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Al-Qaeda says ‘meticulously executed’ Benghazi attack ‘revenge’ for number two’s death
Al-Qaeda said the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya was in revenge for the killing of the network’s number two Sheikh Abu Yahya al-Libi, SITE Intelligence Group reported Saturday. “The killing of Sheikh Abu Yahya only increased the enthusiasm and determination of the sons of (Libyan independence…
Al-Qaeda leader confirms deputy’s death
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has released a video coinciding with the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, confirming for the first time the death of his deputy, US monitors said. The 42-minute video is Zawahiri’s first release in three months, and confirms that Abu Yahya al-Libi was killed in a…
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