Tag Archives: al-qaida

The End of Al-Qaeda

Posted on 2013-12-31 by Andreas Moser

You could almost feel sorry for Al-Qaeda. Ten years ago, these terrorists were able to make the world tremble with shock and awe (which you can’t really blame them for, because what else would be the purpose of a terrorist … Continue reading →

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May we celebrate somebody’s death?

Posted on 2011-05-03 by Andreas Moser

I admit it: when I woke up this morning to the headline “Osama Bin Laden Killed“, I reacted with surprise (about the manhunt still being actively pursued) and jubilation, as well as admiration at the execution of the operation by … Continue reading →

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Al-Qaeda 2.0: DIY Terror

Posted on 2010-10-30 by Andreas Moser

Remember Al-Qaeda? They used to scare us a bit by hijacking planes and blowing themselves up. With their nasty activities, they have caused us quite some trouble. Recently however, they seem to have experienced some problems of their own. Recruits … Continue reading →

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5 years after 7/7 in London

Posted on 2010-07-07 by Andreas Moser

Exactly five years after the suicide bombings of 7 July 2005 that killed 52 people on underground trains and on a bus in London, I am in London myself. More specifically, I am on a underground train as I am … Continue reading →

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