Al-Qaeda
White House: Allies Must Do More Against Extremists
A draft counterterror strategy provides little on how the U.S. will pass responsibility to allies, many of which lack the necessary military and intelligence capabilities.
State Department Issues Europe Terror Alert
The warning comes after attacks in France and Britain that have left seven dead and dozens injured.
Al-Qaeda Head Ayman al-Zawahiri Calls For Guerilla War
The global Al-Qaeda head predicted a long battle against the 'Crusaders' and Shi'ites.
CIA Drone Strike Nearly Killed Head of Al-Qaeda
Pakistan is now harboring Al-Qaeda leaders Ayman al-Zawahiri and Hamza bin Laden, multiple sources say.
Somalia's Al-Shabab Warns Against Secular Education
The Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group controls parts of Somalia and wants to impose its hardline version of Islam on the country.
Can ISIS and Al-Qaeda Unite to Save One Another?
Iraq's vice president said members of the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda were in talks after years of bitter rivalry among the formerly linked jihadist groups.
Trump Expands U.S. Military Powers in Somalia
President Donald Trump granted the Pentagon wider powers in directing airstrikes and deploying special forces to assist the Somali army and its allies in fighting Al-Shabab.
Libyan Jet Crashes Into Home Killing Pilot and Family
The aircraft crashed over a residential area as it returned from bombing raids over Derna.
Al-Qaeda to Muslims: 'Kill Americans' for Mosque Strike
Al-Qaeda tells Muslims to kill Americans with God's blessing after accusing the U.S. of a deadly mosque strike in Syrian rebel territory.
Armed Student Opens Fire at French High School
The assailants may have been students targeting the headmaster, according to reports.
U.S. Strike Kills Former Guantanamo Prisoner in Yemen
Yasir al Silmi was held at the detention center from 2002 to 2009.
Mali: Militants Kill 11 Soldiers Near Burkina Border
Al-Qaeda affiliates are active in the region.
French ISIS-Inspired Teen Jailed for Seven Years
France's Jewish community has faced several radical Islamist attacks in recent years.
Jihadi Leader Tells Syrian Opposition to 'Step Aside'
The group claimed responsibility for explosions that killed dozens of people in Homs.
Father of U.S. Soldier Killed in Yemen Slams Trump
William Owens was killed in a ground attack on an al-Qaeda base in Yemen.
FBI Interviews Reveal Bomb Plot Role of Al-Qaeda Chief
The would-be attacker's explosives, hidden in his underwear, failed to explode.
Yemen: Why Women Fought Against the Navy SEALs
In Yemen, starvation and a bloody civil war are leading some women to join Al-Qaeda.
Trump's Botched Yemen Raid: What Went Wrong
The operation aimed to capture or kill a top Al-Qaeda terrorist, and failed.
Mastermind of 9/11 Writes Letter to Obama Blaming U.S.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed blamed American foreign policy and civilian deaths for attacks.
U.S. Kills Bin Laden Ally, al-Qaeda Fighters in Syria
The U.S. conducted the airstrikes near the rebel-held city of Idlib.
Only 8 Attacks on Terror List From Restricted Nations
The White House issued a list of 78 attacks it felt had been "underreported" by Western media.
Yemen Denies Reports It Banned U.S. From Ground Ops
Yemen's foreign minister said it would abide by agreements despite concern over a recent failed U.S. raid.
How Trump Just Reinvigorated ISIS and Al-Qaeda
The president's travel ban could help generate new momentum for the jihadi movement.
U.S. Commando Dies in Raid on Al-Qaeda in Yemen
At least 14 militants are dead and three U.S. troops wounded in raid authorized by President Donald Trump.
Drone Strikes Under Obama Killed up to 117 Civilians
Rights groups say the Obama administration has downplayed the number of civilian casualties.
How to Rebalance U.S.-Saudi Relations
Gone are the days when U.S.-Saudi affairs could be handled over a phone call or a stroll in a ranch in Texas.
France Arrests Seven to Foil Extremist Attack Plot
France's interior minister said the raids stopped a "long-planned" assault on French soil.
Saudi Arabia Foils Plot to Bomb World Cup Qualifier
The plot was allegedly to target Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates match on October 11.
Libyan Forces Free Five Foreign ISIS Hostages in Sirte
Pro-government fighters rescued two Turks, two Indians and one Bangladeshi.
Guantanamo Bay Detainees Remain in Near Perpetual Limbo
The U.S. spends $91 million annually on trials at the base, which houses 61 inmates.