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7th May, 2013
Hazaras vow to make votes count
Shia Muslim candidates are braving death threats and sectarian attacks to make themselves heard in the May 11 election.
Shia Muslim candidates are braving death threats and sectarian attacks to make themselves heard in the May 11 election.
25th April, 2013
92 of 166 Guantanamo detainees on hunger strike: official
Among them, 17 are on feeding tubes and two are hospitalised but do not have life-threatening conditions.
Among them, 17 are on feeding tubes and two are hospitalised but do not have life-threatening conditions.
23rd April, 2013
Sunni mosque attacks kill 13 in Iraq
Bomb attacks on Sunni mosques in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens of other people, security and medical officials said.
Bomb attacks on Sunni mosques in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens of other people, security and medical officials said.
21st April, 2013
Drone strike kills ‘Qaeda militants’ in Yemen
An apparent US drone strike and ensuing ground clashes in Yemen killed three suspected Al Qaeda militants and two soldiers on Sunday.
An apparent US drone strike and ensuing ground clashes in Yemen killed three suspected Al Qaeda militants and two soldiers on Sunday.
19th April, 2013
Baghdad cafe bombing kills 27 ahead of elections
The attack was the single deadliest in the country in a month, and comes amid concerns over the credibility of Saturday's provincial elections as Iraq grapples with a spike in violence and an ongoing political crisis.
The attack was the single deadliest in the country in a month, and comes amid concerns over the credibility of Saturday's provincial elections as Iraq grapples with a spike in violence and an ongoing political crisis.
18th April, 2013
Four men in UK jailed for discussing acts of terrorism
The four men, described as dangerous, had admitted to a charge of preparing for acts of terrorism in 2011 and 2012.
The four men, described as dangerous, had admitted to a charge of preparing for acts of terrorism in 2011 and 2012.
18th April, 2013
UAE breaks up ‘Qaeda cell’ of 7 Arabs: statement
UAE have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official said.
UAE have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official said.
18th April, 2013
Drone strike kills five Yemen Qaeda suspects: official
A suspected US drone strike in western Yemen killed five Al-Qaeda militants, including a local chief.
A suspected US drone strike in western Yemen killed five Al-Qaeda militants, including a local chief.
18th April, 2013
Iraq executes 21 men convicted of terrorism
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to Al Qaeda, the Justice Ministry said
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to Al Qaeda, the Justice Ministry said
14th April, 2013
Afghan investigation finds 17 died in airstrike
Both Taliban insurgents and the US military were to blame for an airstrike a week ago that killed 17 people, including a dozen children, President Karzai said.
Both Taliban insurgents and the US military were to blame for an airstrike a week ago that killed 17 people, including a dozen children, President Karzai said.
12th April, 2013
Three Chadian soldier killed in north Mali suicide bombing
A suicide bomber killed three Chadian soldiers in the northern Mali town of Kidal, a Chadian military official and three witnesses said.
A suicide bomber killed three Chadian soldiers in the northern Mali town of Kidal, a Chadian military official and three witnesses said.
12th April, 2013
Bombs in Iraq kill twelve
Bombs against Sunni Muslim worshippers in Baghdad and north of the capital killed 12 people and wounded 30 others.
Bombs against Sunni Muslim worshippers in Baghdad and north of the capital killed 12 people and wounded 30 others.
12th April, 2013
Taliban attack kills 13 Afghan soldiers
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
12th April, 2013
Turkey police foils Al-Qaeda plot against US embassy
Turkish police have uncovered and foiled an alleged plot by Al-Qaeda to bomb the US embassy in Ankara.
Turkish police have uncovered and foiled an alleged plot by Al-Qaeda to bomb the US embassy in Ankara.
11th April, 2013
Afghan officials say bombs kill four in south
A spokesman for the provincial governor in southern Uruzgan province says a bomb killed the police chief of the Chora district and two of his bodyguards.
A spokesman for the provincial governor in southern Uruzgan province says a bomb killed the police chief of the Chora district and two of his bodyguards.
11th April, 2013
Syria regime ‘wilfully’ killing civilians from air: HRW
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
10th April, 2013
US judge sets bin Laden kin’s trial for January
Alleged to have been the late Al-Qaeda founder's propaganda chief, Abu Ghaith is accused of conspiring to kill Americans.
Alleged to have been the late Al-Qaeda founder's propaganda chief, Abu Ghaith is accused of conspiring to kill Americans.
10th April, 2013
Iraq officials say three policemen killed in north
Iraqi authorities say gunmen have killed three policemen in an attack on a security checkpoint in a northern city.
Iraqi authorities say gunmen have killed three policemen in an attack on a security checkpoint in a northern city.
10th April, 2013
‘Dead’ Qaeda leader Shehri delivers audio message: SITE
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula posted online an audio message from its second-in-command, Saeed al-Shehri, whose death was announced by Yemen in January.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula posted online an audio message from its second-in-command, Saeed al-Shehri, whose death was announced by Yemen in January.
9th April, 2013
Bonded together: Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Al-Nusra Front
Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq, acknowledged that Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, was part of its network.
Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq, acknowledged that Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, was part of its network.
