Qaeda Chief in Somalia Killed by U.S. Airstike

Aden Hashi Ayro, long identified as one of Al Qaeda's top operatives in East Africa and the leader of the Islamist comeback in Somalia, was killed Thursday morning by an American airstrike, according to American and Somali officials.

Mr. Ayro was one of the most feared and notorious figures in Somalia, a short, wispy man believed to be in his 30s who had gone from lowly car washer to top terrorist suspect blamed for a string of atrocities, ... Full Story »

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by Tish Grier - Oct. 1, 2008

Important look at an important unfolding story, nicely supported by the Timeline feature that directs readers to other related articles.

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