Powell says U.S. withdrawal from ABM Treaty was orchestrated with Russian cooperation. Arafat stops crackdown on extremist groups after Israel breaks ties. Israel approaches full war with Palestinian Authority. India blames Pakistan group for attack on Parliament, "hot pursuit" of suspects considered in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. AIDS
Israel disavows Arafat, attacks swiftly after bus explosion killed 10. Terrorists--including suicide bomber--attack Indian Parliament. U.S. continues heavy attacks on al Qaeda: is annihilation the goal? Two California men from Jewish Defense League arrested for bomb-making, plotting against mosques and congressman. U.S. Army has been
U.S. will pull out of ABM treaty. U.S. files criminal charges against French man believed to 20th hijacker, four of six counts eligible for death penalty. House to pass election overhaul bill, offering millions to states. The Sotheby's price-fixing trial offers an interesting look at
U.K. to lead peacekeeping force in Kabul. Debate over construction of new stealth bombers: Air Force against, Rumsfeld for. U.S. Taliban soldier leaves weird trail of identities in usenet groups. American spy mission begins in Somalia. Online journalism has same free-press protections against libel as other outlets.
U.S. and Russia stick with positions of disagreement on missile defense system. Israel rejects truce offer from militant groups, attacks car with missiles. Hamas receives increased support, new members in war with Israel. Departing Merrill Lynch analyst Blodget under investigation for hyping dot-stocks. [wsj] Swedish modern art museum
Mullah Omar to relinquish control of Kandahar tomorrow. American bomb injures new Afghan prime minister, killed three U.S. soldiers. Ashcroft loves his gun rights: Justice Department refuses to let the FBI perform gun checks on the 1,200 detained. Sharon gives Arafat 12 hours to arrest militants. Hamas fights
Talks end, agreement reached on post-Taliban Afghan government. Ethel Rosenberg's brother admits lying during trial that sent her and her husband to death. bin Laden's assistants believed to be killed in cave-bombings. Bush chats up lawmakers as vote nears for "Fast Track"
Israel attacks Arafat's headquarters, damaging buildings and helicopters; Arafat not injured. Bush freezes assets of three groups linked to Hamas. U.S. issues alert of terrorism attacks during final weeks of Ramadan. Fearing exodus of space-arm scientists, Canada and U.S. tighten border. Cockfighting back in Afghanistan.
IDF helicopters fire missiles near Arafat's headquarters in retaliation to weekend bombings. U.S. focuses on Somalia in hunt for terrorists. Sri Lanka's election marred by violence, strife. Museum underway for crash site of Flight 93. Hearst suspected to back out of Talk Magazine. U.S.
George Harrison--my favorite Beatle--died. House passes insurance bill to provide big loans to insurers, restricts claims by victims. U.N. passes move to impose new sanctions on Iraq. Zimbabwe moves closer to election, Mugabe cracks down harder on perceived threats. South Africa's high rates of rape
