Al-Qaeda In Iraq Regaining Strength -- Washington Post
BAGHDAD -- The Sunni insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq has rebounded in strength in recent months and appears to be launching a concerted effort to cripple the Iraqi government as U.S. troops withdraw, Iraqi and American officials say.
The group asserted responsibility for four powerful bombings that targeted five government buildings in Baghdad in August and October -- the deadliest attacks directed at the government in more than six years of war. Authorities say al-Qaeda in Iraq intends to carry out additional high-profile attacks in the months ahead and is attempting to regain its foothold in former strongholds just outside the capital.
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Commentaries And Opinions
Al Qaeda's prospects: What hath Hasan brought? -- Austin Bay, The Washington Times
KSM Trial a Boon to al Qaeda -- John Yoo, the American
Holder's al Qaeda Incentive Plan -- William McGurn, Wall Street Journal
Where is Osama bin Laden? -- Mirror
The Case for Keeping Al Qaeda Alive -- New York Times
Al-Qaeda’s New Weapon -- David Horowitz, Newsreal
Put Osama bin Laden on trial -- Paul Cruickshank, CNN