Global War Struggle Tests Air Power Limits
The first phase of the U S led assault on Afghanistan, with British support, shows gains but faces growing limits without closer ground engagement. Protests in Britain, Europe, and the U S rise against the bombing, while UN rights chief Mary Robinson calls for a pause, complicating Blair and Bush's political position.
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U.S
Mary Robinson
Mr. Blair
George Bush
the Guardian
London
Coalition politics after Sept. 11 reshapes world order
The article compares how Powell and Baker sought coalitions for long wars versus short missions, noting Russia’s Putin as a pivotal ally, Britain’s sustained role, Israel’s vulnerability, and Europe’s decline in influence as NATO reforms and global realignment unfold.
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Fine
Colin Powell
James Baker
Baker
America
Kuwait
Vladimir Putin
Britain
Pakistan
Russia
Europe
Washington
Corriere Della Sera
Milan
Italy
Leaders reaffirm unity after terror attacks amid global tension
President Bush and Chinese President Jiang Zemin express cooperation and improved ties amid the U.S. investigation of the attacks. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld refuses to reveal special operations roles, citing security. A Romanian columnist lauds American solidarity and the public telethon.
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Bush
China
U.S
Jiang Zemin
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Taliban
al-Qaida
Solidarity
Cornel Nistorescu
Trial of the Century revisits O J Simpson court fate
The article revisits the O J Simpson saga from the 1994 murder trial to a new courtroom fight over a road rage incident. It contrasts the not guilty verdict in the murders with a civil ruling and discusses the ongoing pursuit of justice, juries, and public perception.
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O.J. Simpson
Nicole Brown
Ronald Goldman
Los Angeles
Simpson
Jefferey Pattinson
al Capone
Pattinson
Mark Fuhrman
Midwest
Florida
Nicole
Ron
Dade County
America the Beautiful Should Replace the Anthem
Ellen Goodman argues that since 9/11 the nation prefers America the Beautiful over The Star‑Spangled Banner or God Bless America. Bates’s poem, joined with Ward’s melody, offers a quieter majesty and inclusive patriotism. The piece cites Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and cultural icons, urging Congress to make America the Beautiful the national anthem.
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Congress
New York Times
Brave
West Point Muzak
Tony Blair
Francis Scott Key
Irving Berlin
America
Irving
Wellesley College
Katharine Lee Bates
Wellesley
Pike’s Peak
Samuel Augustus Ward
Lynn
Katie Bates
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Caroline
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles
Willie Nelson
Boston Symphony Orchestra
This Week in History October 19 Highlights
Today's history brief covers notable events on October 19 across centuries. Yorktown surrendered in 1781, Stamp Act Congress met in 1765, Napoleon began retreat from Moscow in 1812, Cedar Creek clash in 1864, WAVES opened to black women in 1944, UN forces entered Pyongyang in 1950, Truman ended war with Germany in 1951, and the United States imposed an export embargo in 1960.
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Yorktown
Napoleon Bonaparte
Moscow
Jubal A. Early
Cedar Creek
Pyongyang
Truman
Germany
United States
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