You guys are doing a very good job, i really love your work. Well done and may God bless you all.

it will be better for OBAMA to face the economic issues of the country first and latter tackle the crisis with BIN LADEN and the AFGHANS.by dialoug.

I do wonder if these words will appear in print some four years from now, under the category "broken promises". For all it's faults, the strategy of keeping Osama at large seems to have bore fruit: Al-Queda is on the run.
That would be unwise to change by taking away a coward and giving them a martyr.

Who is doing a good job? Osama, CNN or Obama????

We all had sleepless nights throughout this period just because you have been doing fantastic jobs keeping us busy with informations of update .God will contnue to bless and stenghten you all. Bless you

Is Osama Bin Laden part of taliban or al qaeda?

Any good strategist is where you would least expect him. Bin Laden has proven to be an excelent strategist. You want to find him....You have to get deep in his head and say as little as possible to the press until you have him.

Osama Bin Laden will never be found,after so many years of chasing him and still nobody knows where he is.America is supposed to have the highest technology in the world and still they cant find him,so i ask,what is Bin Ladens purpose in this world.....surely God has a plan!

Nostradamus once predicted that if we get a Coloured Pope the world would end... this may have been read wrong

Nigeria's militants have continue to unleash terror on innocent citizen despite the warning from Ijaw Youth Council (I. N. C.). The warning was handed down last month, in which militants were asked to shield their sword or face the wrath of Igbesu. Igbesu is one of / or the strongest Juju (Idol / gods) in Ijaw's land and was saddened to know that this same Igbesu was usually appeased by these so called faceless militants before embarking on their devilish act. This showed that Igbesu and its owners are to be held responsible for every atrocity commited in Niger Delta. This is to remind I. Y. C. of their warning on militants, but if they failed, it's simply means they are the problem of the region. We however commend the effort of Joint Task Force (J. T. F.) in clamping down on these militant. We have got tired of these militants as their activities have negatively impacted on our economy.

the whole world is expecting a real change under president-elect barach obama .the usa must lead the way towards a new economic order ,the war on terror ,most basic is strengthening its relationship with the world community which is quite denegrated under bush presidency .president bush is focused in iraq ,as if iraq is the only problem.usa has all the resources to reach every major problem that confronts the world-darfur ,latin american countries esp.venezuela , bolivia ,in palestineand israel ,in congo ,etc. the transiton team must be formed immediately not later ,giving the american populace a chance to know them well especially the economic team .whatever america does greatly affects world stability . good luck -president elect barach obama .

obama is simply what is needed for america in these trying time and i have every bet that my he will do well on is tenure and john mccain has show he is a greet sportsman when it comes to politics

Very good job

i am proud of osama

'Ghost Wars' should be required reading for every person interested in the 'War on Terror'. It is simply the best book written on the tragic history of Afghanistan and provides a clear understanding for the events that lead to 9/11.

OSAMA OBAMA COntroversies?

I dont like what ousama and his alkaida forces are doing,but all i know is BARACK OBAMA most think wisely because these people are extrimely terrible of abushing human right.Obama i wish you best of luck.

Obama must first appeal to all terrors organisation in the whole world to please embrace peace because we do not have any other world except our dear earth. If Bin Laden and like him organisations refuse to walk in the part of peace, the mighty hand of America and all peace lover of the whole world should bomb them in their hide out and any nation that haboured them.
Looking for osama bin laden now should not be the first periority for the US president elect, rather the defence of US at home and outside first, good economy, sound education for young ones, good health program and provision of jobs.
Next is the withdrawer of troop in Iraq and seting up high intelligency to monitor Al Qaeda activities and movement plus mandate to capture live or death of osama bin laden.

One tree can't make a forest,it's time for Labin to die.I urge alk American to suport Obama to complete this job.

I am of the view that the only way one can effectively resolve any problem, is by going to the root of the problem and removing the causes. It seems that so much time, money and effort is spent on treating symptoms, with little or no lasting resolve.

Afganistan has been for many years and continues to be the primary funding source for Al Qaeda and its operations. This funding comes by way of the poppie fields of Afganistan. The Taliban are the caretakers of this ever booming source of income and the Islamic "hate" teachers of Al Qaeda recruits.

