Rockwell develops cabin surveillance and alert system
Cedar Rapids based Rockwell Collins showcases a wireless cabin video surveillance and crew alerting system for major airlines. It enables pilots to monitor cabin activity via covert cameras and share views with ground personnel while wireless alerts notify crews of emergencies such as hijack attempts. The system costs 15 000 to 40 000 dollars per aircraft and may deter cockpit deactivation and enhance flight safety.
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Developments Tuesday on Sept 11 Attacks
Anti Taliban forces clash with al Qaida near Afghan mountain hideouts as Taliban push tribal fighters from Kandahar airport. Rumsfeld remains confident opposition will prevail without Marines. J N envoy trims Afghanistan interim candidates to balance rival factions. Bush aides freeze Hamas linked assets as Israel conducts attacks. Europe’s security body unveils counterterrorism plan. U S prosecutors extend interviews for hundreds of Middle Eastern men in Michigan terrorism probe.
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New York honors police officers in Sept 11 awards
In a tearful ceremony Mayor Giuliani and Police Commissioner Kerik presented the department’s Medal of Honor to families of 23 officers killed on September 11. Six living officers also received the honor as survivors watched, among them Moira Smith and John Perry whose stories highlighted the tragedy’s impact.
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Afghan factions pick interim cabinet leaders for post Taliban rule
Afghan factions led by Hamid Karzai moved toward forming a new government in Kabul before Christmas. They approved a U N plan and planned to name 28 cabinet members while meeting in Koenigswinter to finalize arrangements with U S backing and neighborly acceptance. Burhanuddin Rabbani resisted handing over power amid talks on an international security presence.
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U.S. shuts down groups accused of aiding Hamas
President Bush announced a crackdown on two Palestinian groups and the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development for funding Hamas. The foundation, claiming to be a major U S Muslim charity, denied ties to Hamas and pledged legal action if charged. The other targeted entities were Al Aqsa International Bank and Beit El Mal Holdings Co.
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Bush pledges brighter days for Orlando workers
President Bush spoke at the Orange County Convention Center telling a Republican crowd that better days lie ahead for laid off workers. He addressed the Orlando area’s tourism slump after Sept. 11 with a tough stance on “the evil ones” and praised his brother Jeb as he urged support for local recovery efforts.
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