In state of union address, President calls Iran, Iraq, and North Korea "axis of evil." Full text of state of the union address. Art dealer charged with stealing antiques from Egypt; British Museum thankful its acquisitions took place before 1983. Horrific health scandal shakes Poland's faith
Ashcroft spends $8,000 to cover nude statues displayed behind him in press conferences. EU complains to Israel, protesting damages to Euro-funded aid projects in Palestine. Bush reconsiders status of war captives, perhaps to grant protections of the Geneva Convention. Bloomberg, already well-heeled in Washington politics, increases city
Ashcroft spends $8,000 to cover nude statues displayed behind him in press conferences. EU complains to Israel, protesting damages to Euro-funded aid projects in Palestine. Bush reconsiders status of war captives, perhaps to grant protections of the Geneva Convention. Bloomberg, already well-heeled in Washington politics, increases city
Bush plans to pay his way through a recession and a war, with a total spending increase of nine percent. Cheney refuses to hand over energy policy documents for investigation into White House energy proposals. Presidential speeches composed in Starbucks, says speechwriter. Hillary Clinton spends 90 percent of her day
House forces vote on campaign finance bill against soft money in wake of Enron collapse. U.S. may cut ties with Arafat as advisers reassess Middle East policy. India tests short-range nuclear missile, says good for security; Pakistan sees deterrent to stability. China finds opportunity in war on terrorism
Bush asks for massive defense boost: annual budget of $380B, much larger than Congress expected. White House expects to run $106B deficit this year, in wild, frothing, ape-like swing from last year's estimation for this year of $231B surplus. Enron chief quits, citing federal inquiries as too
India blames Pakistan for yesterday's shooting in Calcutta; FBI holds off on judgment. Supreme Court rules states have limits on extending confinement on sexual criminals after sentences expire. FTC plans national "Do Not Call" list to protect Americans against telemarketers; telemarketers say it infringes on free
Five police officers killed as gunmen fire on U.S. offices in Calcutta. Deployment of troops in Philippines seen as symbolic involvement, not heavy strike. Israel seizes Palestinian city--Tulkarm-- first city taken over in 16 months. After volcano eruption, gas station explodes in Goma, kills 30 to 60. Amazon.
Israeli warplanes destroy West Bank compound in retaliation for bat mitzvah attack. Ground Zero contractors denied insurance in dangerous work site. Mounting criticism for EPA's endorsement of Ground Zero air as clean. Bag screening begins at airports, increased delays expected. NYFD to consider new statue in lieu of
Politicians give back Enron funds, dumping thousands into charities. Bloomberg begins giving clues to where his focus lies, standing on his "social liberal" claims. Four Symbionese Liberation Army radicals charged with murder. Good summary of atrocities in Zimbabwe; U.S. and EU consider sanctions against Mugabe. Alan Greenspan