Why we send troops from different countries into Afganistan to have these "tit for tat" confrontations, is beyond my comprehension. We know the optium and herion finds its way back to the USA and Europe on a daily basis, indirectly the very countries that are fighting the Taliban in Afganistan, are also aiding them in their efforts, through the sale of these drugs on the streets of Europe and the USA.

What is needed is a stern and firm approach to eradicating these poppie fields, once and for all, also flushing out the cave factories that produce these drugs in Afganistan. Every poppie field in this region should systematically be incinerated by ground forces and airborne forces alike. Donor money well spent, will be to assist these farmers with replacement crops, such as grains, corn and even sunflowers.

In my mind the only way to gain headway on the "war against terror", is to eliminate the source of funding, this will flush out and expose the extremists as they fight to maintain this stronghold.

Warning of new Bin Laden attack
Paola Totaro| November 10, 2008

OSAMA bin Laden is planning an attack against the United States that will "outdo by far" September 11, an Arab newspaper in London has reported.

And according to a former senior

Yemeni al-Qaeda operative, the terrorist organisation has entered a "positive phase", reinforcing specific training camps around the world that will lead the next "wave of action" against the West.

The warning, on the front page of an Arabic newspaper published in London, Al-

Quds Al-Arabi— and widely reported in the major Italian papers — quotes a person described as being "very close to al-Qaeda" in Yemen.

The paper is edited by

Abdel al-Bari Atwan, who is said to be the last journalist to interview Osama bin Laden in 1996. According to the report, bin Laden is himself closely following preparations for an attack against the US and aims to "change the face of world politics and economics". The operative is quoted as saying that "this will be shown by the fact that we now control a major part of the south of Somalia".

The ex-operative says he remains in contact with current chiefs of the organisation in Yemen and that only six months ago bin Laden had sent a message to all

jihad cells in the Arab world which asked them not to interact with their governments or local political parties and to deny any request for mediation or formal talks.

The source also said that during the next few days the terrorist organisation may send a sign of its violent intentions.

The warning has emerged at the same time as publication of a report leaked to The Telegraph newspaper which reveals that a document drawn up by the intelligence branch of the Ministry of Defence says that thousands of extremists are active in the UK.

The document says the operatives are predominantly UK-born and aged between 18 and 30. Many are believed to have been trained in overseas terrorist camps.

Security officials, The Telegraph reports, are convinced

al-Qaeda cells will attempt another "spectacular" inside the UK with major transport centres, such as airports and train stations, the most likely targets. Other targets include the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and Buckingham and St James' palaces, with the threat level described as

the incessant display of macho by Israel is anthetical to peace in the middle east. Obama should endeavour to resolve the middle-east crisis first, as it is a catalyst for Islamic militancy and hatred for America. Most third world countries including nigeria prefer American hyper-supremacy to European or Asian hegemony. America should lead the world by good examples for social justice, equality of all men and world peace. I luv America, Obama dont let the world down.

The best minds in International Intelligence have been seaching for Osama Bin-Laden with no result, for over seven years. No one had found him, yet.
I do not anticipate that he will be caught. If people continue to use the same methods, to 'find' him, which have failed so far, it is foolish to expect a different outcome. That has been called the definition of 'insanity'.
No, I do not think he is anywhere near the Pakistani-Afghani border. It is an enormous border, with many places to hide, but I do not believe he is there. Taliban are there. Al-Qaeda are there. Osama Bin-Laden is nowhere near there.

I'm guessing here. Call it an educated guess and don't ask me no questions.
To bring down a bin-Laden, somebody might have infiltrated al-Quaida years ago, while everybody was looking at Iraq. Then, they would have stuck to bin-Laden like a leech, made themselves personally indispensable to the old guy, and gradually neutralized bin-Laden's significance.
They'd have worked his nerves raw with paranoia - which wouldn't have been difficult - to make him pull away from his followers. He'd be so concerned for his own safety that he would lose his effectiveness as a leader.
I thought it was sort of interesting, that Pres Bush said "Osama bin-Laden is not a major concern" back in 2004. He said a lot of dumb things, and maybe this was just one of them. But, the best way to handle an enemy like bin-Laden is to control him without he or anybody else knows it. No conspicuous arrest, no martydom, no fireworks, no clear information to anybody.
It's been years since there's been a communication that was "definitely" from bin-Laden himself. He could be dead. He could be in a hospital somewhere, on dialysis. There was a rumor floating that he needed dialysis, which they don't got in caves on the Afghan border!
Al-Qaida has moved on to other leaders in other places. There not disorganized enough, but there not all answering to one leader. Don't look like they have been, for a while.
Bin-Laden was relevent in 9/11, in the London bombing, and in Madrid. He probably didn't have nothing to do with the Bali bombing.
The trouble with taking away the central figure is you get lots of separate leaders, with their own followers, and their own agendas.
Kinda a catch-22, but back in 2003, weakening bin-Laden was the most important thing. Maybe somebody did it.
I'm just guessing. I don't know no more then you. I know how spooks work is all.

