in neighboring Somali.

Syria tense as families mourn suicide bomb deathsupdated: Sat Jan 07 2012 13:35:00

Syria was tense Saturday as the families of the victims of a suicide bombing in the capital and lethal clashes elsewhere buried their dead, and as Syria's Christians celebrate Orthodox Christmas.

After Damascus attack, Syria vows to strike with 'iron fist'updated: Fri Jan 06 2012 18:40:00

The embattled Syrian regime, reacting after a suicide bombing in the capital and continued violence in several anti-government bastions, vowed Friday to confront its foes with stern resolve as more than 60 deaths were counted across the nation.

Afghan blasts kill 14, injure 32updated: Tue Jan 03 2012 12:09:00

A trio of blasts rocked the southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 32, officials said.

Source: Al Qaeda leader sends veteran jihadists to establish presence in Libya updated: Fri Dec 30 2011 05:28:00

Al Qaeda's leadership has sent experienced jihadists to Libya in an effort to build a fighting force there, according to a Libyan source briefed by Western counter-terrorism officials.

iReporter describes capturing RPG attackupdated: Fri Dec 30 2011 05:28:00

Photographer Gyula Sopronyi talks about how he captured footage of a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Libya on March 9.

Al Qaeda-linked group finds fertile territory in Nigeria as killings escalate updated: Mon Dec 26 2011 18:45:00

In November, dozens of armed men descended on a town in northern Nigeria and killed more than 100 people in a coordinated series of bombings and gun attacks.

Suicide bomber strikes fortified Iraqi compoundupdated: Mon Dec 26 2011 18:32:00

A suicide car bomber passed through six security checkpoints before detonating at the main entrance to Iraq's heavily fortified Interior Ministry compound in central Baghdad Monday.

Syrian activist discusses protest videoupdated: Fri Dec 23 2011 22:42:00

As violence and protests continue in Syria, CNN talks to one activist in Hama who has captured footage of the events.

New York man sues airlines over underwear bomber incidentupdated: Fri Dec 23 2011 14:54:00

A New York man is suing two airlines for $10 million, saying he was injured when he tackled the "underwear bomber" during a Detroit-bound flight on Christmas Day in 2009.

Failed underwear bomber wants a new legal adviser updated: Tue Dec 20 2011 12:39:00

The man who pleaded guilty to a failed attempt to blow up a commercial airplane on Christmas Day says he wants a different legal adviser, ideally a Muslim male attorney.

Uncommon attacks target Shiite Muslimsupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 14:40:00

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh explains why today's suicide bomber attacks in Kabul are unprecedented.

Measuring the homegrown terrorist threat to U.S. militaryupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 11:46:00

On Wednesday, the Senate and House homeland security committees held their first-ever joint hearing, on the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, to address what has become a familiar theme for both committees -- the threat from "homegrown" terrorists.

Feds: Holidays could tempt terrorists -- but U.S. 'not aware of credible threats'updated: Wed Nov 23 2011 20:11:00

Terrorists could decide to launch attacks during the holiday season but the United States has no evidence any plots are being planned, according to a federal law enforcement intelligence bulletin issued Wednesday.

Truth Squad: Has the U.S. "dismantled" the Taliban?updated: Wed Nov 23 2011 03:12:00

Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman suggested a total defeat of the Taliban during CNN's Republican debate on national security issues Tuesday night .--- with Huntsman's comments standing in stark contrast to the reality of the continuing attacks by the group in the country.

Al Qaeda leader appears in new videoupdated: Tue Nov 15 2011 16:26:00

A half-hour video featuring the leader of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, was posted Tuesday on a radical Islamist website.

Neo-Nazi terror cell linked to murders?updated: Mon Nov 14 2011 20:02:00

CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on a neo-Nazi terror cell allegedly responsible for murdering at least ten people.

Coffee shops bombed as Iraq announces October death tollupdated: Thu Nov 03 2011 08:12:00

A series of attacks Wednesday and Thursday in Iraq, targeting coffee shops and members of Awakening Councils, left 16 people dead and dozens of other wounded, officials said.

