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Pak Police Doubt Suicide Bombing Was Revenge For Bin Laden

Pakistani police officials believe the suicide bombing that killed more than 80 paramilitary cadets was probably retaliation for the army’s campaign in the tribal areas along the border of Afghanistan rather than vengeance for the death of Osama bin Laden.

Bush tells Obama 'good call' on secret mission that killed bin Laden

He initiated the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and was out of office before the mission was accomplished. Now, former President George W. Bush has released his thoughts on the killing of bin Laden, saying that while he is not overjoyed at the news, it is ultimately a victory for the American people.
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Bin Laden’s death to bring peace in Afghanistan: Minister

Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmay Rasoul, in his first visit to China since he took office in January, said in Beijing on Wednesday that the elimination of Osama bin Laden was ‘positive’ and will make Afghanistan's transition process easier.
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France arrests six on suspecion of terrorism

French police arrested seven persons, including one Indian national in Paris on Tuesday as security was tightened in the city on the sidelines of post-Osama bin Laden's death.

Who are Osama Bin Laden's many widows?

Pakistan confirmed on Tuesday that the government will give permission to the U.S. to question the captured widows of Osama Bin Laden. Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik also said Bin Laden's three wives and some children will be repatriated to their home countries after the U.S. interrogates them.
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Morning Digest on Arab Unrest

The European Union has imposed an arms ban on Syria, besides a freeze and visa ban on 13 top Syrian officials, including the brother of President Bashar al-Assad. Fifty-four Somalis trying to escape Libya are feared dead after an overcrowded boat with hundreds aboard capsized off the coast of Tripoli.

U.S.-Pakistan Agreed to Bin Laden-Style Raids: Report

Anonymous current and former officials from the U.S. and Pakistan are bringing their stories to the public through the UK's Guardian, in which they say the government's leaders struck a deal nearly 10 years ago that gave the United States the right to unilaterally go into Pakistan and get the top three al-Qaeda leaders.

Iran’s Place In A Brave New Middle East

The Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself grappling with new realities in a Middle East that has been turned upside-down by an unprecedented wave of revolt and rebellion

Stealth helicopter used on bin Laden [PHOTOS]

At least two of the helicopters used in the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound seems to have been a new stealth design, according to several reports emerging from the scene. The use of such helicopters may have been key to the success of the operation that resulted in bin Laden's death.

Will Obama Cancel His Trip To Pakistan?

U.S. President Barack Obama, who had planned to make a state visit to Pakistan later this year in order to commend Islamabad for helping to tackle terrorism and to show that he did not favor India, now might have second thoughts.

Where Is Taliban leader Mullah Omar?

The successful commando raid that led to the death of former al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has raised speculation that the head of the Taliban, Mullah Mohammad Omar, may be the next target.

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