CNBC, PRNewswire, or AP?
Ok, this is too much. Osama (remember him?) is apparently a victim of the global economic downturn, and is being forced to franchise the al-Qaida–„– brand to terrorist groups around the world, even in embattled Somalia…
Here’s an excerpt – you decide (link below):
…[Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Michael] Maples said the Somali extremist group al-Shabaab is poised to formally merge with al-Qaida, expanding the terrorist franchise in East Africa. An analysis of the propaganda released by both groups recently highlights their ideological similarities, suggesting a merger is forthcoming, Maples said.
Al-Shabaab conducts almost daily attacks in Somalia. A merger would strengthen al-Qaida’s foothold in East Africa…
Here’s the answer.