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The compound of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad
The million dollar compound where al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden was hiding is shown surrounded by hills in Abbottabad, Pakistan on May 3, 2011. Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. special forces in a firefight on May 1, 2011. UPI/Sajjad Ali Qureshi

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Gates, Mullen hold press conference
Added May 18, 2011 with 9 photos
Someone, although not a top leader, within the Pakistani government knew Osama bin Laden was hiding in-country, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in a press conference today at the Pentagon.
Suicide bomb attacks in Pakistan
Added May 13, 2011 with 7 photos
Pakistan's Taliban claimed their first major strike in revenge for Osama bin Laden's death as at least 70 people were killed in the attack on paramilitary police outside the main training center in Shabqadar, about 19 miles north of Peshawa.
Anti-American protest in Abbottabad
Added May 06, 2011 with 11 photos
Supporters of a Pakistani religious group Jamaat-e-Islami held an anti-American rally in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on May 6, 2011. Osama bin Laden was killed by a U.S. special forces in a secret operation on Monday, in a house in Abbottabad.
Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan
Added May 03, 2011 with 12 photos
After years of searching with the assumption that bin Laden was on the run in the barren mountains along Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Special Forces found him in a million dollar compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where he had allegedly been staying comfortably for months.
The legacy of Osama bin Laden
Added May 01, 2011 with 16 photos
With the announcement of a sudden presidential press conference, the news quickly broke on Sunday that Osama bin Laden, notorious mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, among others, had been killed. Details are still scarce, but what is known is that the most wanted man in the world is now dead.
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Latest Headlines

Al-Qaida announces ties to al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Al-Qaida says al-Shabaab, the Islamist group that has been fighting for control of Somalia for five years, is part of its network.
Al-Shabaab ties no big deal, official says
LONDON, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- An announcement from al-Qaida that Somalia's al-Shabaab was a formal affiliate confirms what most analysts already know, a U.S. official said.
Chicago man guilty in al-Qaida funds plot
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A Chicago man Monday entered a plea agreement, admitting he attempted to provide money to a man linked to al-Qaida.
Islamist cleric to be released from prison
LONDON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The special immigration appeals commission in London has ruled radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada should be released from prison.
Syria's Assad 'frees al-Qaida strategist'
Syria's Assad 'frees al-Qaida strategist'
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Syrian President Bashar Assad is reported to have released one of al-Qaida's most important strategists and theoreticians.
Warning on Pakistan is no 'report card'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Religious violence and acrimony against the United States are reasons for U.S. citizens to be wary of traveling to Pakistan, the U.S. State Department said.
Afghan transition starts in 2013, NATO says
Afghan transition starts in 2013, NATO says
BRUSSELS, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Afghan forces will play a leading role in defending the country starting in mid-2013 with the aim of ending combat operations by 2014, NATO's chief said.
U.S.: Al-Qaida affiliates larger threat
U.S.: Al-Qaida affiliates larger threat
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- With U.S. public attention shifting from terrorism, a U.S. intelligence director said al-Qaida affiliates are a growing concern for national security.
Flournoy: U.S. military isn't in decline
Flournoy: U.S. military isn't in decline
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. military responding to a changing set of priorities shouldn't be mistaken as a military in decline, an outgoing senior defense official said.
Panetta: Pakistan knew where bin Laden was
Panetta: Pakistan knew where bin Laden was
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Pakistani officials knew where Osama bin Laden was hiding before U.S. Navy SEALs found and killed him.
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“ The taking of your experts in Niger as hostages, while they were being protected by your proxy there, is a reaction to the injustice you are practicing against our Muslim nation, ”
Bin Laden: kidnapping a warning to France
United Press International
“ Imprison whomever you wish, kill whomever you wish, bomb whomever you wish, and express howsoever much pride as you can, ”
Al-Qaida No. 2 calls for honor in jihad
United Press International
“ The fight against terror goes on but tonight the American people sent a message that no matter how long it takes, justice will be done, ”
Aide: Obama made gutsy call on bin Laden
United Press International
“ Heads will roll, once the investigation has been completed. Now, if those heads are rolled on account of incompetence, we will share that information with you. And if, God forbid, somebody's complicity is discovered, there will be zero tolerance for that, as well. ”
U.S. wants to question bin Laden's wives
United Press International
“ We repeat the same message to you: The release of your prisoners in the hands of our brothers is linked to the withdrawal of your soldiers from our country, ”
Bin Laden tape threatens French captives
United Press International
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