Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden was the founder of the militant organization al-Qaeda and was the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks in 2001, which killed nearly 3,000 people and led to significant global military and political repercussions. Bin Laden became one of the most wanted fugitives in the world and was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan in 2011.
Born on Mar 10, 1957 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 94,595 | $340,000 | 330$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 168,185,761 | 132,971 | $3,055,000 | 1,747$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Osama bin Laden is mentioned as having more American blood on his hands than any individual other than Muammar Qaddafi.
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United Kingdom:
Osama Bin Laden was the al-Qaeda leader tracked down by US Navy's Seal Team Six in Pakistan.
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Vietnam:
Osama bin Laden was the target of a successful U.S. operation in 2011.
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Israel:
Osama bin Laden is included in the context of infamous individuals related to disappearances.
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Australia:
Saadaoui referenced Osama bin Laden in relation to the September 11 attacks.
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United Kingdom:
In 1997, Arnett became the first Western journalist to interview Osama Bin Laden at a secret hideout in Afghanistan.
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United States:
Peter Arnett conducted controversial interviews with future 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
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India:
The text mentions Pakistan being a breeding ground for a scores of terrorists from Osama bin Laden to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed.
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Norway:
Osama bin Laden is mentioned in the context of his ongoing influence even after his death.
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United Kingdom:
Cheney lobbied for a takeover of Afghanistan in an attempt to capture Osama bin Laden.
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