Somebody wanted to know the difference between Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, and where Osama Bin-Laden fits into it all.

I strongly recommend the article under 'Mujahedeen Army', in Wikipedia. It matches what I remember, and then some.

You're liable to find a couple of surprises there.

I am a student at the Army's Command and General Staff College and would like to hear what the readers of this blog think would be the result/impact of capturing Osama regarding terrorism. Do you believe it would significantly stop the extremist threat he has been leading, or potentially just make him a martyr in the eyes of a group of extremists who would just replace him with another name? As you think about your answer, is it a fight you are willing to make personal sacrifices to support?

when God spoke about the promised land,Moses had intensions to reach it,but he wasn't willed for it.But Aron let the people there and that was the plan.If bush administration has struggled to bring the world in peace and harmony,but failing in a little way,i think the Obama administration will be Aron to carry on the struggle and bring all defaulters to justice.we all just need to give maximum support and be the guard dog to our boss.

America should stay from all wars and concentrate in giving Americans good things from their tax resources instead of wasting their tax resources on blood and streightining dangerous eminity with muslims and the islamic ideologist states.

Who kills or send and tells someone to kill, must bring to justice. No matter the reason.

I hope that now the liberal and progressist world will be unify to finnaly WIN the war agains the fanatic -islamo-fachist criminals.

We: Black and Whites, Jews , Cristians and liberal Muslems wish you good luck Mr. President

I think this article calls an important question into play, What will be the official stance taken by Obama and his Presidency on bin Laden? For years the Bush administration used the images of a leader on the run, hiding in caves ready to pounce on the interests of every American citizen. Those images have worn thin on people as most Americans are starting to realize that this war on terror is much greater than the pursuit and capture of bin Laden. I think the Obama cabinet needs to be cautious of selling the global commitment to the war on terror with poor quality videos surfacing every couple of months. The American people, and the citizens of the world want to be included in politics. I think they genuinely are concerned at the outcome on this global effort, I don’t think they want to blindly pledge their commitment to our Commander in Chief based on low budget videos any longer. We need to focus our energy on securing solid allies and formulating a global plan on conquering terror and stop wasting millions of dollars chasing a man that will ultimately rise to the surface and we can nab him then. Good luck Mr. Obama.

Dear All ,

Before any cabinet decides on the state of affairs . Please keep in mind the victims of this catastrophe lead by the misled souls who do not represent a community , a nationality or a reiligion. I am from Pakistan and my people and my nation is as much a victim to this. I have tried to summarize the thoughts of the victims through this poem I have put together . Please ignore my grammar and comment if you agree and empathisize with us .

From A Victim To A Terrorist

Oh! Dear terrorist ; I wish you could see,
I am lying here in a pool of blood around ;
One of my limbs ; my soul couldn’t be found,
Hence I lie where only and only death surround.

I had health , some dreams and a life,
Two lovely children and a loving wife ,
This all now seems an eternity old or so ;
The gift of death you bestowed was though a few moments ago.

Before I die , confused and my misery ends ;
I wish to ask one question ; my foe or shall I say friend .
When you chose this moment ; this beautiful day ;
How did you find the heart ; the spirit I must say.

The sky was blue ; life around its scent in the air ;
Just another day ; where love and life would care.
When you pulled that trigger & let death rue ;
You killed only fathers , friends and sons unknown to you.

What did I do to earn this wreath of death from you ;
I just wish my children don’t cry ; my wife holds through.
To my family and friends I would just advise ;
Still do not choose to hate but love and be wise.

