Saudi Arabia defends effort to block terror funds
Saudi Arabia launched a diplomatic push denying laxity in blocking funds to terrorists. Officials praised by State and Treasury for efforts while critics questioned royal funding trails. Adel Al-Jubeir cited asset freezes, charity oversight, and three al-Qaida cells disrupted with $5.5 million frozen across 33 accounts.
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Annan says Iraq cooperation with inspectors has been good
U N Secretary General Kofi Annan said Iraq's cooperation with weapons inspectors has been good so far and praised visits to presidential palaces. He cautioned it is only the beginning and noted the need to await the inspectors report.
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