Al Qaida warns China over treatment of Uighur Muslims

In a rare move, Al Qaida warned China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims. AQAP chief Atef al-Awlaki threatened Chinese interests on land and sea, signaling a shift in focus. The group's statement also highlighted ties with Uighur separatist outfit ETIM, marking Beijing's emergence as a new target alongside Al Qaida's traditional enemies, the US and Israel.