Somali extremists release video with crowds vowing allegiance to bin LadenNAIROBI, Kenya — An Islamic insurgent group that controls much of lawless Somalia has released a video showing its members vowing allegiance to Osama bin Laden, training in dusty camps and slamming Somalia’s U.S.-backed president as a traitor. Witnesses: 10 killed in Somali border town fight after insurgents attack government soldiersMOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali insurgents attacked a town near the border with Ethiopia, killing at least 10 people, witnesses and officials said. Al-Qaida losing strength with deaths of key operatives in Pakistan, Somalia and IndonesiaLONDON — Recent targeted attacks that killed militants in Somalia, Indonesia and Pakistan have chipped away at al-Qaida’s power base, sapping the terror network of key leaders and experienced operatives who train recruits and wage attacks. Somali official: 6 more UN vehicles missing after car bomb attacks kill 21 peopleNAIROBI, Kenya — Islamic insurgents on Friday vowed to launch more attacks after using stolen U.N. cars in an assault on an African Union peacekeeping base in Somalia that killed 21 people. A Somali official said that six more U.N. vehicles were unaccounted for. We need help, African Union envoy to Somalia says in wake of car bombs that killed 21 peopleNAIROBI, Kenya — An African Union envoy pleaded for more international aid Friday to stabilize Somalia as the death toll from an attack by Islamic insurgents on an AU peacekeeping base rose to 21, making it the deadliest single assault on the peacekeepers since they arrived in 2007. Death toll in Somalia’s twin suicide car bomb attack rises to 21NAIROBI, Kenya — The death toll from twin suicide car bombings at the African Union’s main peacekeeping base in Somalia rose to 21 Friday, including 17 peacekeepers, an AU spokesman said. It was the deadliest single attack on AU peacekeepers since they arrived in 2007. Suicide bombers launch deadly attack on AU base to avenge killing of al-Qaida suspectMOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamic insurgents posing as U.N. personnel detonated suicide car bombs in an African Union peacekeeping base Thursday to avenge a U.S. commando raid that killed an al-Qaida operative. China, Russia navies join forces in Somalia anti-piracy patrols, joint exercises plannedBEIJING — The Russian and Chinese navies have joined forces in anti-piracy patrols off the Somali coast and will stage joint exercises this week, Chinese state media said Thursday. Suicide bombers hit Somalia peacekeeping base in Mogadishu; witness says 11 deadMOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamist insurgents drove two stolen U.N. cars loaded with explosives onto the main base of African Union peacekeepers Thursday and triggered massive blasts that a witness said killed at least 11 people. Islamist insurgents said the attack was in revenge for a U.S. commando raid that killed an al-Qaida operative. Suicide car bombs hit Somalia peacekeeping base in MogadishuMOGADISHU, Somalia — Suicide bombers in explosives-laden cars with U.N. logos drove into the main base of African Union peacekeepers Thursday, detonating two massive blasts that blew out nearby windows and shrouded the sky in black smoke. Witness says 2 large explosions rock African Union peacekeepers base in MogadishuMOGADISHU, Somalia — Two suicide car bombs bearing U.N. logos exploded at the main base of African Union peacekeepers in Mogadishu, sending plumes of black smoke into the air, witnesses and officials said Thursday. There was no immediate word on casualties. Somali insurgents holding French hostage demand France stop supporting Somali gov’tMOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamic insurgents demanded Thursday that France stop supporting Somalia’s government and withdraw its warships from anti-piracy patrols in exchange for the release of a French security agent — conditions which the French government immediately rejected. Slain al-Qaida suspect’s mother demands to see her son’s body after US raid in SomaliaMOMBASA, Kenya — The mother of a top al-Qaida fugitive who was killed in a U.S. raid in Somalia demanded Wednesday to see her son’s body while a Somalia-based group claimed him as their leader and confirmed his death. Slain al-Qaida suspect’s mother in Somalia demands to see her son’s bodyMOMBASA, Kenya — The mother of a top al-Qaida fugitive who was killed in a U.S. raid in Somalia is demanding to see her son’s body. Analysis: Al-Qaida leader’s death deals blow to Somali terror group, could spark retaliationWASHINGTON — The death of a key al-Qaida leader in a daring helicopter