May 6th, 2008 · A senior leader of al-Qaida is trying to connect with the people. Ayman al-Zawahiri invited followers to ask him questions online several months ago, and he recently posted his responses. An analyst at West Point's Combating Terrorism Center talks about what can be learned from the exchange.
Jan 23rd, 2008 · Al-Qaida recently asked supporters to submit questions for the terrorist group on the Web. More than 2,000 inquiries posted on a message board are to be answered by Osama bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri. A number of people asked when they would see another attack in the United States.
Sep 20th, 2007 · Al-Qaida releases a new video featuring its top deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri and an Islamist Web site says Osama bin Laden will soon issue another message to "declare war" on Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf.
Jul 10th, 2007 · Al-Qaida's second in command, Ayman al-Zawahri, issues an audiotape threat against Britain. The 20-minute speech is entitled "Malicious Britain and its Indian Slaves."
Jul 5th, 2007 · Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader Ayman al-Zawahri has issued a new video calling on Muslims to unite in jihad, or holy war, and support the Islamist movement in Iraq. He is seen in the tape, which lasts an hour and 35 minutes, addressing an array of Middle Eastern topics from Iraq to Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian territories and Egypt, a U.S.-based intelligence monitoring group says.
May 2nd, 2006 · The world's three most famous terrorists have all released new tapes within the same week. According to experts, it's more likely coincidence than a coordinated message. If there is a common thread to the messages of Abu Musab Zarqawi, Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri, it's jihadist bravado.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Arab satellite network Al-Jazeera is airing a new videotape of Ayman al-Zawahri, al Qaeda's No. 2 official. Al-Zawahri echoes points made by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a tape broadcast about a week ago. The tape comes after a U.S. air strike targeting al Qaeda in Pakistan earlier this month.
Jan 19th, 2006 · Pakistani government sources report that four senior al Qaeda figures were among those killed in a U.S. missile strike on a village near the Afghan border last week. Al Qaeda's No. 2 official, Ayman al-Zawahiri -- the intended target of the attack -- was not hurt.