Osama bin laden

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


Top al-Qaida strategist likely killed in Pakistan

Death of Abu Yahya al-Libi would be the biggest blow to al-Qaida since US special forces killed Osama bin Laden.

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Qaida chief fondly recalls bin Laden's frugal habits

Ayman al-Zawahri posts video online, saying bin Laden led an austere way of life, but was generous with guests and gave money to finance attacks.

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Lessons in mind games

Michael Widlanski expounds on his new book about how to win war on terror

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Why we can never compromise on principle

Yalla Peace: We do not need to become terrorists to defeat terrorism.

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US probe finds little evidence of effective torture

3-year investigation by Senate Intelligence Committee expects to find "enhanced interrogation techniques" ineffective.

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US on guard ahead of bin Laden anniversary

Intelligence bulletin: Militants still intent on attacks; Biden recalls bin Laden raid on campaign trail.

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Pakistan jails bin Laden's family for illegal stay

Late al-Qaida leader's three widows and two daughters will serve 14 more days in jail before being deported, Pakistani court rules.

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Bin Laden urged cronies to stress Palestinian cause

'Washington Post' reports arch-terrorist directed operatives to assassinate Obama and US Gen. David H. Petraeus.

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Al-Qaida leader backs Syrian revolt against Assad

Zawahri says Syrians should not rely on the West, Arab governments, urges Muslims to come to rebels' aid.

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Islamist Abu Qatada set for release after UK overruled

Osama bin Laden's right hand man will be freed after European court blocked his deportation to Jordan where he faces terrorism.

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