World conflicts drop to 59 countries in 2001 report
The study by the National Defense Council Foundation ranks the Sept 11 attacks as the year’s most dangerous conflict and notes 59 countries faced serious internal or external strife in 2001, nine fewer than 2000 but well above Cold War levels. It cites ethnic violence, political fighting, drug trade, religious turmoil, and a Papua New Guinea mutiny, with most clashes low to medium intensity between states and substate groups. The CIA disputes the count, noting one conflict can involve multiple nations.
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2002 Top conflict areas flagged by National Defense Council Foundation
The foundation lists Somalia, Myanmar, Congo, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Burundi, Sudan, Comoros, Sierra Leone, and Guinea as high risk conflict zones for 2002. Key issues include Somali warlords undermining a transitional government, Myanmar Shan state fighting for autonomy, Congo civil war and assassination reports, Pakistan India Kashmir tensions and terror attacks, Afghanistan civil war and counterterrorism, Burundi rebellion, Sudan’s civil war, Comoros island coup, and RUF versus government in Guinea with airstrikes.
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Stimulus plan faces uncertain fate after House action
A Senate Democrat backs the Bush endorsed stimulus as the economy’s state when Congress reconvenes in January will decide the bill’s fate. The package worth 218 billion dollars blends unemployment aid, health insurance, tax rebates for low earners, and corporate tax cuts, but stalled over health coverage and tax breaks. House and Senate leaders criticized the plan, setting a tense path for renewed talks.
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Explosive substance found in Flight 63 sneaker case
In a Miami bound flight diverted to Boston, explosives were found in a passenger Tariq Raja's footwear. Raja, 28, Sri Lankan on British passport, faced charges including disturbing a flight crew. He is jailed in Plymouth, with French investigators probing how he bypassed security at Charles de Gaulle.
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Hairy Christmas Gifts for Pets Spares No Cheer
AVANNAH AP On Christmas Day Savannah antiques dealer Stephen Geevers plans gifts for his two terriers Chase and PJ. He says pets get pampered with gourmet biscuits rubber squeaky toys and even pricey Italian doggie sweaters despite a holiday recession. Many owners still splurge on bones aromatherapy oils and other pet presents for their four legged friends as Marianna Pedrick shops for sister gifts.
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Afghan trackers aided CIA in bin Laden surveillance since 1998
The CIA recruited fifteen Afghan agents to track Osama bin Laden from 1998 until September 11. They filed daily reports and pinpointed locations roughly monthly, with some independent confirmations. Officials questioned reliability as the team lacked American eyes on the target and faced low pay and familial ties among recruits.
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