Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles— Osama bin Laden, the world's most wanted terrorist, was killed in Pakistan as the result of a U.S. military operation, President Obama announced to the nation Sunday night. The historic revelation comes about four months before the 10th anniversary of the devastating Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, which were executed by the Al Qaeda network helmed by Bin Laden and prompted the start of a war on terror that has dominated U.S. foreign policy. Bin Laden, 54, was a member of a wealthy Saudi family and has been on the FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives List since 1999.Voice of America - 26 minutes ago Photo: AP This image made from video broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 shows Osama bin Laden at an undisclosed location. US President Barack Obama has ... Obama Announces Killing of Osama bin Laden - New York Times (blog) Obama announces Osama bin Laden killed by US - Los Angeles Times In 2008, Obama vowed to kill Osama bin Laden - PolitiFact The Hill - ABC News (blog)
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