High-ranking al-Qaida leader captured in Iraq

The highest-ranking Iraqi in the leadership of al-Qaida in Iraq has been arrested, the US command said today.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007 - 13:33

The highest-ranking Iraqi in the leadership of al-Qaida in Iraq has been arrested, the US command said today.

Officials said information from him indicated the group’s foreign-based leadership wielded considerable influence over the Iraqi chapter.

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