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DUBAI (Reuters) – The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with a drone missile while he stood on a balcony at his home in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan, officials in Washington said, the biggest blow to the militants since Osama bin Laden was shot dead in 2011. Here are some top contenders to take over the militant organisation, according to experts. SAIF AL-ADEL The mysterious, low-key former Egyptian special forces officer is a high-ranking member of Al Qaeda. The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his arrest. Al-Adel was suspe…