New York hospital worker becomes fourth to die of anthrax in last month.U.S. asks Turkey for troops; Turkey responds favourably.First British casualties, on Taliban's side.Bin Laden's chosen biographer says Al Qaeda's power rests with Egyptian al-Zawahiri, not bin Laden.
Afghan opposition gathers North of Kabul, ready to take the capital.Ashcroft warns of imminent attacks against U.S., citing credible information.Possible inhalation anthrax case shuts down N.Y. hospital.Iran's supreme leader rejects any relations with U.S.G.W. Bush to attend Yankees game tonight.
U.S. diplomats met with Taliban representatives over three-year period, failing to have bin Laden turned over.U.S. considers building base inside Afghanistan to support Northern Alliance.Taliban tells armed Pakistani tribesman--ready to enlist in holy war--they're not needed at this point. Pakistan intelligence
The Times reports bin Laden has nuclear materials obtained in Pakistan.Rumors are inevitable during war: the stories of bin Laden's death. Pentagon postpones missile defense tests in order not to violate ABM treaty.New York Times now questions legitimacy of the "10,000 orphans" figure,
Five die in scaffolding collapse; building's manager is Mark Green's brother.Bodies recovered from Swiss tunnel disaster.White House dogged by imprecise language and public confusion over global terrorism.Pentagon switches direction in assessment of war, now calling Taliban "a tough foe" as U.
U.S. suggests ground troops may pursue soldiers in residential areas.U.S. hopes to block supplies from reaching Taliban leaders.White House advising caution in speculations of Iraq's involvement in WTC/Pentagon and anthrax attacks.English pot smokers will no longer be arrested.The IRA arms gesture
U.S. attacks continue North of Kabul; Northern Alliance and Taliban in heavy fighting.Pakistan closes border to Afghan refugees, in defiance of U.N. demands.Unless objectives are already achieved, U.S. plans to continue bombing through winter and Ramadan.White House calls for Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian areas.
U.S. attacks Taliban front lines, hoping Northern Alliance will take Kabul.Taliban accuses U.S. of genocide, claims 100 dead in bombed hospital.CIA authorized to kill in order to dismantle bin Laden's network.Saudi defense minister questions bin Laden's involvement in WTC-attacks, suggests
U.S. Special Forces deployed within Afghanistan.Taliban has new truce plan, currently in review with Pakistan.U.S. may not want to topple the Taliban too quickly, for fear of upsetting Pakistan.Sharon says "the era of Arafat is over," threatens war in a week; PLO suspects
U.S. radio broadcasts in Afghanistan: "You are condemned. Did you know that? The instant the terrorists you support took over our planes, you sentenced yourselves to death."Four men--convicted of involvement in 98 embassy bombings in Africa-- sentenced today amidst tight security.Israel demands Arafat turn
