Bush officials doubt North Korea nuclear test occurred
Secretary of State Powell and national security adviser Rice said the North Korea blast did not appear to be a nuclear event based on current information. South Korean officials echoed the assessment, while experts suggested the explosion likely stemmed from a missile base accident or mining blast near Yongjori.
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Afghan Warlord Ismail Khan Ousted Triggers Herat Riots
Rioters clash with U S troops and attack United Nations offices in Herat after Ismail Khan is removed as provincial governor. Reports say three to eight killed and dozens injured with protests against Karzai government and U S backed forces. U N and aid buildings are ransacked amid anti American slogans.
Powell rejects link between Saddam and 9 11
Secretary of State Colin Powell on NBC's Meet the Press said he has seen nothing that makes a direct connection between Saddam Hussein and the Sept. 11 attacks. He also suggested Senator John Kerry would respond robustly as commander in chief.
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Russia reserves right to strike first in terrorism fight
Russia’s defense minister Sergei Ivanov says Moscow may strike militant bases abroad pre emptively if needed to counter terrorism. He cites cooperation with the United States and notes past concerns over Chechen bases in Georgia. President Putin links Beslan siege to international terrorism and criticizes calls for talks with rebels. President Bush meets at the U S Embassy and condemns the attacks while Powell urges stronger global anti-terror efforts.
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Iran digs in as IAEA faces possible U N referral over enrichment
Iran refuses to halt uranium enrichment prompting U S push to refer Tehran to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions. Europe sets November deadline for Iran to suspend enrichment and address concerns while Iran remains defiant.
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