assault in Somalia strikes a blow to the terror group’s operation there, but it could also trigger a new spate of attacks on Western targets. Key events in the recent history of the African nation of SomaliaKey events in recent Somali history: US raid in Somalia underscores concern the lawless country is becoming a terrorist havenMOGADISHU, Somalia — The U.S. helicopters, guns blazing, swooped over a convoy carrying a top al-Qaida fugitive in rural southern Somalia. Elite commandos rappelled to the ground, collected two bodies, and took off on a cloud of red dust. Somali militants vow to avenge US raid that killed 1 of Africa’s most wanted al-Qaida suspectsMOGADISHU, Somalia — U.S. special forces aboard helicopters penetrated into Somalia and, guns blazing, attacked a convoy said to contain a top al-Qaida fugitive. U.S. and Somali officials confirmed Tuesday the man was killed, and Islamist insurgents vowed to seek revenge. Somali insurgents vow to avenge US raid that killed al-Qaida suspectMOGADISHU, Somalia — A senior commander of Somalia’s insurgency has vowed to avenge the U.S. raid that killed one of Africa’s most wanted al-Qaida suspects. Somali official says al-Qaida suspect killed in US raidMOGADISHU, Somalia — One of Africa’s most wanted al-Qaida suspects has been killed in a U.S. raid in southern Somalia, the deputy mayor for security affairs in Somalia’s capital said Tuesday. North Korean ship crew fights off Somali pirates with improvised fire bombsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Somali pirates tried but failed to hijack a North Korean cargo ship when crew members fought back with molotov cocktails and sped away, a maritime official said Tuesday. US troops raid Somali town controlled by Islamic insurgents; witnesses say 2 dead, 2 capturedMOGADISHU, Somalia — Foreign troops in helicopters strafed a car Monday in a Somali town controlled by Islamist insurgents, killing two men and capturing two others who were wounded, witnesses said. U.S. military officials said American forces were involved in the raid. Witnesses: Foreign troops kill 2 in insurgent-held town in SomaliaMOGADISHU, Somalia — Foreign troops in helicopters strafed a car Monday in a Somali town controlled by Islamist insurgents, killing two men and wounding two who were then captured and flown away, witnesses said. The commando-style action comes amid growing fears that al-Qaida is gaining a foothold in this lawless nation. Witnesses: Foreign troops raid insurgent-held town in Somalia; at least 2 killedMOGADISHU, Somalia — Foreign troops in helicopters attacked a seaside town controlled by Somali insurgents Monday, killing at least two people and taking two others captive, witnesses said. Somalia shelling kills 15, most at home for disabled former army officersMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars slammed into Somalia’s capital, killing three civilians and at least 12 men at a home for disabled veterans, an official said Saturday. Nearly a dozen other former soldiers were wounded in the attack. Somalia shelling kills 15, most at a home ex-army officers who lost limbsMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars slammed into a home for disabled veterans in Somalia’s capital, killing at least 12 disabled men and wounding nearly a dozen, officials said Saturday. Nations pledge funds, build momentum at UN in Somali piracy fightUNITED NATIONS — An informal band of nations and organizations fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia have agreed to set up two new international funds to help pay the cost of prosecutions and beefed-up security. US signing anti-piracy agreement at UN to help lead protection of vessels off SomaliaUNITED NATIONS — The United States and four other nations signed onto an international plan to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia, committing Wednesday to playing a leadership role in protecting one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. APNewsBreak: Somali president plans US tour to update diaspora on the homelandCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The newly elected president of Somalia plans a tour of U.S. communities with large Somali populations this fall in hopes of spreading the word about his country’s problems and getting advice for solving some of them. APNewsBreak: Somali president plans US tour of communities with large Somali populationsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Somalia’s United Nations ambassador says his country’s newly elected president plans a tour this fall of U.S. communities with large Somali populations. |
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