Suspect in Canada terror plot denies charges

A man accused of plotting with al-Qaida members in Iran to derail a train in Canada rejected the charges and said Tuesday that authorities were basing their conclusions on appearances. Law enforcement officials in the US said the target was a train that runs between New York City and Canada.

Al-Qaida calls for attacks on US diplomats

Al-Qaida's branch in North Africa on Tuesday called for attacks on US diplomats and an escalation of protests against an anti-Islam video that was produced in the United States and triggered a wave of demonstrations in Muslim countries. While demonstrations have tapered off in nations including Egypt and Tunisia,

Al-Qaida still poses a threat: Panetta

Despite the decimation of its top leadership, the al-Qaida still poses a threat and the US will continue to pursue it, defence secretary Leon Panetta said today. "We've decimated some of the very key leadership in al-Qaida.

Al-Qaida plotted 9/11 anniversary rail attack: US

Al-Qaida considered attacking the US rail sector on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, US government officials said on Thursday in describing intelligence from Osama bin Laden's hide-out in Pakistan.

Al-Qaida to launch English propaganda newspaper

Al-Qaida is preparing to launch its first online propaganda newspaper in English, a move that could help the terror group recruit inside the US and Europe.