Pentagon forms team to probe Iraq al Qaida links
Washington AP reports the Pentagon assigns a small high level group to sift through intelligence for possible links between terrorism and countries like Iraq. The move aims to aid policy makers, not replace the CIA, per Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. He notes divergent views within intelligence circles on Saddam and terrorism.
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North Korea a potential threat urges US inspections
U.S. officials warn Pyongyang may hide potent weapons including smallpox or advanced nuclear material. Rumsfeld says North Korea is a closed system with imperfect intelligence, while Bush plans talks with China Japan and South Korea to address disarmament and a revived nuclear program.
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