Al-Qaeda

British security officials expect an increase in the activities of Russian spies in Britain during summer, when the Olympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations are to be held.

The announcement of the accord came hours after the rebels declared their independence.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters have been fighting for long to create a separate desert homeland in Mali's north, which they call Azawad.

Armed Islamists take over consulate as rebel groups cement control of former military city.

Self-proclaimed architect of 9/11 attacks formally charged with four others over US attacks.

British Youths from African communities could be radicalised as al-Qaida looks at Africa as a potential new front to build its strength

Neighbours close borders and freeze bank accounts as sanctions take effect to put pressure on coup leaders.

FBI investigates chilling movie poster mock-up but says no genuine threat has been perceived.

New York-Las Vegas flight diverted after passengers panic at captain's hysteria.

The man has been at the helm for the last six years and was a key player in the operation that killed Osama Bin Laden.

The international peace envoy is reported to have received Moscow's support for ending the bloodshed.

French commandos on standby as seige of Mohammed Merah in Toulouse enters second day.

Judith Tebbutt, snatched by pirates at a luxury holiday safari resort in Kenya, freed after family pays ransom.

Two French investigators injured in shoot-out targeting suspects in Toulouse Ozar Hatorah school killings.

As supporters of the Bahraini opposition march in Lebanon and Iraq, the United Nations has voiced concern over the regime's use of tear gas on protesters.

Russia adds to claims Syrian troops facing foreign fighters with 'unambiguous fact' of al-Qaida involvement.

Italian anger over failed rescue bid of engineers Chris McManus and Franco Lamolinara kidnapped in Nigeria 'disingenuous', says Whitehall.

Pakistan has charged Osama bin Laden's three widows with illegally entering and living in the country.

Theresa May hopeful of conclusion to 10-year saga after discussions with Jordanian counterpart.

Two former US senators suspect Saudi kingdom linked to Al-Qaida.

The attack, apparently by a suicide bomber, took place a few hours after Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi took the oath of office as the new president of Yemen.

The FBI on Friday arrested a man who they allege was going to "blow himself up" in a suicide bombing attack at the U.S. Capitol, home to the U.S. Congress.

Would-be suicide bomber on Christmas Day mission for al-Qaida boarded Northwest Airlines flight with bomb sewn into underwear.

Syrian conflict lines pockets of arms smugglers in Iraq at a price.

Osama Bin Laden wanted to marry American pop queen, according to al-Qaida leader's ex-mistress.

As violence escalates in Syria, al-Qaida backs uprising, putting further pressure on the Arab League and the West.

Radical Somali Islamist group combines forces with al-Qaida in sign that jihadist movement is spreading.

Security threats analysis around games shows heads of state may be targets of 'imported terror'.

Focus on Islamic extremism may have left door open for extreme right-wing to slip through security radar, says select committee of MPs.

Convicted terrorist due for release from prison just hours before the Olympic Games begin.