American Taliban member Lindh sentenced to 20 years
John Walker Lindh, the American captured with Taliban forces in Afghanistan, receives a 20 year sentence after a plea agreement. He apologized for serving the Taliban while Judge T S Ellis III notes the cooperation but rejects a harsher verdict. Spann’s father protests, saying the punishment does not fit the crime. Lindh asserts responsibility while maintaining no role in Spann’s death.
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Four arrested on terror charges in Oregon and Michigan
Attorney General John Ashcroft announced the arrests of four people in Oregon and Michigan on charges of conspiring to wage war against the United States and to aid al Qaida. Five of the six indicted are U S citizens.
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Muhammad Bilal
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al Qaida
Inspectors delay Iraq search amid UN action seek new resolution
U N weapons inspector Blix backs delaying Iraq searches until Security Council approves a tougher resolution. Powell says inspectors must have unfettered access if they return. CIA warns Iraq holds biological chemical weapons and possible missiles, no clear nuclear weapon yet. Annan supports delaying inspections.
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