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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 2001

Page

3

Death of Afghan guerrilla Abdul Haq sparks mourning in Peshawar

In Peshawar mourners and exiles bid farewell to Abdul Haq after his capture and execution by Taliban forces in Afghanistan. The mission to entice defection failed, despite a CIA drone strike that aimed to protect him. Relatives vow to continue the fight as they condemn U.S. abandonment.

Peshawar Pakistan Abdul Haq United States Haq Afghanistan Taliban U.S America Dad Mohammed Surkhrud Hajjidin Mohammed

CDC confirms 8th inhalation anthrax case in New Jersey

The CDC confirmed a female New Jersey postal worker has inhalation anthrax. Officials said the case was previously listed as suspected and that the wider outbreak involves multiple postal facilities. Seven other inhalation cases have occurred across New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, with several deaths and many exposed workers urged to take antibiotics.

Washington Centers For Disease Control and Prevention CDC New Jersey Justice Department Tom Skinner New York Maryland White House Andrew Card Fox News John Nolan Postal Deborah Willhite Ivan Wallis

McCain calls for heavy ground forces in Afghanistan

Sen John McCain urged using all military power including large ground troop deployments to prevail in Afghanistan. Bush aides noted Taliban weakness but warned of a drawn out conflict as U S attacks on Kabul killed at least 13 civilians. Card and Rumsfeld offered noncommittal replies on major ground forces.

Washington John McCain America United States Afghanistan Bush Administration U.S Kabul Taliban al-Qaida Arizona Republican Christopher Dodd Dconn Foreign Relations Committee McCain Dick Gephardt D-Mo Sen

Memorial in New York for Sept 11 victims and Afghanistan conflict notes

Families gather in New York for a memorial service honoring Sept 11 victims. The CIA used a drone to protect Abdul Haq, hitting a convoy but failing to stop Haq's capture and execution. Airstrikes in Kabul kill 13 civilians as Taliban measures unfold. An Islamic charities group denies funding terrorists, urging proof. McCain calls for full U S military power in Afghanistan. Bush aides say Taliban weakening, warn of a prolonged conflict.

Associated Press New York CIA Abdul Haq Haq United States

Reprints Offered for Local Gazette Photographs

The Gazette announces availability of reprints for local photographs. Interested buyers can call 368-8585 for pricing and details.

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