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Feb 13, 2018
A desert in Oman resembles Mars enough to convince scientists to conduct simulation tests there for a manned mission
On the eastern edge of a seemingly endless dune is the Oman Mars Base: a giant 2.4-ton inflated habitat surrounded by shipping containers. -
Nov 26, 2017
US drone strike kills seven suspected Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen, say security officials
A drone strike has killed seven suspected members of Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen, a security official said on Sunday. -
Nov 05, 2017
Six killed in twin suicide bombings at Yemeni government bastion in Aden, Al-Qaeda hand suspected
Al-Qaeda suspects carried out twin suicide bombings and took hostages on Sunday, officials said, as they struck at the heart of the Yemeni government after suffering a string of setbacks. -
Aug 11, 2017
Islamic State still capable of motivating attacks in Europe, Al-Qaeda remains resilient, says UN report
Islamic State extremist group is still capable of sending funds to supporters and motivating attacks in Europe and elsewhere despite military pressure -
Jul 16, 2017
Yemen conflict: 5 troops killed, 3 injured in suspected Al-Qaeda attack in Shabwa province
Five Yemeni soldiers were killed and three wounded when gunmen suspected of ties to Al-Qaeda opened fire on a military checkpoint, an army source said -
Jul 02, 2017
Yemen: Two suspected Al Qaeda militants killed in drone strike while riding motorcycle in Abyan province
Two suspected al Qaeda militants were killed in a drone strike while traveling on a motorbike in southern Yemen late on Saturday, residents said. -
Apr 30, 2017
US drone strike kills five Al-Qaeda suspects in Sanaa, Yemen
Aden: Five suspected members of Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch were killed Sunday in what local authorities said was a US drone strike east of the capital Sanaa. -
Aug 17, 2016
Bin Laden's son urges overthrow of Saudi rulers, "free" themselves from US influence
The son of Al-Qaeda's slain founder Osama bin Laden has urged Saudis to "overthrow" the kingdom's rulers in order to "free" themselves from US influence, SITE Intelligence Group reported on Wednesday. -
Jun 28, 2016
Al-Qaeda praises Orlando shooter, says 'self-directed' jihadists should attack white Americans
Al-Qaeda has praised Orlando gunman Omar Mateen but criticised him for targeting gays, saying lone wolf jihadists should attack white Americans and avoid minorities so that no one mistakes their terror assaults for hate crimes. -
Jun 28, 2016
Islamic State suicide bombings kill 42 in Yemen
A wave of suicide bombings, claimed by IS, targeting troops in Yemen killed at least 42 people in the southeastern city of Mukalla.
