UK's Cameron urges vigilance after bin Laden death

2011-05-02 18:06:10

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday the country would have to remain vigilant following the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan during an operation by US forces.

France hails bin Laden's death

2011-05-02 17:11:41

France hails the United States' killing of Osama bin Laden "a major event in the global fight against terrorism," the Elysee Palace said Monday.

Factbox: 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden

2011-05-02 16:32:39

Challenging the might of the "infidel" United States, Osama bin Laden masterminded the deadliest militant attacks in history and then built a global network of allies to wage a "holy war" intended to outlive him.

Afghans view bin Laden as 'No 1 martyr'

2011-05-02 16:29:41

Afghans in the Taliban heartland of southern Afghanistan described Osama bin Laden as al Qaeda's "number one martyr" after the leader of the hardline group was killed in neighbouring Pakistan.

Turkish president welcomes death of bin Laden

2011-05-02 16:17:37

Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Monday he welcomed the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, who Washington said had been killed by the US forces in Pakistan, local media reported.

Merkel says relieved about bin Laden's death

2011-05-02 16:17:00

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told US President Barack Obama that she was relieved about the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden by US forces, according to a statement released by her spokesman on Monday.

Pakistan says resolved to fight terrorism

2011-05-02 16:16:33

Pakistan's foreign ministry says the death of Osama bin Laden shows the resolve of his country and the world to battle terrorism.

Afghan leader tells Taliban not to fight

2011-05-02 16:04:50

Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on the Taliban on Monday to cease fighting after the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and added they should learn a lesson from his death.

Afghan president welcomes Bin Laden's death

2011-05-02 15:50:30

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday welcomed the reported death of al-Qaida chief Osama Bin Laden.

Al-Qaida No 2 Zawahri likely to succeed bin Laden

2011-05-02 15:43:15

Egyptian-born doctor and surgeon Ayman al-Zawahri is al Qaeda's second-in-command expected to succeed Osama bin Laden following his killing in a firefight with USforces in Pakistan.

Killing bin Laden more symbolic than actual meaning

2011-05-02 15:31:31

Woruchaolou: It's more symbolic to kill bin Laden than what really matters.

Afghan president welcomes Bin Laden's death

2011-05-02 15:28:08

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday welcomed the reported death of al-Qaida chief Osama Bin Laden.