Analysts raise Iraq link to bin Laden terror campaign
Several terrorism experts question if Osama bin Laden acted alone, suggesting Iraq could back a coordinated terror campaign against the United States. They cite Saddam Hussein's regime and prior attacks, while noting state sponsorship and regional supporters may provide essential resources.
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Overhaul urged for airport security after air disaster
After a global air disaster, aviation experts expect a security rethink with options from armed sky marshals to biometric passenger identification. Grant Evans of Identix highlights fingerprint readers to verify identities and lock cockpits against intruders as part of the potentially sweeping changes.
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Airport Security Upgrades Under Review After Hijackings
After Tuesday attacks, Ancore Inc develops a neutron gamma scanner to detect explosives narcotics alcohol and hazardous materials in bags. The DOE tests a 3D holographic passenger scanner using non X ray signals to reveal hidden weapons and explosives. Proposals include more sky marshals armored cockpit doors and stricter carry on rules.
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Hijackers linked to bin Laden operatives trained in U S programs
Federal investigators tied two hijackers to Osama bin Laden and cited three others who trained in Defense Department programs while three more were trained at Pensacola Naval Air Station. The men bought tickets under their own names and entered the United States on watchlisted status. Cheney praised passengers who forced the four hijackers to crash in Pennsylvania.
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Bioterror risk looms after attacks experts warn
In the wake of Tuesday's terrorist strikes experts caution that invisible threats such as nerve gas or biological agents could cause far greater casualties. They note that while chemical weapons spread is limited, certain biological attacks could unfold over weeks and affect many, with vaccines and medicines lacking.
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