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Al Qaeda's new second-in-command, Atiyah abd al-Rahman, is pictured in this handout photograph obtained on August 27, 2011

Another Key Al Qaeda Commander Captured; U.S. Close to Winning War

As America nears a 10th anniversary memorial for the deadly 9/11 attacks from Al Qaeda, the U.S. is close to proclaiming victory in the war against the terrorist organization. In the latest development, with help from the U.S., Pakistan's main intelligence agency has captured a top al Qaeda commander suspected of planning attacks on American oil pipelines, tankers and other key economic targets.
A rebel fighter stands on a Russian-made scud missile that was found in Junine

Abandoned Libyan Missile: a Gift to Militants?

When Muammar Gaddafi's soldiers fled this corner of a field outside Tripoli where they were camped, they left behind their army fatigues, a can of Brut deodorant -- and a Scud tactical missile.
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Al Qaeda's new second-in-command Rahman is pictured in handout photograph

9/11 Memorial: As 10th Anniversary Nears, U.S. Close to Defeating al Qaeda

When the U.S. went to war with al-Qaida almost a decade ago after the terrorist organization launched a deadly attack against the U.S., killing thousands and taking down New York's World Trade Center towers, the contest seemed un-winnable at times. Over the past decade, some pundits and experts even labeled it that -- the un-winnable war. But now that the U.S. has reportedly killed Osama bin Laden, al Qaeda's second-in-command in Pakistan last month, and largely disbanded the organization...
A caricature depicting Muammar Gadhafi is seen in Tripoli

Gaddafi vows fight as world backs new leaders

Muammar Gaddafi, driven into hiding by his foes, on Thursday urged his supporters to fight on, even as Libya's new interim rulers met world leaders to discuss reshaping a nation torn by 42 years of one-man rule and six months of war.
Former US Vice President Cheney speaks about national security at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington

Cheney Book Renews Post-9/11 U.S. Policy Fights

Former Vice President Dick Cheney's new memoir revives the fierce battles over U.S. national security policies after the September 11 attacks as it rips open old wounds among aides to President George W. Bush.

Petraeus Leaves Army for Top CIA Gig

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, the former top commander of the U.S's efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq, retired from the Army to become the head of the CIA on Wednesday.
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Heartbreaking Images of Children of War (PHOTOS)

Across the world, thousands of children involved in military conflict and political issues in countries like Libya, Afghanistan and Africa have lost their innocence, being caught up in acts of innate human cruelty.
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement on Hurricane Irene from his vacation on Martha's Vineyard

Most American Muslims are Satisfied Obama Backers

A majority of U.S. Muslims are content with the nation's direction in contrast to many Americans and few Muslims believe there is support for Islamic extremism here, a survey released on Tuesday found.
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Pentagon Defends Efforts to Fight Waste

The Pentagon on Monday defended its efforts to eliminate wasteful wartime spending in Iraq and Afghanistan, as two new reports accused it of squandering tens of billions of dollars while tripling the amount of no-bid contracts.
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U.S. vs. Al Qaeda: America Close to Winning 'Un-Winnable' War; Organization's Number Two Leader Killed

When the U.S. went to war with al Qaeda almost a decade ago after the terrorist organization launched a deadly attack against the U.S., killing thousands and taking down New York's World Trade Center towers, the contest seemed un-winnable at times. Since pundits and experts even labeled it that -- the un-winnable war. First, the U.S. killed Osama bin Laden. Now, reports say the U.S. has killed al Qaeda's number two leader.
Tripoli prays for peace as rebels hunt Gaddafi

Tripoli prays for peace as rebels hunt Gaddafi

The people of Tripoli ventured out to mosques on Friday, praying for peace and offering thanks for the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, though the Libyan capital remained locked down and dangerous as rebel fighters hunted the fugitive strongman.

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