Qaeda Cleric, Killed in 2011, Is Invoked in New Attack.

The article examines how several acts of terrorism over the previous five years have been allegedly inspired by Anwar Awlaki, an American-born imam and member of the terrorist organization Al Qaeda killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2011. It discusses how Awlaki helped recruit members to Al Qaeda, mainly through his English-language communications, and how he continues to be viewed as a martyr for jihadists. Connections to the 2015 massacre at the offices of journal "Charlie Hebdo' in Paris, France are also covered.