In this English worksheet, students read " Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, students read "International Conference on Islam Openers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, learners read and complete a variety of exercises associated with the short article, "Terrorists strike heart of London". Students participate with warm-up activities, true/false questions, synonyms and...

Extensive article covering the organization, ideology, history, activities, and much more of the terrorist group al-Qaeda.

A thorough examination of the connections between Al Qaeda and the ongoing war in Iraq through interviews with highly respected experts. Also provides video, links to numerous reports and books on the subject, and a forum for responses....

Use this coverage of 9/11 to investigate terrorist activities. Students will find information on Al-Qaeda and the battle against terrorism. Last update 4 December 2009.

Discover interesting facts and information about Al-Qaeda, the international, radical Islamic group, famously led by Osama Bin Laden.

Studies the different Al-Qaeda terrorists that are caught, killed, or still at large as of September, 2002. Gives a brief description of the terrorists.

This June 15, 2006 article presents Abu Ayyub al-Masri as the possible new leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. Discusses al-Masri's life, and highlights why he may become the new leader in Iraq.

The BBC have pieced together a composite of al-Zarqawi, a heavy-weight in the terrorist network of al-Qaeda. (10 November 2005)

PBS Frontline investigates the threat radical jihadists pose to Western Europe and it allies - including the United States.

This insightful article discusses the role of Al-Qaida in Afghanistan. (3 October 2006)

Provides a straightforward and thorough explanation of al Qaeda's origin, goals, leaders, associations, and actions through July of 2005. Also contains links to related subjects.

Discusses a June 2006 tape from Osama bin Laden following the death of al-Zarqawi praising al-Zarqawi for his leadership and being a soldier. The tape of bin Laden is also available on the site.

Chronological timeline of terror plots and attacks associated with Al-Qaida beginning in 1992 through 2005 features detailed facts and public statements.

This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...

A report of the US military air raid in Somalia which killed Al Qaeda militant, Aden Hashi Ayro. Details of the strike and of civilians also injured was noted as were the concerns that American interests and allies would no longer be...

Speculates who will be Al-Zarqawi's successor and offers theories and insight into who will replace Zarqawi in Iraq. (2006)

This interactive presentation provides excellent information about al Qaeda, Hamas and other Islamic terror groups. Aired in 2008.

An interactive slide show that has a speech from General Casey and provides information about al-Zarqawi's death. A step by step description of pictures with audio content. (8 June 2006)

Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section deals with defining and understanding the different types of...

A timeline from 2001 onward of the suicide bombing attacks attributed to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda insurgents. (January 17, 2006)

"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...

An account of the rise of Somalia's Islamic Al-Shabab who have been added to the United States' list of "foreign terrorist organizations". First appearing as a youth and military group in 2006, they are performing militant attacks and...