Qaeda says Benghazi attack 'revenge' for leader's death:
"The uprising of our people in Libya, Egypt and Yemen against America and its embassies is a sign to notify the United States that its war is not directed against groups and organisations ... But against the Islamic nation that has rebelled against injustice." Ref. Source 7
Al-Qaida praises Libya consulate attack and urges more killings
Al Qaeda's branch in Yemen praised the killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya as a "great event" today, and urged followers to kill other American diplomats across the Muslim world.
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Al-Qaida threatens attacks on US diplomats:
Al-Qaida's branch in North Africa on Tuesday called for attacks on U.S. Diplomats and an escalation of protests against an anti-Islam video that was produced in the United States and triggered a wave of demonstrations and riots in the Middle East and beyond. Ref. Source 8
25 bodies found in seized Algerian gas plant, Al-Qaeda commander takes responsibility for hostage crisis:
The bodies of 25 more hostages have been found at an Algerian facility as the operation to clear the seized site continues. It comes as Al-Qaeda linked commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar claimed responsibly for the deadly hostage drama at the gas plant. Ref. Source 2