Killing of al-Qaida leader is long-sought ‘justice,’ Biden says

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Killing of al-Qaida leader is long-sought ‘justice,’ Biden says
By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press, Nomaan Merchant, The Associated Press, Michael Balsamo, The Associated Press and James LaPorta, The Associated Press
Aug 1, 05:54 PM
FILE - As seen on a computer screen from a DVD prepared by Al-Sahab production, al-Qaida's Ayman al-Zawahri speaks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on June 20, 2006. (B.K.Bangash/AP, File)

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from President Joe Biden, as well as additional information about the operation and al-Zawahri’s background.

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