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From beacon of democracy to failed state, Mali is now Al Qaeda's newest stronghold.

Obama killed bin Laden. But Romney says Al Qaeda is still a threat. He's right.

In the 11 years since terror attacks put counterterrorism at the forefront of US foreign policy, American priorities have changed.

Sec. of State Clinton said the threats seen in northern Africa are connected to Libya, and to Al Qaeda.

The Associated Press finds 'tipsheet' to avoid drone strikes in Mali.

French troops have seized a 'very impressive' weapons cache from the Al Qaeda base.

Spanish police arrested on Tuesday two "suspected terrorists" thought to have links to al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Two Al Qaeda-linked fighters patrol the streets of Gao, northern Mali, on July 16, 2012.

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