Report calls bin Laden top terror sponsor
The Congressional Research Service report ranks Osama bin Laden’s al Qaeda as the leading terror sponsor worldwide, with Iran, Sudan, and Libya reducing or shifting support. It notes al Qaeda’s global reach from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan and Bosnia, and cites indictments linked to the 1998 embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.
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Dow Jones hits record as index climbs to 11209.84
In 1999 the Dow Jones industrial average rose sharply by 199.15 points to a new record of 11209.84, signaling strong market momentum. The Associated Press reported the milestone amid a session of gains across major indices.
Putin consoles Kursk families amid Arctic visit
President Vladimir Putin met with relatives at Murmansk after the Kursk submarine disaster that killed 118 sailors. Families voiced grief and demanded information while the Kremlin faced anger over the rescue effort and blamed foreign subs.
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Russian claim arrest of senior Chechen rebel commander
The FSB announced the capture of Lechi Islamov a senior rebel commander linked to the defense of Grozny. A criminal case has been opened against him and he is reportedly detained in an undisclosed facility. An official said Interior Ministry troops were ambushed overnight with casualties on both sides.
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