The Islamic Defenders Front, a radical Indonesian Muslim group in Jakarta, announced plans to hold “a mass prayer for Bin Laden,” CNN reports.
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Congratulations All Around: Politicians and Pundits Cheer bin Laden’s Demise
Both sides of the aisle lauded Obama and U.S. troops for the victorious raid on Osama bin Laden’s hideaway.
Ayman al-Zawahiri: The Man Most Likely to Succeed bin Laden
While one would hope that the death of Osama bin Laden might signal an end to terrorism, a successor is already reportedly being lined up by al-Qaeda.
Wednesday Words: Stephen Colbert Civics and Conspiracy Theories
Welcome to NewsFeed’s weekly highlight of the vocabulary of our lives — including useful, new, hilarious and surprising words (as well as some that are just fun to roll off the old tongue).
Sesame Street Goes to Pakistan: The Newest Diplomatic Tool?
Elmo and the Muppet clan are packing their bags and heading abroad. We hope their Urdu is up to par.
Al Qaeda’s New Women’s Magazine: Guns, Facials and Niqabs
Al Qaeda has designed a new U.S.-style women’s magazine that, according to the Atlantic, “offers home and beauty tips alongside testimonials from the wives of suicide bombers and female jihadists.”
Does the Airline Bomb Plot Spell the End for In-Flight Wi-Fi?
If you’re unable to read NewsFeed at a cruising altitude of 36,000 feet, does that mean the terrorists have won?
Terror Warnings Issued in Europe: Will People Actually Care?
There’s never a good time to issue a travel warning. But with Japan joining the U.S. and Britain in talking up a possible terrorist attack by al-Qaeda or other groups, how much of a profound effect is this likely to have on tourism?
Terrorism Arrest: Another Man Charged With Plotting To Join Terror Group
For the second time in less than a month, an American has been charged with terrorism after attempting to join al-Qaeda groups in Somalia.
Al-Qaeda Stealing Blood From Hospitals in Iraq
Looking for blood to treat their injured fighters, Iraqi insurgents turn to hospitals and blood banks—and steal it at gunpoint.
South Park Critic Arrested on Terror Charges
Zachary Chesser, who made controversial statements regarding the creators of South Park last spring, has been arrested on unrelated charges after allegedly attempting to join a terror group connected with al-Qaeda.