U.S. Foils Several Weapons Smuggling Plots
Washington reports that after Sept 11 the federal government halted multiple schemes by foreigners to smuggle military parts from the United States to countries such as China, Pakistan, and Iran. Some cases involve Americans duped into the sales. Officials say a new enforcement focus aims to curb illegal export of sensitive tech to adversaries.
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Bush says capture shows war on terror succeeding
President Bush, in a closed 35 minute interview with 14 papers, hailed the weekend capture of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed in Pakistan as proof the war on terrorism is succeeding. He called Mohammed al-Qaidas senior planner and vowed to dismantle the network one by one.
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Bomb explosion at Davao airport kills at least nineteen
A backpack bomb at Davao airport Mindanao killed at least 19 people including an American and wounded over 100 as authorities called it terrorism. Three American missionaries were among the injured, with many in serious condition. The government pursued suspects amid tensions with Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels.
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Interception of U.S. Recon Plane Heightens Nuclear Tension
North Korean jets intercepted a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the Sea of Japan prompting concerns of renewed nuclear capability in months. Four fighters approached within 50 feet. one radar identified the target, but no fire was exchanged. The incident recalls the 1969 EC-121 shootdown and follows President Bush's remarks in a broad interview.
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Bush pushes diplomacy as Iraq disarms debated
White House says Iraq is not cooperating and not disarming despite limited moves. An ABC News Washington Post poll finds about six in ten back Bush disarmament plan, with 24 percent of supporters uneasy about war. Bush notes diplomacy first, military option a last resort. next week a U.N. resolution vote is likely after inspectors address the Security Council. North Korea escalates pressure through steps aimed at negotiations on a treaty and aid, as experts call the actions provocative and hostile.
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Officials duel over Medicare drug plan conflict grows
President Bush promotes a private plan driven Medicare drug benefit for seniors while Democrats unveil a competing plan with hundreds of billions more in cost over ten years. The White House pledges comprehensive benefits for HMOs but officials refuse to compare subsidies to traditional Medicare, saying details will be worked out by Congress.
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Airport screeners join national chapter of union
WASHINGTON AP A national union signed up 13 federal security screeners from airports nationwide who were denied bargaining rights. The screeners joined the national American Federation of Government Employees chapter, which can lobby Congress file lawsuits and represent workers on unfair labor practices safety and discrimination but not set pay or work conditions. TSA chief James Loy in January banned local bargaining units to keep flexibility for sudden shift changes amid terror threats.
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