Al-Qaida group says it was behind jetliner attack

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula on Monday claimed responsibility for the attack on a U.S. airliner bound for Detroit on Christmas Day, saying it was retaliation for a U.S. operation against the group in Yemen.

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