U S prepares for retaliation after Capitol briefing on strikes
The United States braces for possible extremist retaliation after missile strikes. CIA flags very high risk while FBI issues nationwide alerts and ports tighten security. Berger cites disrupted camps and confirms hits on Zhawar Kili Al-Badr in Afghanistan and the Khartoum plant.
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Thach
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Columbia
Security tight at U S airports and facilities after attacks
Federal Aviation Administration orders heightened security at airports with more bomb sniffing dogs and plainclothes patrols. Threat-based measures include expanded trace explosive detectors and curbside restrictions while officials stress no specific threats. Bases raise alert level Alpha and urge vigilance. NRC advises heightened plant security with no credible threats noted.
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NRC
Polls show broad support for bombing suspected terrorist sites
Washington AP reports polls indicate a majority of Americans back President Clinton’s order to strike sites in Afghanistan and Sudan. Most doubt timing reflects Lewinsky tensions, while many support congressional scrutiny. Public approval remains solid, with margins of error around four points.
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Sudanese President rallies as U S strikes Khartoum factory
Sudan accuses the United States of flagrant aggression after missiles hit a Khartoum pharmaceutical factory linked to Osama bin Laden. President Omar el Bashir recalls diplomats, appeals to the UN Security Council, and vows diplomatic action and militia mobilization.
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