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US forces kill al Qaeda in Iraq's deputy commander
US forces struck a major blow against al Qaeda in Iraq's beleaguered network. Abu Qaswarah, al Qaeda in Iraq's second in command, was killed in the northern city of Mosul during a targeted raid ten days ago. Abu Qaswarah, who is also known as Abu Sara, was killed during an ...
New intelligence report says Pakistan is 'on the edge'
mcclatchydc.com — WASHINGTON — A growing al Qaida-backed insurgency, combined with the Pakistani army's reluctance to launch an all-out... crackdown, political infighting and energy and food shortages are plunging America's key ally in the war on terror deeper into ... (more) New intelligence report says Pakistan is 'on the edge'
US troops kill No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — BAGHDAD - American troops acting on a tip killed the No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq... — a Moroccan known for his ability to recruit and motivate foreign fighters — in a raid in the northern city of Mosul, the U.S. military said Wednesday. The ... (more) US troops kill No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq - Yahoo! ...
So, why blog?
So, why blog?
thedonovan.com — So, the Iraqi Air Force graduates it's first class of new pilots. But few got this part.  Cassandra... over at Villainous Company did, as did Neptunus Lex.  how is this not important? Heck, it's the *core* of the ... (more) So, why blog?
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Bill Roggio: US forces kill al Qaeda in Iraq's deputy commander
Victory Caucus -- All Content — ... Wednesday, 15 October 2008 Abu Qaswarah, al Qaeda in Iraq's deputy commander and senior operational leader, was killed during an Oct. 5 raid in the northern city of Mosul. Qaswarah detonated his vest during the raid and killed three women and three children. read ...

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For At Least The Third Time, Officials Take Down A ‘No. 2′ Leader Of Al Qaeda In Iraq
thinkprogress.org 10/15/2008 — Today, the Pentagon announced that American troops had killed Abu Qaswarah, the No. 2 leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, in a raid in Mosul. U.S. military officials hailed the death of Qaswarah, also known as Abu Sara, as “ a major disruption to the ...
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The world’s worst executive position has become open once again . US forces in Mosul killed Abu Qaswarah, a Moroccan who served as the second in command for al-Qaeda in Iraq, in a raid following a tip on his location. [...] Read the rest »
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UPDATE: Al-Qaeda in Iraq’s number two leader killedVictory Caucus -- All Content
BAGHDAD, Iraq – A terrorist killed by Coalition forces during an operation in Mosul on Oct. 5 has been positively identified as Abu Qaswarah.