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For Afghans next to U.S. firing range, unexploded ammunition poses peril

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

The American grenade that nearly killed 10-year-old Shah Mohammed landed on an unmarked firing range in a scrubby desert, in the shadow of the largest U.S. military base in the country. Like hundreds of other U.S. explosives fired here, it was supposed to detonate on impact. Like hundreds of others, it didn’t. Read full article > >

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9/11 Defendants Face Arraignment in Military Court

Saturday, May 5th, 2012

As American officials began a second attempt at prosecution, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed declined to respond to questions and a co-defendant was put in a restraint chair.

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’9/11 planners’ set for US trial

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The US formally sends to trial five suspected al-Qaeda militants, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of planning the 9/11 terror attacks.

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’9/11 planners’ set for US trial

9/11 mastermind may face death penalty

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The United States on Wednesday announced charges against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and four others accused of involvement in the plot.

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Toulouse Killer’s Path a Bitter Puzzle

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Early investigations — and the impressions of many — suggest that Mohammed Merah’s personal angst was at least as important to his evolution into a jihadist as any terrorist network.

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Were signs missed on French gunman?

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

After a dramatic end to a 31-hour standoff, France is asking how intelligence agencies missed vital clues about self-described al Qaeda jihadist Mohammed Merah before his series of deadly attacks.

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Were signs missed on French gunman?

In Yemen’s political crisis, children pay the highest price

Monday, January 9th, 2012

ADEN, Yemen — Nazha Mohammed was pale and silent in her mother’s arms, on the edge of listlessness. At 2 months old, she was one of the youngest children inside a high school where several hundred Yemenis have sought refuge from conflict. “There’s no milk for her,” explained her father, Mohammed Yahya. raghavans@washpost.com Read full article > >

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French Newspaper Firebombed

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

One day after naming Mohammed “editor-in-chief.”

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U.S. Embassy Bomber Killed

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Somali troops have shot and killed Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, the man believed to be responsible for U.S. embassy bombings in East Africa that killed 220 people in 1998. Mohammed and a man he was travelling with were shot after refusing to stop at a…

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Morocco king pledges major reform

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI promises “comprehensive constitutional reform”, following last month’s pro-democracy protests.

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VIDEO: Libyan rebels battle for Misrata

Monday, March 7th, 2011

An opposition spokesman in Misrata, Mohammed Benrasali, says dozens of people have died in battles in the Libyan town.

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Tunisians Topple Interim PM

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

The citizens of Tunisia ousted another leader this weekend, forcing interim Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi-a vestige of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s regime, which was toppled last month-to resign. “I am not ready to be the person who takes…

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Tunisian PM resigns over protests

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi announces he is resigning, a key demand of demonstrators following last month’s uprising.

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Tunisians in major reform rally

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Police clear crowds of Tunisians demanding the resignation of interim PM Mohammed Ghannouchi, a long-time ally of the ousted leader.

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Khan ‘suspected before 7/7 bombs’

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

An MI5 desk officer suspected Mohammed Siddique Khan was linked to terrorism two months before the 7/7 bombings, the inquest has heard.

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