Al Qaida militant killed in shootout

A leading al Qaida militant was killed in a shootout in Riyadh today.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2004 - 23:52

A leading al Qaida militant was killed in a shootout in Riyadh today.

Saudi security officials said Abdullah Mohammed Rashid al-Roshoud, believed to be the chief ideologue for al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, died in the clash in the al-Quds neighbourhood.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Riyadh Place: Arabian Peninsula Place: al-Quds Person: Abdullah Mohammed Rashid al-Roshoud Person: King Organisation: al Qaida

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