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Libya: Headed for Democracy or Extremism?

While no one seems to believe Moammar Gadhafi’s claims that the rebel forces have been “brainwashed by Bin Laden,” there are real concerns over the potential for extremism in the region. Speaking to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations last week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pointed out that many al-Qaida jihadists in Afghanistan and […]

The World

More homegrown terror? Americans arrested on way to Egypt

The World

Financial troubles for al-Qaida

The World

Can al-Qaida continue terrorist operation with little money?

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Fears of al-Qaida: Rising Violence in Northern Africa

The World

Is Yemen the New Front for al Qaida?

Because of a violent kidnapping of foreign nationals, some experts believe al Qaida may now be flourishing in Yemen, the Arab world’s poorest nation. The Takeaway speaks with Gregory Johnsen, terrorism analyst for the Jamestown Foundation, for more.

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Former Guantanamo inmates shown in al-Qaida video

Global Politics

Two former Guantanamo Bay inmates have joined the ranks of al-Qaida in Yemen, according to a video released by the terrorist group on Friday. Will this make President Obama’s executive order to close the detention center harder to complete?

Top of the Hour: Al-Qaida Absent in Mideast? Headlines

As protests have spread through the Muslim world, al-Qaida has seemed mysteriously absent. Is this an indication that democracy will silence al-Qaida or is their silence strategic?