But he clearly wasn’t in control of al-Qaida from his compound, U.S. and Pakistani officials now say.
2011
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Afghan forces in fierce battle with insurgents at luxury hotel
KABUL — Afghan security forces waged a fierce battle with Taliban insurgents early today inside the luxury Kabul Intercontinental hotel, one of two hotels in the capital that cater to large groups of international visitors. At one point, helicopters from the U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force fired rockets at the hotel’s roof, where at least […]
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Bank of America said to be near investor claims settlement
LOS ANGELES — Bank of America Corp. was close to finalizing a deal late Tuesday that calls for the lender to pay $8.5 billion to settle claims from a group of investors who bought mortgage-backed securities from the lender, according to a person familiar with the settlement talks. The Charlotte, N.C., bank was nearing an […]
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Maine high court due to hear foreclosure case in fall
Justices will consider the appeal of a Maine woman who wants GMAC penalized for mishandling documents.
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Democrats reject proposal to raise Medicare eligibility age
It’s part of a proposal to achieve debt reduction.
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U.S. actions in Libyan civil war win support of Senate panel
But some senators are upset that the president didn’t seek congressional approval before acting.
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Contempt verdict upheld against Lyman compost business owner
The owner of Winterwood Farm must serve 50 days in a case tied to pollution of a stream.
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Lakes region chamber offers buy-local plan
The effort focuses on year-round businesses that rely on residents of Maine for their income.
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French finance minister picked to lead IMF amid crisis
PARIS — Christine Lagarde has traveled tirelessly to save the euro and blazed a trail for women from Chicago to Paris in halls of power long dominated by men. The French finance minister with a broad grin and long stride now faces her toughest job yet: heading the International Monetary Fund. She takes over a […]
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Prosecutors maneuver to try ‘Whitey’ Bulger for 19 murders
A judge would have to dismiss a racketeering indictment in order for murder charges to take precedence.