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
CIA confirms first American fatality in Afghan combat. American masses support all things Bush; Bush keeps moving on back of masses. Pentagon says Taliban no longer controls its troops, bin Laden's location identified. Arab academic claims 14 al-Qaeda fighters flown by U.S. to Wake Island in
Congress to hold hearings today about administration's plan to have military tribunal courts. Ashcroft releases names of 93 detained; nationalities and charges of 548. Ex-FBI agents and executives criticize Ashcroft's investigation. Two Pakistani nuclear scientists detained after anthrax-as-a-weapon papers found in their
Bush ominously warns Hussein of consequences for development of unconventional weaponry; Powell assures Larry King that "many options" are available for action. U.S. doubles ground forces in Afghanistan, possibly to 1,000 troops. Michigan law enforcement invites Middle Eastern men to be investigated. Harvard professor--expert on
U.S. marines arrive near Kandahar, Afghanistan in first major wave of ground troops. 300 killed when Taliban prisoners start revolt in prison. Bush and friends push for oil drilling in Arctic refuge, citing questionable statistics on amount of resources. Nepal in danger of civil war. Vladimir Putin finds fame
U.S. marines arrive near Kandahar, Afghanistan in first major wave of ground troops.300 killed when Taliban prisoners start revolt in prison.Bush and friends push for oil drilling in Arctic refuge, citing questionable statistics on amount of resources.Nepal in danger of civil war.Vladimir Putin finds fame
22 nations, including U.S., pledge billions to re-build Afghanistan.Connecticut woman, 94-years-old, has inhalation anthrax.Montgomery County smokers face fines for exhaling at home if their neighbors are bothered.Xbox and Gamecube sell in large numbers.Hugh Hefner launches "Operation Playmate" email campaign for
Pentagon builds case for bombing Iraq.Powell outlines U.S. Middle East policy: cool-off period first, then negotiations on settlements, terror, occupation.Bush's recent power-grabs continue to expand in scope.CIA-sponsored team broke terrorist group in 1998 with brutal means. [wsj]Spanish Judge indicts secret
