AL-QAEDA

Zawahri

Somali Al-Shabab Joins Al-Qaida, Zawahiri Announces

Al-Qaida's leader announced in a video Thursday that the Somali militant group al-Shabab has formally joined the Islamic extremist network, fusing two groups that have been targets of America's counterterrorism efforts.
CIA

CIA to Maintain Sizable Presence in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Washington Post reports that the CIA has plans to maintain a robust operation in both countries after conventional operations have wound down, underscoring the military's broader shift towards clandestine, targeted operations undertaken by CIA agents or Special Forces commandos.
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Iran Crisis

State of the Union Address 2012: Summary of Obama's Speech

President Obama delivered his 2012 State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, making a bid for 2012 reelection. In a sweeping speech, the President touched upon issues like taxes, the economy, manufacturing and keeping the American dream alive. Though the current State of the Union is quite shaky, Obama highlighted the progress being made and attempted to solidify a sturdy campaign base.
Yemen

Al-Qaeda Gains Ground in Troubled Yemen

Al-Qaeda has always had a strong presence in Yemen, but with the country currently in the middle of a governmental transition, the terrorist group has launched a violent campaign for land and power.
Hina Rabbani Khar, Marc Grossman

Pakistan Severing Ties with United States?

Pakistan has rejected U.S. special envoy Marc Grossman's request to visit the country, a senior official said on Wednesday, highlighting the increased tensions between the uneasy allies.
Fact Checking the South Carolina Republican Debate

Fact Checking the 2012 South Carolina Republican Debate

In a spirited debate last night in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Republican candidates went after both President Barack Obama and their GOP rivals on issues ranging from U.S. trade relations and the federal income tax to misleading attack ads and America's relationship with Turkey. But what statements were true, and what were false?

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