Special Forces Kill Gunman Near Deh Rawad Afghanistan
U S special forces shot and killed a gunman who fired on them near Deh Rawad in Uruzgan province while aiding an Afghan policeman. One attacker died, another fled. identity not yet known. Separately, eight gunmen fired on forces near Khost as helicopters engaged.
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Peace fragile as Afghan warlords push for power
In Kandahar region Gen. Khan Mohammad displays his three star rank and credentials amid a broader post Taliban power vacuum. Afghan exiles and tribal leaders hold real influence, while US backed Karzai purges several generals to assert government control beyond Kabul.
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Netanyahu says Israel in dire straits under Sharon
Foreign Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on his first full day in the job saying Israel has fallen into dire straits under Sharon. The two men jockey in a caretaker government while rivaling to lead Likud in January elections. Netanyahu criticizes Sharon's 20 month tenure for failing to stop Palestinian attacks.
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Colombian drug kingpin walks free after early release
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, former head of the Cali cartel, walked free from a maximum security prison in Tunja after serving about half his sentence. US and Colombian authorities pressed for new charges to block release but a judge upheld the order noting his early release due to prior time served.
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U S Seeks UN Backing for Iraq Disarmament Resolution
After weeks of talks the United States expects UN approval Friday for a hard resolution to force Saddam Hussein to disarm or face serious consequences that could lead to war. France eased concerns and the Security Council will vote at 10 a.m. EST.
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Push for personal Social Security accounts gains momentum
Emboldened by Republicans victory proponents of partial privatization press for overhaul as early as next year. Democrats warn election mandate not for privatization, while GOP moderates distance themselves from 401k style accounts. Bush reiterates priority of Social Security option for younger workers.
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