MINNEAPOLIS — A Somali-born Canadian citizen who admitted he attended al-Qaida training camps in Afghanistan and lectures by Osama bin Laden was released from federal prison Friday after nearly seven years in custody and deported to Canada.

BRUSSELS — Europol’s director said Thursday that terror cells are still actively plotting attacks against Europe.

Europe terror threat still active, officials scouring Pakistan sites for al-Qaida operatives

LONDON — European security officials said Wednesday a terror plot to wage Mumbai-style shooting sprees in Britain, France and Germany is still active and that sites in Pakistan — where the threat was intercepted two weeks ago — are being scoured for al-Qaida operatives.

AP source: Some recent missile strikes in Pakistan aimed at disrupting terror plot in Europe

Intelligence officials uncover terror plot against W. Europe

LONDON — Intelligence officials have intercepted a credible terror plot against Britain and France, raising security fears at the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday, but failing to raise the overall threat level in either country.

Afghan minister urges new strategy to dismantle terror networks to win war on terrorism

Karzai’s brother says he will amend US tax returns; says his businesses are open book

British aid worker kidnapped; NATO forces begin push in Kandahar

3 former Australian soldiers face manslaughter charges after 5 children killed in Afghanistan

Afghan officials say British woman and 3 Afghans kidnapped in northeastern Afghanistan

NATO: 3 Afghan journalists freed after outcry over detainments for alleged Taliban propaganda

Pakistan united in outrage at sentencing of neuroscientist for attacking US agents

Pakistanis angry over US court’s 86-year prison term for scientist who shot at authorities

Pakistan’s PM vows to campaign for release of woman convicted of attempting to kill US agents

NY judge gives 86 years in prison to Pakistani scientist who shot at US troops in Afghanistan

Scientist is sentenced to 86 years in prison for shooting at US officers in Afghanistan

Afghan president Karzai calls for quick release of detained journalists

First partial results from Afghan parliamentary poll released as fraud charges mount

First partial results from Afghan parliamentary poll to be released as fraud charges mount

Pakistani scientist convicted of shooting at US troops to be sentenced in NYC, faces life term

US official: CIA runs Afghan counterterrorism team to hunt Taliban and al-Qaida targets

US sees closer NATO-Russia ties on Afghan war, missile defense, anti-drug and piracy effort

NEW YORK — A planned summit between NATO leaders and Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev will significantly boost cooperation in on the Afghan war, missile defense and fighting drug trafficking and piracy, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday.

Afghan officials say too early to judge election despite observers reporting widespread fraud

Election observers urge Karzai’s government to investigate widespread election fraud

Afghans vote for new parliament despite militant attacks but turnout appears low

Judges question whether alleged 9-11 recruiter could still be considered a member of al-Qaida