CIA trained and equipped Pakistani commandos to capture or kill bin Laden in 1999.IDF kills six Palestinians in response to Hamas killings.New York City budget gap now estimated at $4B.Some New Yorkers respond to tragedy with acrophobia; others climb the outside of buildings.Six people killed in
NATO says evidence points to Al-Qaida and bin Laden, meaning U.S. has support of 18 allies.Bin Laden called his mother, saying he could not meet her because "something big" was about to happen, on Sept. 10.Blair declares war unless Taliban hands over bin Laden.
Taliban now claims to hide bin Laden, U.S. continues military build-up.Britain freezes 61M pounds linked to Taliban rulers.Arafat faces open revolt as ceasefire is disobeyed.U.S. warns that more terrorism is likely, including the use of biological weapons.Smell from attacks lingers downtown, reminding New
Pakistani Muslim clerics arrive in Afghanistan, asking for bin Laden to be handed over.Large protest in Peshawar, Pakistan, denounces America, plans national defense policy based on soles.Black caucus urges caution over crusade.Giuliani wants longer term; Green and Bloomberg say yes, Ferrer says no.Spiritual and terror guide
Pentagon says military strikes are not the primary piece of America's retaliation. Israel/Palestine truce marred by gunbattle in Gaza. Jesse Jackson asked by Taliban to lead peace mission. Giuliani considers extending term by months, to "maintain unity." Gunman in police uniform kills 14 in Switzerland.
Bloomberg wins G.O.P vote in mayoral primary; Green and Ferrer in run-off.FBI starts records check on all Hazmat truck drivers.Builders, planners, and architects debate on what to build in the WTC's crater.Bush and other G8 leaders were targeted by bin Laden at
House approves payment of $582M to U.N. for back dues.Saudi Arabia breaks ties with Taliban.Pakistan will keep ties with Taliban.U.S. seeks Afghan rebels to help destroy and replace Taliban.U.S. considers recruiting Iran into international coalition against terrorism.Newspapers concerned about war reporting under
Bush signs order to freeze assets believed to fund terrorism.Taliban refutes American Mid-East policy.Saudi Arabia under many influences as America hopes to fight again from its soil.U.S. response to terrorism to be silent, invisible, not massive.Gas masks sell out in New York.Giuliani has
Unless provided with evidence of crimes, Taliban will not turn over bin Laden.Pakistani paper reports bin Laden has left Afghanistan.Giuliani announces increase in number of missing: 6,333.French police arrest 8 extremists, suspected of planning attacks on U.S. Embassy in Paris.White House has support--91
Grand council of Afghanistan's Islamic leaders urges bin Laden to leave, threatening jihad if U.S. attacks.Bin Laden ready to stand trial if evidence is presented.Bush sends carriers and jets towards Afghanistan.Paperless trail left by terrorists on Internet.Japan reconsiders principles to participate in anti-