Fertile territory for Al Shabaab in chaos of Somaliaupdated: Thu Nov 03 2011 05:07:00

Al Shabaab, which has connections to al Qaeda, is a militant Islamist group that controls much of southern Somalia and is active around the capital, Somalia. It has waged an insurgency against the weak Transitional Federal Government since 2007.

American carried out Somalia suicide bombing, Islamists claimupdated: Sun Oct 30 2011 13:08:00

A suicide bomber who carried out an attack in Somalia this weekend was an American citizen of Somali descent, a website associated with the Al-Shabaab Islamist movement claimed Sunday.

At least 17 killed in Kabul suicide bomb attackupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 23:09:00

At least 17 people were killed in central Kabul on Saturday when a suicide bomber struck a vehicle in a military convoy, according to officials.

Suicide bomber kills two in Turkeyupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 11:18:00

A female suicide bomber has blown herself up in the eastern Turkish province of Bingol, killing at least two people.

Suicide bomber kills militant fighterupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 11:32:00

A suicide attack on a car killed a senior police official, Ajmer Shah, and his aide Friday in northwest Pakistan, authorities told CNN.

Minnesota women found guilty of raising money for Somali terror groupupdated: Fri Oct 21 2011 09:30:00

A federal jury found two Minnesota women guilty Thursday of raising money for Al-Shabaab, the al Qaeda-affiliated militant group in Somalia.

Mysterious al Qaeda 'envoy' dispenses aid in Somaliaupdated: Tue Oct 18 2011 19:07:00

The mysterious visitor stands in a patch of scrubland in Somalia, surrounded by Islamic militants wielding AK-47s. His face is covered by a white-and-red headscarf; he is slim and seems young. But there is something puzzling about him: His skin is fair, and when he speaks in an audio recording, his English is near perfect and spoken with a North American accent.

Fierce battle for Mogadishuupdated: Tue Oct 18 2011 19:07:00

Somali forces say they've taken the remaining strongholds of al Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu.

Prosecution portrays AbdulMutallab as grimly determinedupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 17:51:00

To those who knew him before he became known as the "underwear bomber," Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab was a quiet, religious man. So how did the son of a prominent Nigerian banker with a graduate degree in engineering allegedly decide to wage holy war?

Bioterrorism Report Card: U.S. unpreparedupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 16:51:00

Ten years after an anthrax attack killed five people and awakened the nation to the dangers of bioterrorism, the United States remains largely unprepared for a large-scale bioterrorism attack or deadly disease outbreak, according a new report from the WMD Terrorism Research Center.

Accused Christmas Day bomber pleads guilty to all countsupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 16:05:00

Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, the Nigerian man accused of trying to detonate an explosive device in his underwear aboard a flight to Detroit, surprised courtroom officials and spectators on the second day of his trial Wednesday by pleading guilty to all the counts against him.

'Underwear bomber' pleads guiltyupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 16:05:00

Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab pleads guilty to trying to detonate an explosive device in his underwear aboard a 2009 flight.

Al Qaeda leader urges Libya to adopt Islamic law, beware of the Westupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 12:56:00

In his latest video, al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri congratulated the Libyan people on their victory against dictator Moammar Gadhafi but warned them against Western manipulation as they forge ahead in building a new nation.

'Underwear bomber' trial continuesupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 04:06:00

The federal trial continues Wednesday for Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, the Nigerian man accused of trying to detonate an explosive device in his underwear aboard a Christmas 2009 flight to Detroit.

'Underwear bomber' trial to beginupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 04:06:00

Opening statements will begin in the trial of a Nigerian man accused of trying to detonate a bomb aboard a 2009 flight.

'Underwear bomber' judge won't block genital photo or the word 'bomb'updated: Tue Oct 11 2011 15:10:00

The judge in the federal trial of alleged "underwear bomber" Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab refused Tuesday to prevent the prosecution from calling the device he allegedly carried a "bomb."

Jury picked in 'underwear bomb' caseupdated: Thu Oct 06 2011 16:16:00

A jury has been selected in the trial of accused underwear bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab.

Dozens dead in Somalia bombingupdated: Tue Oct 04 2011 14:35:00

A truck filled with explosives barreled into a government complex in the heart of Somalia's war-torn capital.

