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Al Qaeda's future

May 19, 2011

Deutsche Welle takes a closer look at Osama bin Laden and the terrorist network he spearheaded.

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The death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been met by mixed reactions across the world. Western nations expressed relief that the mastermind of the September 11 attacks on the United States has finally been killed. Yet militant groups are hailing bin Laden as a martyr and vowing revenge.

Deutsche Welle takes a closer look at bin Laden and what his death means for the terrorist network he spearheaded.

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