Al-Qaeda No.2 Killed By US Drone -- Sydney Morning Herald
A US drone strike has killed al-Qaeda's second-in-command, in a significant blow to the terrorist network that has lost a string of top leaders since the death of Osama bin Laden last year.
Abu Yahya al-Libi was considered a media-savvy, charismatic leader who escaped from an American prison in Afghanistan and helped preside over the transformation of al-Qaeda into a terrorist movement aimed at winning converts around the world.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemeni troops, tanks advance on al Qaeda-held town.
Kuwaiti gets 10 years for Twitter blasphemy.
Free Syrian Army rebels abandon Annan ceasefire.
Syria declares Western ambassadors unwelcome.
China, Russia united against Syria intervention.
US: Israel ‘supportive’ of new Iranian sanctions if nuclear talks fail.
Iran’s parliament re-elects conservative Ahmadinejad critic as its speaker.
UN nuclear watchdog wants ‘early access’ to Iran military site.
Mystery Iranian deaths amid shadow war.
ASIA
Cambodian PM's party triumphs in election test run.
IAEA sees no prospect now for North Korea visit.
Pakistani court bars interior minister over dual-nationality claim.
US agrees to pay Pakistan $1.18b of Coalition Support Fund arrears.
Putin's China visit shows warming ties between neighboring giants. Russia turns east to embrace looming China. Putin meets China leader.
Locals turn against Taliban in eastern Afghanistan.
Pakistani police question U.S. diplomats on weapons.
Muslims killed in attack in Burma's Rakhine province.
Kazakhstan mourns mysterious death of soldiers.
AFRICA
Cut off aid to states helping Sudan's Bashir: ICC prosecutor.
I. Coast names new envoy to tackle Mali, GBissau crises.
Sudan: Eastern Sudan 'on verge of famine' due to ban on aid groups.
Famine worries hit Sudan.
South Sudan officials 'stole $4bn'.
Group: Rwandan military aiding Congo fugitive.
Libyan government regains control of Tripoli airport. Tripoli airport back in our control, says Libyan government.
Rebels say new council to govern Mali's north.
More protests loom in Egypt, targeting candidacy of Mubarak’s Prime Minister.
EUROPE
Putin defends Russia’s human rights record.
France hits back at Obama over Europe debt crisis.
‘Serious possibility’ Cyprus may need EU bailout.
Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of killing five soldiers.
Spain warns market access being shut. France says EU solution needed in Spain bank crisis.
Tracking Europe's debt crisis.
Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov launches new political party in Russia.
Ukrainian MPs back bill to boost status of Russian.
NATO to remain firm in Kosovo, Rasmussen says after clashes.
Serbia's new president revives Balkan tensions.
Crowds cheer Queen on last day of Jubilee.
AMERICAS
Mexico's Pena Nieto stops slide in support-poll.
Argentina to 'immediately launch' criminal proceedings against UK oil firms operating off Falklands Islands.
Marijuana possession in New York could be partially decriminalised.
Mea Culpa, economy boost Chile Pinera's approval: Poll.
'Canadian Psycho' killer suspect to appear in court.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Analysis: Mali: the world's next jihadi launchpad?
Major al-Qaida leaders killed in US drone strikes.
Toulouse killer Mohamed Merah was 'traced' to al-Qaeda stronghold.
Qaeda deputy targeted in drone strike in Pakistan. No. 2 Al Qaeda leader targeted in Pakistan, as drone strikes escalate.
New York accountant pleads guilty to terror charges.
Yemen clashes kill 23 al-Qaeda militants.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Disney to ban junk-food ads for kids as America struggles with its fat problem.
Facebook extends share declines since IPO.
Facebook's $74,000-a-year INTERNS: Website lifts the lid on salaries at social network.
Europe austerity targets 'too big to succeed': Analyst.
Oil hovers near 8-month low below $84.
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