Investigators Expand Pearl Kidnapping Probe in Karachi
Pakistani investigators widened the Daniel Pearl kidnapping probe beyond the East Karachi area amid hoax emails and uncertain leads. Islamic extremists remain suspected, with police noting two real emails, including a photo, while a teen admitted sending bogus messages. Local crime gangs and a formal task force in Islamabad are also examined for possible involvement.
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Anti-terrorism program at risk in Bush budget
The Bush administration plans to cancel a 12 million Commerce TOP program that funded Cal-Photo a police computer network in California used to share digitized photos after the Sept. 11 attacks. No new grants are proposed, though approved projects will continue. Cal-Photo aided the FBI by providing access to mug shots and 32 million California IDs, aiding the antiterrorism information center.
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Israel signals on peace talks amid Gaza violence
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejects easing travel limits and Arafat’s pledge to curb terrorists while inviting renewed ceasefire talks. Arafat in The New York Times condemns violence, but Israel demands Palestinian arrests of militants and refuses major concessions. Renewed clashes flare as Gaza militants fire on settlers and Israeli helicopters strike a metal workshop.
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Ridge Says Private Guards Should Not Replace Federal Guards
Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge urged that private security at nuclear plants not replace federal guards. He said federal regulators and industry agree the federal role should be standards setting while the Nuclear Regulatory Commission certifies plant security plans and tightened post Sept. 1 requirements.
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Philippine raid kills 20 at Abu Sayyaf camp on Jolo
Helicopter gunships and mortars blasted a suspected Abu Sayyaf camp on Jolo with troops advancing in Basilan. At least 20 rebels were killed as the operation continued against the group linked to al Qaida. Gracia and Martin Burnham and Deborah Yap remain captives. U S and Philippine officials note US aid to quell Abu Sayyaf, a small feared group known for kidnappings.
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Detainees in Cuba Regret Actions, Seek Answers on Future
Lt. Abuheng Saiful-Islam says Afghan detainees from 25 countries at Guantanamo Bay question their roles and many feel innocent. Some want to return home while seeking a decision on their future as they reconsider their actions and behavior.
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Afghan warlords seek cease fire in Gardez clash
Afghan warlords and United Nations mediators, with American officials, secured a conditional cease fire in Gardez after days of artillery exchanges between Bacha Khan loyalists and Haji Saifullah forces. The fighting in Gardez, capital of Paktia, left at least 61 dead as mediation continued to avert further tribal clashes and curb al Qaida fugitives crossing to Pakistan.
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