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al-Qaeda

al-Qaeda
The latest news and top stories on al-Qaeda. A transnational militant Sunni Islamist organisation, al-Qaeda was founded in 1988 by Osama bin Laden. Its primary mission is to wage global jihad against perceived enemies of Islam, particularly the United States and its allies, aiming to establish a global Islamic caliphate. Historically based in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sudan, it operates through a decentralised network of affiliates worldwide. Al-Qaeda is infamous for orchestrating numerous terrorist attacks, including the September 11 2001 attacks in the US, the 1998 US embassy bombings and inspiring the 2005 London transit bombings.
Africa

Al-Qaeda-linked militants claim deadly attack on airport in Niger’s capital

Security forces kill 22 assailants to repel a heavy morning raid on Diori Hamani International Airport.

US arrests suspect in 2012 Benghazi consulate attack, Bondi says

Syria gives Kurds 4 days to accept integration as US signals end of support

The government announced a new truce after seizing swathes of territory from the Syrian Democratic Forces.

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