US confirms capture of al-Qaida boss

The White House has confirmed that troops have captured one of the key members of al-Qaida.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2002 - 17:57

The White House has confirmed that troops have captured one of the key members of al-Qaida.

Officials said the capture of Abu Zubaydah was a "very serious blow" to the terrorist network.

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