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The Man Teaching the Taliban New Terror Tactics

He handled bin Laden’s money and may have ties to a fresh plot to attack America. Now, experts say, Mustafa abu al-Yazid is helping teach the Taliban new terror tactics. Howard Altman reports.

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He was imprisoned in Egypt for his role in the assassination of Anwar Sadat, according to al Qaeda and those who monitor its followers. He was a founding member of Osama bin Ladin’s jihadist organization, serving as bin Laden’s personal accountant and helping to raise funds for the 9/11 attacks....

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