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On this day: US, Britain strike Afghanistan over September 11 attacks, kickstart War on Terror

The bombing targeted Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, and was the launch of Operation Enduring Freedom, which would span over a decade until December 31, 2014.

A US F-14 fighter takes off from the main deck of the USS Enterprise early 09 October 2001 as a second wave US-led air attacks on Afghanistan was launched with residents of Kabul reporting bombs hitting targets on the outskirts of the city.
Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally attends St John's Anglican Church in Yaounde Wednesday, 5th August 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award from Pakistani cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

US President Bill Clinton meets with his National Security team on April 7, 1999, in the White House Cabinet Room. From left: Clinton, Steve Ricchetti, Gen. Donald Kerrick, CIA Director George Tenet, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Samuel Berger, and Gen. Hugh Shelton.

CIA reveals Clinton administration was warned in 1998 of potential bin Laden plane attack

A graphic showing a Central Intelligence Agency logo on a phone in front of a US flag.

'They betrayed him': Former CIA informant who provided intelligence on bin Laden faces deportation


Terra Incognita: The CIA’s jihad against ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

It isn’t every day that members of the US Senate seek to interfere in a Hollywood production or other work of art.

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Hagel: Not a shred of evidence that I'm anti-Israeli

US secretary of defense nominee says accurate assessment of his record will demonstrate "unequivocal, total support for Israel."

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Obama taps Hagel amid row over Israel stance

US president nominates Chuck Hagel to Pentagon, John Brennan to CIA; White House: Hagel is staunchly pro-Israel, favors tough Iran sanctions; Cantor responds: Doubtful Hagel can manage ties with greatest Middle East ally.

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Did Israel kill Yasser Arafat?

And if so, was it justified?

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UK releases Muslim cleric aligned with Bin Laden

Move follows ruling against Abu Qatada’s deportation to Jordan.

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Israel likes Romney’s foreign policy, others ruffled

The theme of American exceptionalism is easily heard as equivalent to American superiority to other countries.

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Another Tack: Denial of denial

When all aforementioned denial options are exhausted, there’s always one final refuge left – “denial of denial.”

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Eisenbud’s Odyssey: Authenticity vs. superficiality

While authenticity is as rare as diamonds and superficiality is superfluous like cubic zirconia, both can be equally worthless.

Authenticity V. Sincerity

'Iran's support for terrorism highest in decade'

Top US official: When it comes to Hezbollah, we're firmly committed to working with partners, allies to counter, disrupt Iranian activities.

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Pollard used to defend bin Laden informant sentence

Pakistani envoy cites Israeli agent in defending 33 years sentence given to doctor who helped US track down al-Qaida leader.

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