Oh! you terrorist when my answers you find ;
This is what I owe to you ; the blood on your hand is mine .
Find me at my tombstone ; where I would wait and lie ;
Even till the day of judgment for you to reply .

As you could see that the victim could be anyone and I belief that the only solution sincerely is to resolve the issues which creates the differences and unfortunately the victims.

Regards

Dear All ,

Before any cabinet decides on the state of affairs . Please keep in mind the victims of this catastrophe lead by the misled souls who do not represent a community , a nationality or a reiligion. I am from Pakistan and my people and my nation is as much a victim to this. I have tried to summarize the thoughts of the victims through this poem I have put together . Please ignore my grammar and comment if you agree and empathisize with us .

From A Victim To A Terrorist

Oh! Dear terrorist ; I wish you could see,
I am lying here in a pool of blood around ;
One of my limbs ; my soul couldn’t be found,
Hence I lie where only and only death surround.

I had health , some dreams and a life,
Two lovely children and a loving wife ,
This all now seems an eternity old or so ;
The gift of death you bestowed was though a few moments ago.

Before I die , confused and my misery ends ;
I wish to ask one question ; my foe or shall I say friend .
When you chose this moment ; this beautiful day ;
How did you find the heart ; the spirit I must say.

The sky was blue ; life around its scent in the air ;
Just another day ; where love and life would care.
When you pulled that trigger & let death rue ;
You killed only fathers , friends and sons unknown to you.

What did I do to earn this wreath of death from you ;
I just wish my children don’t cry ; my wife holds through.
To my family and friends I would just advise ;
Still do not choose to hate but love and be wise.

Oh! you terrorist when my answers you find ;
This is what I owe to you ; the blood on your hand is mine .
Find me at my tombstone ; where I would wait and lie ;
Even till the day of judgment for you to reply .

danish...very well written..you are a poet indeed...god/allah/yahweh bless you....may your words end all of this nonsense soon...

Although Osama bin Laden DEFINITELY deserves to be found and killed, the aftermath is more important, so we shouldn't kill him.

It would make him a martyr, stimulating more terrorism.
It would deny full closure of a trial and conviction to families of his victims.
It would prevent us from learning some things from him that we might really need to know – like Bush regime's involvement, perhaps?

We DO have to deal with that man (Zawahiri, too), but we should make capturing him ALIVE an absolute. There should be no excuse for those who find him to kill him – they should be armored enough so bin Laden can't shoot them, so they can grab his living rump and interrogate him. Then he should be put – very publicly – on trial in the United States. Then later, at the Hague. Together, hopefully with Bush, et al.

Humiliating him is better than just killing him. Capturing him alive will be quite productive of information.

I've suspected all along that Bush didn't really want to catch him, and his reasons aren't pretty. Bush will NOT want us to learn what bin Laden can tell us.

I doubt he's dead. The Muslim world is anything but stoic when any of their people die, but particularly revered leaders. They'd be weeping and wailing with the full spectrum of propagandistic (and stage-managed) histrionics we see now – women wailing, arms always outstretched, to gain maximum sympathy. The wailing would be all over the Islamic world, and the knowledge of his death could only be kept from them for so long. They'd wail, then accuse the U.S. of culpability, even if he died naturally.

Don't we already know the pattern? Muslims can never do wrong; the West (particularly the countries they hate most) can never do right. Since lying like rugs is a major component of the pattern, it's easy to maintain that attitude.

We must remember this: Muslims are REQUIRED (by the Quran itself) to cheat and lie to infidels. So they do. You cannot BE a real Muslim unless you do this. Among other things.

That's why their ceasefires and peace pacts are broken, often before the ink dries. They are nothing if not consistent about it.

How can one "diplome" with people whose god demands that they must ALWAYS lie to you? Alice-at-the-Teaparty, anyone?

What does that say about ANY chances for peace between the Muslim world and the rest of it? They won't tolerate peace, unless WE are all dead or forcibly converted. Yeah, they do a lot of that – because Muhammad himself did. The Pope only told the truth.

We don't need to hate these people; we only need to stop them.

I admire President Obama for he stands to fight the terrorism. The world needs leaders that will to continue to fight terrorism not only for the good and safety of its people but for all human kind.