17 October 2001 By The Morning News — 17 Oct 2001 Palestinian radicals killed Israeli Tourism minister.War continues: Heavy bombing; Appeals for aid; Opposition forces close in on key city.China bans airline ticket sales to 19 different nationalities, including all Muslims.CNN has submitted interview questions to a bin Laden representative.White House considers lifting ban on military equipment sales to China.Anthrax mailed to Senator tested as able to induce pulmonary anthrax.Ford posts $692M loss. [wsj]Wartime entrepreneurs aim to sell patriotism, on your toilet paper!Housing construction rose in September, compared to sharp drop in August.MSNBC launches Arabic-language version of its website.Robert Altman believes terrorists received direction from Hollywood movies.New York finds relief, inspiration in Yankees games.Sweetness: Electronic Miracles.Fate of Kashmir becomes tied to war in Afghanistan.