Al-Qaeda's New Leader Could Launch 'Big' Attack On West -- The Telegraph
Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda's new leader, could launch a "big" attack on the West as he tries to stamp his authority on the embattled movement, according to counter-terrorism experts.
Al-Zawahiri was named as its new head on Thursday taking over as the terrorist network is struggling for relevance, upstaged by a wave of uprisings across the Middle East.
The movement has also been shaken by the killing of Osama bin Laden last month, leading to fears that the new leader will launch a bloody campaign to attract and inspire the next generation of militants.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey to create military 'buffer zone' within Syria for refugees.
Syria crisis: UN report condemns crackdown on protests. Assad forces make sweeping arrests in Syria's northwest.
Israel to stop Gaza flotilla regardless of cargo.
Yemen opposition shrugs off Gulf mediation offer.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II warns Mideast peace prospects are dim.
Militia set up within Iraqi ministry, Maliki says.
U.S. helicopters fire on attackers in Iraq oil hub: military.
ASIA
China urges talks as refugees flee Myanmar fighting. Myanmar rebels seek China's help in clashes.
Obama talks drawdown with his top Afghan commander.
China's Wen to visit Germany and Britain.
Beijing sends ship to disputed South China Sea.
North Korea demands defectors' return from South Korea. North Korea demands return of nine refugees.
China military paper urges steps against U.S. cyber war threat.
AFRICA
White House defends U.S. role in Libya after lawmakers sue. Libya: Area near Gadhafi compound struck in raid. NATO raids pound Gaddafi compound.
Taking care of Libyan refugees strains generosity of Tunisians.
Sudan's Abyei: 'North-south troop clash' despite deal. Southern Sudan’s army reports clashes with Sudanese forces in Abyei region.
Gilbert Bukenya: Uganda ex-VP charged with CHOGM fraud.
Bomb blast in Nigeria capital Abuja.
EUROPE
Greek Socialists hold emergency talks on austerity. EU confident Greece will get next aid payout.
Europe’s ‘Lehman moment’ looms as Greek debt unravels markets: Euro credit.
Swiss central bank highlights franc concerns.
Putin says Russia's economy two-thirds recovered. Putin: Russia expects full economic recovery next year.
Belarus Lukashenko: Hundreds defy protest ban in Minsk.
Bodies of 104 Air France crash victims to reach Paris.
AMERICAS
USAID requests proposals for Cuba programs.
Mexico drug war: US sting 'let cartels buy guns'.
Violence in Vancouver as Canucks lose Stanley Cup. Vehicles set ablaze, shops looted as riots sweep downtown Vancouver.
John Boehner, Barack Obama's 'golf summit' has different expectations.
Venezuela to begin rationing electricity.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda creates 'hit list' of prominent Americans with names, pictures; home addresses sought.
White House downplays rise of al Qaeda's Zawahiri. 'Armchair general' Zawahiri no bin Laden: US official. New Al-Qaeda leader faces 'some challenges': Gates.
Al-Zawahri succeeds bin Laden as al-Qaida leader.
Indonesia cleric linked to terror attacks gets 15 years.
Al-Qaeda’s Eton & Ritz bomb plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oracle seeks billions in lawsuit against Google.
IBM celebrates 100th birthday. 5 lessons from IBM's 100th anniversary.
Rich world economy prospects darken: Reuters poll.
US inflation rise ties Fed’s hands on further easing.
Citi says 360,000 accounts hacked in May cyber attack.
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