Al Qaeda leader calls for kidnap of WesternersAl Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri has called on Muslims to kidnap Westerners, join Syria's rebellion and ensure Egypt implements sharia, SITE Monitoring reported, citing a two-part film posted on Islamist websites. "We are More… |
Zawahri takes over as leader of Al QaedaOsama bin Laden's long-time lieutenant Ayman Al-Zawahri has taken command of Al Qaeda after the killing of the group's founder and leader, an Islamist website said on Thursday. Egyptian-born Zawahri had vowed earlier this month to press ah More… |
Zawahri attacks Obama, Arabs in new videoAl Qaeda's number two Ayman Al-Zawahri appeared on Wednesday in a new video attacking Arab leaders and US President Barack Obama for their policies on Israel. The video, which was posted on an Islamist website used by Al Qaeda supporters, More… |
Zawahri urges Pakistanis to join jihadAl Qaeda's second-in-command accused the United States of leading a crusade to turn Pakistan from a Muslim nuclear power into a divided nation and urged Pakistanis to join jihad to resist. Militants were in a tug-of-war with the US-allied More… |
Zawahri urges more Gaza rocket attacksAl Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahri has urged Palestinians to step up suicide and rocket attacks, saying in an Internet recording they were the only way to end Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. "Step up your martyrdom-seeking More… |
Zawahri says bin Laden in good healthAl Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was well and reports speculating about his sickness were false, his deputy Ayman al-Zawahri said in a recording. 'Sheikh Osama bin Laden is in good health,' Zawahri, who is also a doctor, said in response to More… |
Zawahri says Libyan group joins Al QaedaAl Qaeda second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahri said a Libyan Islamist group had joined the militant organisation and he urged mujahideen in North Africa to topple the leaders of Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. 'Today, with grace fr More… |