CIA Ordered to Target Bin Laden and Al Qaida Network
President Bush signed an intelligence directive authorizing the CIA to pursue a sweeping covert action aimed at destroying Osama bin Laden and the al Qaida network. The plan includes unprecedented CIA military coordination, a billion-dollar funding boost, and attacks on communications, security, and infrastructure.
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Planners urge regional approach to grow Des Moines area economy
Des Moines leaders push consolidation or shared services to attract business and jobs. Chamber leader Corbett cites regional delivery ideas echoed by Mayor Daniels and Iowa officials as towns weigh form versus substance. Abramson credits metro unification efforts despite local opposition.
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Commandos plan continued strikes in Afghanistan official says
Gen Richard Myers chairman of the Joint Chiefs says further raids will continue to pressure Taliban commanders and gather intelligence while warning of ongoing small clandestine operations rather than large offensives. Two Americans died in a Blackhawk crash near Kandahar and several Rangers were injured during parachute drops.
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U.S. forces raid near Kandahar. casualties reported
U.S. special forces attacked an airfield 60 miles southwest of Kandahar and a Taliban command center near Qila Jadeed. A rescue helicopter crashed in Pakistan, killing two soldiers. Afghan refugees and officials describe Taliban casualties and ongoing airstrikes with large American air power.
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