Photo: Mustafa Abu al Yazid, al Qaeda's commander in Afghanistan, in a propaganda video in May 2007. Photo from The Long War JournalAl Qaeda's Third-in-Command Killed -- Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON—Al Qaeda's third-in-command, who played a key role in a recently foiled terrorist plot against the U.S., is believed to have been killed by a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan's tribal areas recent weeks, dealing a significant blow to the terrorist network.
Sheik Sa'id al-Masri, al Qaeda's chief operating officer, was killed about a week ago, a U.S. official said, adding "This is the main person who everyone has been looking for."
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More News On The Death Of Al Qaeda's Third-in-Command
Al-Qaeda No. 3 Yazid reported killed by U.S. drone -- Washington Post
Strike Said to Kill a Top Al Qaeda Leader -- New York Times
Al Qaeda announces death of No. 3 man, intel group says -- CNN
Al-Qaeda leader Sheikh Sa'id al-Masri killed in US missile strike -- The Telegraph
Officials: Al Qaeda No. 3 Killed -- ABC News
US believes No. 3 al-Qaida official dead in Predator drone attack recently -- FOX News/AP
Top al Qaeda leader Mustafa Abu Yazid confirmed killed in airstrike in North Waziristan -- Long War Journal
My Comment: I say good riddance.