Libya ships weapons components to U.S. in bid to end isolation
Lib yan leader Muammar Gaddafi has shipped about 55 000 pounds of nuclear and missile components to the United States as a pledge to end WMD programs. Officials say sanctions may remain and terrorist sponsorship designation stands until verification. An American transport plane delivered the gear to McGhee Tyson airport near Knoxville Tennessee.
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Attack kills Canadian soldier in Kabul convoy ambush
In Kabul a NATO convoy attack killed a Canadian soldier and an Afghan civilian, with eight civilians and three other Canadians wounded. The bomber blew himself up as a jeep slowed for a road rut, a new tactic the Taliban said began a campaign of death by own action bombings. The Taliban identified the bomber Hafiz Abdullah, 22, from Khost. President Karzai condemned the attack, and U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad praised Afghanistan’s progress against terrorism.
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FAA downplayed death by own action hijackings warns 9/11 panel
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks United States finds FAA security officers warned of death by own action hijackings and that the agency prioritized explosives risk before 9/11. It urges Congress to extend its review deadline by at least two months.
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DOJ finds no Patriot Act civil liberties abuses
Justice Department investigators found no incidents of civil liberties violations under the Patriot Act though mistreatment of Muslims and Arabs not tied to the act was noted. The report will influence rhetoric on renewing the law, with critics arguing it expands surveillance powers and erodes rights. Rep. Conyers criticized the report for lacking evidence of penalties against officials.
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Bird flu reaches China as outbreak spreads in Asia
Officials confirm at least one duck infected in Guangxi near Vietnam border and open a probe into suspect poultry deaths. The move broadens fears over food supply and public health as Japan halts imports and authorities urge vigilance for flu like symptoms in travelers.
China confirms Asian bird flu outbreak in ducks
China reports bird flu in at least one duck amid fears of food supply disruption. Authorities quarantined a two mile radius and slaughtered 14 000 birds near Dingdang while protecting three miles of surrounding poultry. no human infections reported yet and virus transmission to people remains unclear. The outbreak spans several Asian nations with migratory birds suspected in spread. The World Health Organization noted a good chance the disease does not take root in humans.
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