Militants in Baluchistan praise Osama, condemn US act
In the city of Quetta in the lawless southwestern province of Baluchistan, hundreds of demonstrators assembled on the streets to honor Osama and to demand vengeance against the US
Osama burial video likely to be released soon: report
A video showing Osama Bin Laden’s burial in the ocean, possibly as well as a photo of his corpse, may be released to the public soon, according to a report from Associated Press, quoting two officials at the Pentagon.
Osama protected by Pakistan intelligence, security for years: WikiLeaks
Pakistan’s security apparatus protected Osama Bin Laden for almost ten years, according to US government documents unearthed by WikiLeaks and first reported by the Daily Telegraph of UK.
Pakistan braces for backlash from Osama killing as rumors swirl
Following the spectacular killing of Osama Bin Laden in a hideaway near the capital city of Islamabad, senior figures of Pakistan’s government reportedly convened a high-level meeting to discuss the ramifications of his death, according to a report in The Nation, an English language Pakistani daily.
Pakistan has much to explain: Sen. Levin
The fact that Osama Bin Laden was found living in Pakistan after all these years of denials by Islamabad officials has many prominent people in the U.S. angry and concerned, including Senator Carl Levin, who also happens to the chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee
World Safer Place Without Osama: Obama
In prepared remarks, US President Barack Obama said “the world is safer, it is a better place, because of the death of Osama bin Laden.”
Musharraf’s mixed messages on Osama killing
The former military ruler of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, had some mixed messages about the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces.
Hamas condemns killing of Osama
The leader of Hamas, the Islamist Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza, has condemned the assassination of Osama Bin Laden by the United States.
Hilary Clinton warned last summer Osama residing in Pakistan
The recent killing of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan harkens back to a statement made last summer by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton that the Islamabad government knew the whereabouts of the Al Qaeda chief.
Former Pak intelligence boss denies they harbored Osama
Amidst a growing chorus accusations by India that the Pakistani authorities had been harboring Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in their country for years, the former chief of Pakistani intelligence vehemently has denied the allegations.
However, he also warned that Al Qaeda may take revenge in retaliation for the killing of Osama.
India says Osama’s death proves Pakistan harbors terrorists
The killing of Al-Qaeda chieftain Osama Bin Laden “deep inside” Pakistan has raised grave concerns in India about its neighbor’s harboring of terrorists and militants.
World leaders hail death of Osama Bin Laden
Here is a selection of comments from prominent global figures on news of the death of Osama Bin Laden:
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The bizarre tale of Savitri Devi, the Hindu Nazi
Savitri Devi is largely an unknown (or forgotten) figure from 20th century history; but she is well worth remembering because she lived one of the strangest, most incomprehensible lives that one could imagine.
What Is Beatification?
The former Pope John Paul II will be beatified tomorrow in a ceremony at the Vatican.
Where is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
Amidst reports of a power struggle at the highest echelons of the Iranian government, it has emerged that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has not been seen for eight days
Syrian tanks roll into Deraa; six protesters killed
The Syrian army has seized control of the Omari mosque in the southern city of Deraa, the focal point of anti-government protests that have roiled the country for the past six weeks.
Arrests in Germany uncover Al Qaeda terrorist plot
German prosecutors allege that one of the three men arrested on Friday on suspicions of planning a bomb attack received his orders from a senior al-Qaeda figure from the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Mugabe to attend pope’s beatification ceremony in Vatican
The beatification ceremony of the late Pope John Paul II in the Vatican will have at least one very unusual guest – Robert Mugabe, the murderous dictator of Zimbabwe.
Libyan rebels reject Gaddafi’s ceasefire offer
Libyan rebels have rejected a proposal by Moammar Gaddafi to call for a ceasefire in exchange for an end to NATO military strikes.
Panthers select Cam Newton as Top NFL Draft Pick
As expected, the Carolina Panthers football team selected former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton as the overall number one pick in the NFL draft.
Kate’s Only A Duchess, Not A Princess… Yet
The world’s most famous newlyweds, Prince William and his bride Catherine Middleton, will now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Worries growing over Queen Elizabeth’s security, ahead of historic Ireland visit
A dissident IRA group, called “Oglaigh na hEireann” or “Real IRA” has warned that the Queen is not welcome on Irish soil and is branding her a “war criminal.”
British Royal Line of Succession (SLIDESHOW)
Here are the top ten royals in line to be the next ruling British monarch, upon the death or retirement of Queen Elizabeth II:
French soccer clubs have race quota to limit blacks, Arabs: report
The country’s sports minister Chantal Jouanno, has asked French Football Federation (FFF) to explain reports that clubs have had a secret racial quota on teams in order to limit the number of black and Arab players.
Trump wows Vegas crowd with tough talk and profanity
Donald Trump appeared at a rally in Las Vegas where he was treated like royalty and delivered a profanity-laden speech that decried politicians, particularly President Barack Obama.
Protests planned across Syria as west seeks to impose sanctions on Assad
The Syrian government has deployed troops on the streets of the capital Damascus with tear gas to stamp out yet another round of anti-regime protests, according to reports.
Bernanke Presentation Extends Risk-On
The take away from Bernanke's comments yesterday should allay any fears that the Federal Reserve will be lifting interest rates any time soon.
Israel condemns Palestinian unity pact
The unification of former Palestinian rivals Fatah and Hamas has left Israel feeling very uneasy.
Suicide bomber kills 10 in eastern Iraq
A suicide bomber has killed at least ten people and injured at least thirty in the town of Baladruz in eastern Iraq, near the Iranian border, according to various media reports.