Bin Laden Seen in Afghan Garb Boosting Militants
Lebanese based AP report notes Afghan officials tying a new Al Jazeera aired video to Osama bin Laden in Afghan attire hiking with Ayman al Zawahri in a Pakistan border context. Officials say the tape aims to lift al Qaida morale on the 2nd anniversary of 9 11.
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Osama bin Laden
Beirut
Lebanon
bin Laden
Pakistan
Al-Jazeera Television
Ayman al- Zawahri
Swedish foreign minister Anna Lindh dies after stabbing
Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh dies from stab wounds in an upscale Stockholm department store. Police say the attack may not be politically motivated though it comes amid a referendum on adopting the euro. Lindh was a leading proponent of the common currency.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Anna Lindh
Lindh
Officials seek to lower expections of foreign help
Washington officials urge restraint on hopes for large foreign troop offers after the U N resolution push. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld cautioned no big increase expected while Powell notes donor fatigue as world aid commitments lag.
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United States
U.N
Iraq
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Donald H. Rumsfeld
National Press Club
Senate
Powell
Afghanistan
Balkans
Poll on terrorism laws sparks concern over freedoms
An Associated Press poll found two thirds worry anti-terror measures could erode freedoms in the future while most Americans feel no current loss of liberty. The survey also shows sharp partisan views of Attorney General John Ashcroft, a strong anti-terrorism advocate who credits the laws with preventing attacks.
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Washington
Associated Press
John Ashcroft
United States
Wesley Clark Likely to Enter Crowded 2004 Democratic Race
Retired Gen Wesley Clark, 58, signals a possible bid for the Democratic nomination four months before primary voting. He is recruiting staff, plans a next week announcement, and may join the field as a potential vice presidential contender discusses with rivals. If he runs, he aims to win the nomination rather than seek a second slot.
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Arkansas
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Dean
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Massachusetts
John Edwards
North Carolina
Bob Graham
Florida
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Israel vows to remove Arafat amid protests and fears
The Israeli security council pledged to remove Yasser Arafat as thousands gather at his Ramallah compound to protect him. Arafat appeared defiant, calling himself Abu Ammar and leading chants, while Washington warned against expulsion and militants threaten increased violence across the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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Israeli Security Council
Yasser Arafat
Israel
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West Bank
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Palestinian Authority
Washington
State Department
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Colin Powell
Bush
Boucher
Sharon
Ramallah
Gaza Strip
Penn and Bing extortion suit partially dismissed in LA court
In Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Irving S. Feffer threw out some extortion claims by Steve Bing against Sean Penn over a potential movie project. Bing alleged Penn threatened to embarrass him during a dispute over a film deal tied to Why Men Shouldnt Marry.
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Sean Penn
Superior Court
Irving S. Feffer
Steve Bing
Penn
Bing
U.S
Iraq
Karaoke licensing fee suit targets Indiana bar
Broadcast Music Inc. files copyright lawsuit in U S District Court Indianapolis alleging Parrotheads Bar and Grill hosted karaoke and live music without paying song licenses. BMI says annual fees for songs like God Bless the USA and Old Time Rock and Roll would be about 1000 dollars.
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Sheryl Crow
Dolly Parton
Indiana
U.S. District Court
Broadcast Music Inc
Eastside
Parrotheads Bar and Grill
Jerry Bailey
BMI
Suspect Bust Over Plants Misidentified as Marijuana
Narcotics officers seized 500 plants from Marion Waltman believing them to be marijuana but they were protein plants used to bulk up deer. Waltman seeks compensation for land damage and plant loss while Sheriff Payne says reports never labeled the plants as illegal weed.
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Gulfport, Miss
Marion Waltman
Waltman
Harrison County
George H. Payne Jr
Sheriff’s Department
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