U.N.: 'Scores' dead in Somalia bombingupdated: Tue Oct 04 2011 14:35:00

A truck filled with explosives barreled into a government complex in the heart of Somalia's restive capital Tuesday, a brazen strike killing dozens of people, including students registering for an education program.

'Underwear bomb' suspect launches into anti-U.S. rant in courtupdated: Tue Oct 04 2011 11:55:00

The man accused of trying to blow up a commercial flight with a bomb hidden in his underwear entered court Tuesday shouting anti-American statements and claiming that Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S. citizen and accused terrorist who was killed in a drone attack in Yemen, is still alive.

U.S. drone killing of American al-Awlaki prompts legal, moral debateupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 22:22:00

The U.S. drone killing of American-born and -raised Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a major figure in al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, has re-energized a national debate over the legal and moral quandaries of a government deliberately killing a citizen.

U.S. officials warn of possible retaliation after al Qaeda cleric is killedupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 21:15:00

The killings Friday of alleged terrorists cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and computer expert Samir Khan could spark retaliatory attacks against the United States, according to the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.

Agencies: Al-Awlaki death may spur new attacks against U.S.updated: Fri Sep 30 2011 20:39:00

The deaths of alleged terrorists Anwar al-Awlaki and Samir Khan could spark others to launch attacks against the United States in retaliation, according to the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.

FBI agent's 'mental poker game' against al Qaedaupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 17:10:00

The FBI interrogator who bluffed al Qaeda detainees into giving up significant intelligence began his career in an unusual way.

Anwar al-Awlaki: al Qaeda's rock star no moreupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 16:51:00

The death of Anwar al-Awlaki deprives al Qaeda of a leading propagandist and an inspirational figure to jihadists the world over.

How powerful was al-Awlaki?updated: Fri Sep 30 2011 16:51:00

Nic Robertson reports on the influence of Anwar al-Awlaki, a Yemeni preacher in league with al Qaeda.

A rundown of the 'dirty dozens' in the war on terrorupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 15:50:00

Ten years after the devastating attacks on America, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta recently said the United States is "within reach of strategically defeating al-Qaeda."

American-born radical cleric understood the Westupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 11:44:00

Born and educated in the United States, how did Anwar al-Awlaki, a charismatic Muslim cleric, go from "all-American boy" to a terrorist spokesman and recruiter for al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula?

Person can stay on FBI watch list after being cleared, document showsupdated: Thu Sep 29 2011 12:45:00

Newly released FBI documents say a person's name could be on the U.S. government's terror watch list even if terror charges have been dismissed or if the person has been acquitted in a trial.

Alleged UK cell charged with terror training in Pakistanupdated: Tue Sep 27 2011 10:51:00

Six men appeared in a London court Monday charged in connection with an alleged planned terrorist bombing campaign in the United Kingdom. The six were arrested last week in Birmingham as part of what authorities called a "major operation."

UK terror suspects appear in courtupdated: Tue Sep 27 2011 10:51:00

CNN's Dan Rivers has more on six men accused of planning a terrorist brombing in Britain.

Is Nigeria the newest domain for al Qaeda?updated: Fri Sep 23 2011 16:55:00

A deadly bombing in Abuja has launched a little-known Islamic extremist group onto the terrorism radar, raising U.S. officials' concern about the spread of the influence of al Qaeda.

Pakistani Taliban vow to attack weddings and funerals of their enemiesupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 08:32:00

The Pakistani Taliban declared Friday they will target the weddings and funerals of anyone involved in pro-government activity against them.

Judge rules prosecutors can use AbdulMutallab's statements against himupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 16:00:00

The federal judge presiding over the trial of terror suspect Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab is allowing prosecutors to use incriminating statements made by him while he was being interrogated by federal agents, a court official said.

Al Qaeda figure reported killed in Pakistanupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 13:34:00

U.S. officials reported the death of an al Qaeda figure identified as the terrorist network's chief of operations in Pakistan, the latest in what they called a series of significant blows to the terrorist network.

26 killed when suicide bomber attacks mourners in Pakistanupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 13:14:00

A suicide bomber killed 26 people and injured 63 others during a funeral procession in northwestern Pakistan Thursday, a senior police official told CNN.

