Defectors flee Taliban city Kunduz in night escape
Moham med Azim and hundreds of defectors flee Kunduz as they break through Taliban lines in a jeep at night. Gen. Mohammed Daoud says thousands have defected, while civilians stream out from U.S. bombed Kunduz under siege by alliance forces.
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Afghan girls return to classrooms in Jalalaabad turnabout
Gov Abdul Kadir announces that all girls may attend schools as Taliban-era bans end. Eastern Shura takes control after Taliban departure, pledging pro education stance while some residents resist citing religious grounds and safety concerns.
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New York Leaders Seek Central Cleanup Chief for World Trade Center Site
A bipartisan group including Rep. Jerrold Nadler Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Manhattan Borough President C Virginia Fields urged New York City to create an agency to oversee World Trade Center cleanup. They cited fragmented efforts and a privately released report finding asbestos and toxins in lower Manhattan air. Mayor Giuliani defended air safety citing DEP data.
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Experts warn cruise ships a target for terrorists
In the wake of the September 11 attacks security on cruise ships has tightened. Coast Guard escorts ships into port and crews face FBI checks. Analysts warn that while air safety dominates focus, cruise liners could be attractive targets due to wealth and crowd size.
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