The drone war in northwest Pakistan has brought attention to the attenuated al-Qaeda core that moved from Afghanistan in late 2001. But two events in December -- a failed Christmas Day bombing and an attack on CIA operatives in Afghanistan -- have led analysts to re-assess al-Qaeda's perceived decline. Worldfocus takes a look at the organization's evolution.
All Posts Tagged With: "terrorists"
February 16, 2010
Drone war forces resurgent al-Qaeda to rely on franchises
January 18, 2010
Taliban pulls off series of deadly strikes in heart of Kabul
The capital of Afghanistan has been struck by a series of highly coordinated terrorist attacks, including explosions next to Kabul's heavily secured ministry buildings. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the largest Kabul attack since 2001 and announced that their goal was an assault on the presidential palace. Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports on the fragile security situation.
November 5, 2009
Worldfocus Radio: Philippines — the forgotten terrorist front
Martin Savidge hosts Filipino peace negotiator and Catholic priest Eliseo Mercado and security analyst Zachary Abuza when Worldfocus Radio explores the forgotten terrorist front in the Philippines. LISTEN NOW.
November 5, 2009
Daily life goes on in war-torn Pakistan
The Pakistani military has been aggressively going after militant groups -- after seemingly incessant terrorist attacks in many parts of the country. But we don't hear much about the toll on average Pakistanis and how they cope with the menace of militant attacks. Daljit Dhaliwal talks about everyday life in Lahore with Saeed Shafqat.
November 27, 2008
Islamist group claims responsibility for Mumbai attacks
Jeff Stein of Congressional Quarterly discusses the Deccan Mujahideen, the little-known group that has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks in Mumbai. Also, audio accounts from two eyewitnesses.
November 26, 2008
Multiple terrorist attacks kill many in Mumbai, India
In Mumbai, India, multiple terrorist attacks have killed at least 119 people and wounded over 300. An eyewitness to the attacks describes what he saw.









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