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Breaking this morning is the news of the death of U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. According to Yemen’s Defense Ministry, a leading figure of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula was killed early this morning in northern Yemen.

We continue our coverage of the death of Anwar Al-Awlaki, the U.S.-born cleric killed early this morning in northern Yemen. It is still not clear whether the operation was carried out by Yemeni forces or American intelligence.

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.

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

Leading Al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki was killed in Yemen, according to government officials in the country. Hakim Almasmari, editor in chief at the Yemen Post, joins us with more information.