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
Palestinian radicals killed Israeli Tourism minister.War continues: Heavy bombing; Appeals for aid; Opposition forces close in on key city.China bans airline ticket sales to 19 different nationalities, including all Muslims.CNN has submitted interview questions to a bin Laden representative.White House considers lifting ban on military equipment
Transcripts of communications between hijackers and controllers made public.Russian news agency reports Al Qaida tried to buy nuclear material through the Russian mafia.Powell & Pakistan President Musharraf agree on makeup of future Afghan government, including moderate members of the Taliban.Iran sends "secret message" to U.
Bush refuses Taliban's conditions for surrender of bin Laden, repeating "no negotiations."Ferrer stays optimistic as Board of Elections officials reveal overcount in results of Democratic runoff.Congress overwhelmed by costs of protecting the nation.Business strike in Pakistan to protest Colin Powell's imminent
Bush offers Taliban "second chance" if it "coughs up" bin Laden.Taliban invites Western journalists to site of 200 dead.U.N. Human Rights Commissioner calls for suspension of strikes against Afghanistan.India uses teargas on thousands of Muslim protesters.Green wins NYC Democratic nomination for
Sesame Street producers upset over Bert's background in terrorism.Attacks on Afghanistan continue with sustained bombing.Taliban has received approx. $100M cash from bin Laden over last five years.V.S. Naipaul wins Nobel Prize in literature.China and U.S. restart human rights talks.Ashcroft calls Anthrax
Al Quaeda appeals to Muslims everywhere to attack U.S. interests; WTC attacks called "good deed"; British Muslims asked to kill Blair.Pentagon prepares for risky helicopter raids over Afghanistan.Anti-terrorism bill stalled in Senate, feared corrosive to civil liberties.Investigators suspect anthrax in Florida originated in
