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Attack Points to Al-Qaida Surge in Yemen
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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula launched a coordinated offensive against three Yemeni military camps in the southern province of Shabwa. Fifty-six soldiers and policemen were killed during the suicide assaults. AQAP also attempted to attack the Balhaf LNG facility.
AQAP launches multiple suicide assaults in southern Yemen
AQAP launched coordinated suicide assaults against military camps in Shabwa province. Fifty-six Yemeni soldiers and policemen were killed and an undisclosed number of troops are said to have been captured.
US kills local AQAP commander in drone strike in central Yemen
Kaid al Dhahab, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s emir in in the central province of Baydah, is said to have been killed in the first US drone strike in Yemen in nearly three weeks.
Nigerian member of AQAP indicted, faces extradition to US
An indictment unsealed yesterday alleges that Nigerian citizen Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi is a member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula who aided in the production of Inspire magazine and was given money to recruit other Nigerians.
AQAP official comments on Egypt events, says America retreating
In two new messages, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula official Harith bin Ghazi al Nadhari denounced the recent crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and praised the actions of jihadists throughout the region and beyond.
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American al Qaeda militant urges attacks on US diplomats
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Breast implant explosives could be used in terrorist attack
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Why the White House blessed the recent Yemen drone strikes
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Terrorists turn to online chat rooms to evade US
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U.S. source: Code words in al Qaeda intercepts raised ‘great concern’
Yemeni official denies report that US drones wounded AQAP’s master bomb maker
A newspaper reported that Ibrahim al Asiri may have been badly wounded in a US drone strike, but Yemen’s spokesman in Washington denied this.
Wuhayshi imparted lessons of AQAP operations in Yemen to AQIM
The al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula emir was providing guidance to al Qaeda’s affiliate in North Africa on its operation in northern Mali more than one year ago.
US kills 2 AQAP fighters in drone strike in southern Yemen
The US has launched nine strikes in Yemen in the past 14 days. The strike in Lahj is the first recorded in the southern province.
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Yemen Terror Boss Left Blueprint for Waging Jihad
Analysis: Recent embassy closures triggered by Zawahiri communications with multiple subordinates
The Long War Journal has confirmed a report by the Daily Beast saying that multiple al Qaeda operatives were involved in the intercepted communications that led to the closure of more than 20 US diplomatic facilities.
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Al Qaeda Yemen Branch Plot Prompted U.S. Alert
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Yemen Steps Back from Plot Claims, Highlighting US Challenge
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Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch eyes a new haven
US targets AQAP in 2 more drone strikes, kills 6 operatives
The US has dramatically stepped up its targeting of AQAP as a plot to attack US facilities has unfolded. There have been four strikes in the past two days, and eight in 12 days.
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Aussies working with al-Qa’ida identified amid calls for Yemeni evacuation
Report: Al Qaeda conference call led to US diplomatic closures
The Daily Beast reports that a conference call involving “more than 20 al Qaeda operatives” is what prompted the closing of more than 20 US diplomatic facilities.
US strikes twice in Yemen, kills 11 AQAP operatives in drone attacks
The US has launched six strikes in 11 days. The strikes are part of a US effort hit al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, whose emir is at the center of the plot to conduct attacks on Western targets.
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Al Qaeda Conference Call Intercepted by U.S. Officials Sparked Alerts
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Al Qaeda wanted attack to change balance of power in Middle East, sources say
AQAP’s emir also serves as al Qaeda’s general manager
Nasir al Wuhayshi, the emir of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, has been appointed the overall general manager of al Qaeda. Osama bin Laden’s letters contain a description of the general manager’s role.
US kills 4 AQAP operatives in Yemen drone strike
The strike, which took place in the central province of Marib, is the fourth in Yemen in 10 days.
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Al Qaeda Threat: Officials Fear ‘Ingenious’ Liquid Explosive
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Qaeda Leader’s Edict to Yemen Affiliate Is Said to Prompt Alert
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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters gunned down a Yemeni intelligence officer in Baydah. US drones are reported to have patrolled the skies over Sana’a as foreign embassies remained on lockdown due to a potential terror plot.