East Timor Declares Independence in Seaside Ceremony
East Timor celebrated its birth as a nation with a midnight ceremony in Dili, as UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and world leaders witnessed the swearing in of Xanana Gusmao as president. The event marked the end of long occupation and interim UN rule despite ongoing poverty and illiteracy.
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India weighs military action over border clashes in Kashmir
Fierce cross border gunfire and militant attacks killed at least 15 in Kashmir as India pondered further action. Pakistan denies arming militants while India vows retaliation and moves to centralize border security under army and navy command.
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Unseen Bin Laden video tied to Islamic terror threats
The Sunday Times reports it has obtained a 40 minute video showing Osama bin Laden pledging to strike any country backing Israel. Unidentified supporters claim sections were filmed eight weeks ago, though the clip lacks verifiable dating clues.
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TSA weighs in on new airline security steps
A Transportation Security Administration report to Congress outlines emergency toll free numbers passengers could call in flight and a pre travel background check system for frequent fliers to expedite checkpoint screening. Regional centers would handle calls and contact law enforcement as needed.
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Georgia Green Beret mission begins training program
A group of about 50 Army Special Forces soldiers landed in Tbilissi, Georgia, starting a two year training program for Georgia's underfunded army. The mission, part of a broad counter terror campaign, may expand to 150 instructors as volunteers cycle in and out over time.
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Giuliani Defends Bush on Pre Sept 11 Intelligence
Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani defended the Bush administration’s handling of intelligence before September 11, saying he did not believe the federal government could have anticipated the attacks. He added that the Clinton administration should share accountability since much of the intelligence was collected during its watch.
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