'Osama's alive,' alleged 'underwear bomber reportedly says in courtupdated: Wed Sep 14 2011 20:31:00

A Nigerian man accused of trying to detonate an explosive device in his underwear aboard a Christmas 2009 flight to Detroit said, "Osama's alive," according to a court official who was in the courtroom.

New al Qaeda leader releases message to mark 9/11updated: Tue Sep 13 2011 20:23:00

Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has apparently released a new message to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which he praises the Arab Spring as a "devastating blow" to the United States.

Intelligence chiefs say al Qaeda is weaker, but still a threatupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 17:37:00

Al Qaeda is weakened but remains a significant threat to the United States, the nation's top intelligence officials told a congressional committee Tuesday.

America remembers 9/11 a decade laterupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 14:51:00

Americans from across the country honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Defiant Taliban accuse U.S. of crimes as Americans mark 9/11updated: Sat Sep 10 2011 06:09:00

The Taliban have accused the United States of killing tens of thousands of Afghans and brutally torturing others in a defiant statement marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks against the United States.

The footnotes of September 11updated: Fri Sep 09 2011 22:59:00

For Tim Duffy, the day started with a postcard-perfect sky over Cape Cod. Within hours, everything changed.

Ordinary Americans and 9/11updated: Fri Sep 09 2011 22:59:00

"CNN Presents: Footnotes of 9/11." Drew Griffin interviews ordinary Americans who were thrust by fate into history.

I was blind to son's extremismupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 19:25:00

Aicha el-Wafi, Mother of 9/11 '20th hijacker' Zacarias Moussaoui tells CNN about her sons path into extremism.

Mother of 9/11 conspirator: I was blind to son's extremismupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 19:25:00

In hindsight, Aicha el-Wafi can see that the warning signs about her son Zacarias Moussaoui were present as he was growing up in southern France.

Study reveals the many faces of terrorismupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 12:25:00

The credible but as yet unconfirmed reports that three men directed by al Qaeda have plans for an attack on the United States to coincide with the 10th anniversary of September 11 reminds us of the persistence of the threat from Islamist terrorists.

9/11 widow recalls last conversationupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 10:18:00

Lyzbeth Glick Best recalls her final conversation with her husband, who helped overtake the 9/11 hijackers on Flight 93.

FBI bulletin warns of al Qaeda threat over 9/11 anniversaryupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 10:18:00

U.S. intelligence officials have warned that al Qaeda may be planning an attack targeting either New York City or Washington around the time of 10th anniversary of 9/11.

How 'war on terror' unleashed a war on journalistsupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 05:44:00

In the days following the 9/11 attacks, Attorney General John Ashcroft asserted that criticism of the Bush administration "only aids terrorists" and "gives ammunition to America's enemies." White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer warned that "all Americans ... need to watch what they say, watch what they do." Meanwhile, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told television executives they should not air videos from Osama bin Laden because these could contain coded messages.

New exhibit highlights FBIs terror focusupdated: Thu Sep 08 2011 13:38:00

The Newseum's War on Terror exhibit displays artifacts from 9/11 attacks and items obtained in the war on terrorism.

9/11 Ten Years Later: Educator and Parent Guideupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 18:34:00

Note to Educators and Parents: Today's middle and high school students may have been too young to remember or to understand what happened on September 11, 2001. The events of that tragic day, while memorable to adults, are not in many students' immediate frame of reference. As the nation observes the 10th anniversary 9/11, you may choose to address it with your students. CNN Student News has provided these discussion questions and learning activity to help guide students' understanding of the events of that day and their impact on students' lives.

Bombers target home of Pakistani paramilitary official, kill 23updated: Wed Sep 07 2011 10:42:00

Two suicide bombers targeted the home of a senior officer with Pakistan's paramilitary force Wednesday, killing at least 23 people and wounding 52.

Suicide bombings kill many in Pakistanupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 10:42:00

Two suicide bombers targeted the home of a senior officer with Pakistan's paramilitary force, killing at least 20.

