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June 6, 2012

U.S. Claims Killing of Top Al-Qaeda Leader in Pakistan 
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The Obama administration says a U.S. drone strike that killed at least
15 people in Pakistan on Monday claimed the life of al-Qaeda's
second-in-command, Abu Yahya al-Libi. On Tuesday, White House Press
Secretary Jay Carney called Libi's death a major defeat for al-Qaeda.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney: "This would be a major blow, we
believe, al-Libi's death is a major blow to core al-Qaeda. Removing the
number two leader for the second time in less than a year and further
damaging the group's moral and cohesion and bringing it closer to it's
ultimate demise than ever before."

Despite U.S. claims, militant leaders in Pakistan say al-Libi escaped
the attack, with his bodyguard and driver among those killed. It's
unknown if any civilians died in the strike.

 

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