Britain and Israel Back U.S. Strikes on Terror Targets
Prime Minister Blair and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu voiced support for U.S. strikes in Afghanistan and Sudan tied to Osama bin Laden. Clinton framed targets as linked to the Kenya and Tanzania embassy bombings. Iraqi state TV condemned the action as a violation of international law.
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U.S. strikes hit terrorist sites in Afghanistan and Sudan
The United States fired 75 to 100 Tomahawk missiles from Navy ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea targeting a terrorist training complex in Afghanistan and the El Shifa Pharmaceutical Plant in Khartoum. No casualties reported. Clinton said the strikes followed a unanimous security team recommendation and warned of high retaliation risk.
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U of Iowa Professor Questions Effectiveness of
University of Iowa political science professor James Lindsay, former NSC director, says U.S. counterattacks against terrorism may not fully deter militants tied to the 1996 Saudi and embassy attacks. He notes evidence issues and warns strikes could backfire if not decisive, while supporting Clinton's decision to act. He pressed for substantial disruption of terrorist networks and cautioned over political motives.
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Gazette Corrects Des Moines Airport Passenger Figures and Hangar Story
The Gazette corrects June passenger counts for Des Moines International Airport showing 76 804 in June down 5 46 percent from 81 237 in June 1997. It also clarifies six new hangar sites were approved at Manchester airport and that 55 000 in Iowa funds will fund a housing project, not the airport. The newspaper invites complaints and explains corrections will be published.
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Clinton faces questions on timing amid war planning
The piece notes political criticism of President Clinton over timing tied to the Lewinsky controversy and a "Wag the Dog" argument. Officials defend his approach as protecting national security while separating public duties from personal issues. Clinton approved airstrike concepts and managed a cautious, secrecy driven operation from Martha's Vineyard on his birthday as discussions continued with aides.
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