MP 'shocked' at bin Laden Pakistan discovery

MP 'shocked' at bin Laden Pakistan discovery The discovery of Osama bin Laden's hideaway in a city at the heart of Pakistan's military establishment today revived questions about alleged links between al-Qa’ida and elements in the country's security forces. The Pakistani authorities were quick to insist that they had no prior knowledge that the world's most wanted man was living in the garrison town of Abbottabad, only a few hundred yards from the military academy known as Pakistan's Sandhurst. But an MP with strong links to Pakistan said he was "flabbergasted and shocked" that the al-Qa’ida leader could have found a safe...

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World cheers bin Laden's death as victory

THE death of Osama bin Laden was celebrated around the world as a victory for justice, but many people cautioned that it would not end terrorist attacks or ease suffering of those who lost loved ones in bombings by Al-Qaeda-linked militants. Spontaneous, celebratory rallies broke out in New York City at ground zero, where the twin towers fell on Sept 11, 2001 and outside the White House where President Barack Obama made the historic announcement. At the same time, US embassies across the globe were placed on high alert and Americans warned about possible reprisals for the death of the man who masterminded the Sept 11 attacks....

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Fake news of Osama bin laden

French newspapers, citing the French intelligence, claimed that Osama Bin Laden - the world's most wanted terrorist - may be dead after he had succumbed to typhoid fever while hiding in Pakistan. President Jacques Chirac responded to questions from reporters by saying: "This information is in no way confirmed, in no way whatsoever, and I have no comment to make about it." ] President Jacques Chirac was probably right that you should not trust any reports from the French intelligence, let alone the French newspapers. French intelligence is like American weathermen - wrong 80% of times, and still keep their jobs. This reminds me the recent...

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Osama Bin Laden is Dead

WASHINGTON - The nation has now heard from President Barack Obama that Osama bin Laden is dead and that the United States has custody of his body. Obama said that bin Laden was killed on Sunday in Pakistan. He said he had authorized last week the mission which took place on Sunday. He said a small U.S. team launched the operation, a firefight which killed bin Laden. "Justice has been done," Obama said. Prior to Obama's announcement, crowds of hundreds in front of the White House were singing our national anthem and chanting "U-S-A!" After Obama confirmed bin Laden's death, the crowd continued celebrating while holding American flags, singing...

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Usama Bin Laden is Dead, Say Sources

Usama bin Laden is dead, putting an end to the worldwide manhunt that began nearly a decade ago on Sept. 11, 2001. The architect of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil was killed a week ago inside Pakistan by a U.S. bomb.President Obama announced the stunning development during an address to the nation late Sunday night from the White House.“Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Usama bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda.”The U.S. had been waiting for the results of a DNA test to confirm his identity before going public. Sources said the vice president...

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