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Al Qaeda Leader Killed In U.S. Drone Strike In Afghanistan

Al Qaeda Leader Killed In U.S. Drone Strike In Afghanistan

FromConsider This from NPR


Al Qaeda Leader Killed In U.S. Drone Strike In Afghanistan

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of Al Qaeda, was killed by a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan over the weekend. For years, al-Zawahiri was Osama Bin Laden's deputy — and was known as the mastermind behind the 9-11 attacks. NPR's Greg Myre and Diaa Hadid discuss the implications of al-Zawahiri's death for the U.S., Afghanistan, and America's decades-long war on terror.This episode also features reporting from NPR's Steve Inskeep.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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