Leader of al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen killed in US operation: White House

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The leader of al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation, according to a statement issued by the White House.

February 7, 2020, 12:35 AMPresident Donald Trump hinted at al-Rimi's death over the weekend on Twitter.U.S. counterterrorism operation in Yemen, according to a statement issued"At the direction of President Donald J.

Trump, the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that successfully eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula and a deputy to al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri," according to the statement.

 

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Well this just ruined IlhanMN day!

Counterterrorism? Saudi bombed a hospital and funeral home in Yemen..... Israel is literally killing Palestinian babies. Both are buying weapons from the United States

LOL he's not smart enough to do that! (but, good one) We all know one of his yes men makes him think he's making decisions while they are mocking him behind his back. All World leaders do the same. It's how one deals with a dangerous man who believes he is someone he is not.

Democrats, once again, in mourning this morning.

Which Hollywood shithead is gonna apologize this time?

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