Threat of Al Qaida Attacks Ahead of U S Elections
Intelligence chatter is stronger than usual about possible al Qaida attacks timed to the U S presidential election and party conventions. Adm James Loy notes no specific plot but cites a persistent stream of intelligence as security officials warn of continued threat after Madrid bombings and global terror activity.
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Nations Back Egyptian Gaza Security Advisory Plan
Western and U.N. peace envoys voiced strong support for Egypt's offer to deploy about 200 security advisers in Gaza after Israel's pullout. They urged Arafat to consolidate security forces, backed a Quartet meeting in September, and urged progress on the road map amid planned West Bank withdrawals. Jordan offered to train Palestinian forces upon request.
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Iraqis Take Control of Remaining Ministries
Western advisers handed over the last 11 of 25 coalition-run ministries to Iraqi ministers in Baghdad six days before the U S led occupation ends. The move shifts oversight of more than 1 million government workers to Iraqi authorities as Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is set to formally assume control next Wednesday from occupation chief L Paul Bremer.
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