Rockets Fired at Kandahar Airfield Miss Target
Four rockets were launched at Kandahar airport in Afghanistan targeting coalition forces. All missed. twoExplosions alarmed troops around 5:30 a.m. A Canadian commander described a rocket launch site five kilometres from the perimeter and four unexploded rockets later detonated by engineers. No arrests reported. Afghan forces assist perimeter security amid election preparations.
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Twin hijacking drill tests US Canadian coordination
Two jets with passengers staged a Tuesday hijacking drill to sharpen cross border cooperation between Canada and the United States. NORAD fighters simulated responses and even a shootdown scenario as Marines officials stressed readiness while noting the exercise preceded the September 11 attacks.
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Canada Opts Out of OAS Terrorism Pact
Canada did not sign the Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism at the OAS general assembly. Thirty of 34 member states approved a treaty to curb financing of terrorism, tighten borders, and boost cross-border law enforcement cooperation, with four countries including Canada needing more time.
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Nuclear war fears rise as India Pakistan clash escalates
At a joint conference Pakistan's president argued atomic weapons imply use and Kashmir tensions threaten a nuclear war. Efforts by Russia China and others to restart talks with Indian PM Vajpayee and Pakistan's Musharraf failed, while Putin claimed progress. Despite diplomacy, heavy artillery and gunfire persisted along the 2900 km frontier.
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