American intelligence believes former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was murdered in an operation masterminded by a tribal leader linked to al-Qaida.

Pakistani commandos cleared the warren-like Red Mosque complex of all defenders today, ending a bloody eight-day siege and street battles that left more than 60 dead.

Pakistani troops combed the warren-like Red Mosque complex for booby traps and any remaining militants today after storming the compound and killing its pro-Taliban cleric.