Early US UK air strike targets Taliban and al Qaida bases
Forty US and British warplanes plus a carrier armada launched the Operation Enduring Freedom campaign against Taliban and al Qaida sites in Afghanistan. Tomahawk missiles and JDAM bombs accompanied by humanitarian drops of 37,500 rations as initial relief.
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Indian Ocean
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Great Britain
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U S officials urge world leaders as Afghanistan strikes begin
President Bush and top aides pressed world leaders with urgent calls as U S launched air and military strikes in Afghanistan. Secretary Powell planned trips to Pakistan and India to rally diplomatic support while informing leaders from Fox to Koizumi and Annan.
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Junichiro Koizumi
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Kofi Annan
Bahrain
Kalifia Hamad
Sultan Qaboos
Oman
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Ukraine
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Jordan
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