White House Opens Office to Polish US Image Abroad
The White House created an Office on Global Communications to improve the United States image amid global discontent with Bush policies. A Council on Foreign Relations task force urged better messaging without changing policies, noting Americans must explain actions and listen internationally while recognizing world anger over topics from Iraq to aid cuts.
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Suicide bombing shocks Jerusalem amid wider Israeli-Palestinian clashes
In Jerusalem a 17-year-old bomber exploded in the Yemenite Falafel Stand injuring seven as violence flares across the West Bank. Earlier, two Israeli settlers were killed and a couple wounded in separate Palestinian attacks. Israeli prosecutors charged two Palestinians with masterminding deadly strikes, while thousands more Palestinians are detained.
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Kabul would be bomb plot ends after car crash
Afghan authorities say would be bombers planned a large blast near the U S Embassy in Kabul. A foreign suspect tied to al Qaida and an Afghan accomplice were arrested after a crash and car was found packed with explosives.
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Airlines cut Sept 11 flights amid anniversary fears
Knight Ridder reports airlines reduce service for the September 11 anniversary citing passenger caution. United and American canceled multiple morning flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco from Boston and Newark, mirroring routes hijacked a year earlier.
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U S tightens foreign pilot licensing procedures
The FAA ends automatic U S certificates for foreign pilots from UN aviation group members. Foreign applicants must pass background checks and prove English proficiency. Private pilots from Canada or Mexico still land without U S certification, about 2700 applicants yearly. Officials say safeguards curb potential threats but may chill legitimate travel.
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Senate Democrats Slow Pace on Homeland Security Plan
Senate Democrats led by Robert Byrd oppose rushing to create the Homeland Security Department proposed by President Bush. They urge thorough review of merging 22 agencies into one cabinet with 170,000 employees, citing risks to unions and civil service protections.
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