Journal editor seeks dialogue with Pearl kidnap suspects
The Wall Street Journal editor Paul Steiger urged the National Movement for the Restoration of Pakistani Sovereignty to open private dialogue over Daniel Pearl’s abduction. Pearl’s wife Mariane urged his release, saying she would sacrifice herself, while Pakistan’s interior minister said efforts to find Pearl were massive.
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ABA calls Congress to oversee terrorism tribunals
The American Bar Association urged Congress to require oversight and strict protections for military tribunals used to try terrorists. It backed due process, unanimous death verdicts, and adherence to military court rules, while preserving rights of U.S. citizens abroad. The vote affirmed strong safeguards without challenging presidential authority.
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Afghan police raid two villages for Taliban leader Omar
Police and militia searched Salawath and Spirwan near Kandahar for Mullah Omar after reports he was hiding there. Ten men were arrested and 20 Kalashnikov rifles plus 20,000 rounds seized. Officers said Omar was not present and raids continued without U.S. help.
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Militia Withdrawals Clear Path for Afghan Security Force
Warlords Atta Mohammed and Rashid Dostum agree to pull out of Mazar e Sharif and back a new security force. Envoys mediated a pact to create a unified force and move toward demobilizing tens of thousands of fighters aligned with the rival leaders.
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Musharraf renews Kashmir talks offer with referendum demand
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf urged renewed India talks on Kashmir tied to a referendum to determine the region's future. He argued Kashmiris must decide to stay with India, join Pakistan, or seek independence while calling for tension-free relations. India gave no immediate reaction, reiterating demands to curb cross-border terrorism before negotiations.
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