Al Qaeda says its No. 3 man and commander of its operations in Afghanistan has died, according to a group that monitors Islamist websites.
Archive for May, 2010
Group: Al Qaeda’s Afghan leader dies
BP claims on underwater oil disputed
Rep. Edward Markey challenged the assertion by oil giant BP’s chief executive that no underwater oil plumes have formed because of the Gulf of Mexico spill.
No. 3 Al Qaeda Official Killed Recently in Pakistan
BP Cited Problems Weeks Before
BP told regulators six weeks before well in Gulf of Mexico exploded that they were having trouble maintaining control
•Hurricane Season Sparks Oil Worries| VIDEO
• Timeline: 40 Days | LIVESHOT: Residents Fear Worst
• SLIDESHOW | FULL COVERAGE | INTERACTIVE
IAEA: Iran Boosts Uranium
Iran has two tons of enriched uranium, enough for two nuclear warheads and prompting concerns from the West
Celebrating the Land of Liberty
Men and women are doing work around the globe to protect America’s freedom | VIDEO | SLIDESHOW
• SLIDESHOW: Obama Rained Out of Ceremony Speech
• LIVESHOTS: Land of Liberty | Presidential Downpour
• FACES OF WAR: The Real A-Team | Fallen Marine
• YOU DECIDE: Putting ‘Memorial’ in Memorial Day?
Raid causes rift between U.S. allies
For years, Turkey has been Israel’s strongest predominantly Muslim ally in a region where the Israelis have few other friends.
Judge issues warrant for TV producer
A Mexican judge is still considering whether to issue warrant for the arrest of reality TV producer Bruce Beresford-Redman in the death of his wife at a Cancun resort last month, a prosecution spokesman said.
Gunmen kill 5 at Pakistani hospital
Four gunmen opened fire into a Lahore, Pakistan, hospital on Monday, killing 5 people, the hospital’s chief and government officials said.