MSF withdraws from Afghanistan after 24 years of aid
Medecins Sans Frontieres announces closure of Afghanistan operations citing killings of five staff and Taliban threats. Kenny Gluck cites inability to protect unarmed aid workers and a lack of credible investigations, while criticizing US led forces for blurring lines between humanitarian aid and military aims.
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Sept 11 families pledge watchdog list of opposing lawmakers
Families of Sept. 11 victims say they will track Congress members who resist implementing the 9/11 commission recommendations. Lorie Van Auken and Kristen Breitweiser urge public scrutiny to keep momentum and pressure lawmakers to cooperate.
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Powell discusses Muslim force in Iraq with Saudi officials
Secretary Powell and Saudi leaders discussed forming a Muslim force to aid the U S led coalition in Iraq. Saud al Faisal acknowledged preliminary talks but gave no details. Bush phoned Crown Prince Abdullah to discuss Iraq and regional terrorism efforts. Jordan and Pakistan showed interest but no pledges were made.
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