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American-born Al Qaeda leader killed in Yemen

Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most wanted terrorist figures who was responsible for the Times Square car bombing, was killed in Yemen today.

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How a Danish Former Biker Turned Jihadist, then Double-Agent, Says he Helped the CIA Track and Kill Anwar Al Awlaki

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Islamic Extremism in Yemen

There are increasing worries Al Qaeda is using the instability in Yemen to spread its influence. An American military operation assassinated the radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki last year. One week ago militants took over the town of Radda.  Stephen Sackur, with our partner the BBC, sent this report.

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US and other countries rely more on drones

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With the increasing prevelance of drones, and the fact that they have killed both militants and civilians, some people are worried that a dangerous global drone arms race may be beginning. Scott Shane reports.

Top of the Hour: Anwar al-Awlaki Killed in Yemen, Morning Headlines

Leading Al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki was killed in Yemen, according to government officials in the country. Yemeni forces pursued al-Awlaki in the northern part of the country  and he was killed along with a number of body guards. The American-born Al Qaeda leader was a target of an American operation for months although it is […]

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Anwar al-Awlaki’s death puts spotlight on US-Yemeni relations

Global Politics

News of the killing of radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki sheds light on the relations between the U.S. government and the embattled Yemeni government. As details come to light it is likely the operation was a joint effort involving both countries.

Islamist Cleric Anwar Awlaki Killed in Yemen

US-born radical Islamist cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a key al-Qaeda leader, has been killed in Yemen, the country’s defense ministry said.

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