Beyond Bravery: The Women of 9/11- Educator and Parent Guideupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 10:08:00

Watch or record "Beyond Bravery: The Women of 9/11" at 10 p.m. ET Sunday, Sept. 11. By recording the documentary, you agree that you will use the program for educational viewing purposes for a one-year period only. No other rights of any kind or nature whatsoever are granted, including, without limitation, any rights to sell, publish, distribute, post online or distribute in any other medium or forum, or use for any commercial or promotional purpose.

Obama speech to close 9/11 commemoration at National Cathedralupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 15:43:00

President Barack Obama plans to speak at the Washington National Cathedral on the evening of September 11 to commemorate the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, event organizers said Tuesday.

Pakistan makes al Qaeda arrestupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 02:14:00

A Pakistani intelligence service has arrested a senior al Qaeda leader in Pakistan. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.

Top al Qaeda leader arrested in Pakistanupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 02:14:00

The Pakistani intelligence service has arrested a senior al Qaeda leader who sought to attack targets in the United States, Europe and Australia, the Pakistani military said Monday.

Study: Suicide bomb attacks kill more than 12,000 Iraqisupdated: Sun Sep 04 2011 06:09:00

Suicide bombers are responsible for killing more than 12,000 Iraqi civilians and wounding more than 30,000 since the war began, according to study released by the British medical journal Lancet.

Death toll rises to 23 in blast at U.N. building in Nigeriaupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 18:08:00

A Nigerian militant group has claimed responsibility after a car loaded with explosives rammed into the United Nations' building in the capital, killing 23, a government spokesman said Monday.

Bin Laden's key deputy seen as very hard to replace for al Qaedaupdated: Sun Aug 28 2011 15:33:00

The death of al Qaeda's No. 2, Atiyah Abdul Rahman in Pakistan, is a hammer blow to the terrorist organization.

U.S. official: Al Qaeda's No. 2 has been killedupdated: Sat Aug 27 2011 15:48:00

Al Qaeda's second-in-command, Atiya Abdul Rahman, has been killed in Pakistan, a U.S. official said Saturday.

Twin suicide attacks kill 12 tribesmen in Yemenupdated: Sun Aug 21 2011 09:18:00

Twin suicide attacks in southern Yemen killed 12 tribesmen early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Egypt cracks down on terror cells in Sinai; bin Laden's doctor spottedupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 12:07:00

The Egyptian army and police are cracking down in an "anti-terror" operation in the Sinai area of Egypt, state-owned media reported on Tuesday, as reports emerge of Osama bin Laden's doctor surfacing in the area.

Multiple bomb blasts rock Iraqupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 07:56:00

Dozens are killed in Kut, Iraq, after a car bomb and roadside bomb explode on a busy commercial street.

U.S. military: Wave of attacks in Iraq 'eerily similar' to last yearupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 07:56:00

A barrage of attacks struck Monday across Iraq, killing at least 84 people and wounding more than 200, said officials, who likened the attacks to another outbreak last year.

Suicide attack on Afghan compoundupdated: Sun Aug 14 2011 19:44:00

Six militants storm governor's compound in Parwan province after a suicide blast, killing at least 19 people.

Taliban claims responsibility for deadly bombings in NW Pakistanupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 03:31:00

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility Friday for the back-to-back bombings in the country's northwest that killed seven people, a senior Taliban leader said in a phone call to CNN.

Female suicide bomber, 7 others killed in back-to-back Pakistan blastsupdated: Thu Aug 11 2011 11:59:00

A teenage suicide bomber blew herself up Thursday at a police checkpoint in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar -- minutes after a blast targeting a police truck a few blocks away, authorities said.

Man with ties to Bali bombings is returned to Indonesiaupdated: Thu Aug 11 2011 06:55:00

Umar Patek, one of Southeast Asia's most wanted men for his alleged involvement in a series of deadly bombings, was repatriated to Indonesia Thursday, Indonesian authorities said.

National Park Foundation matching Flight 93 Memorial donationsupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 12:33:00

The National Park Foundation will match donations totaling up to $2 million for a memorial in Pennsylvania commemorating United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed on September 11, 2001, after hijackers took over the plane, according to an official of the fundraising effort.

Al Qaeda on the brink of collapse?updated: Fri Jul 29 2011 04:09:00

CNN's Reza Sayah responds to a Washington Post report that government agencies believe al Qaeda is no longer a threat.

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