Bush warns of Iraq al-Qaida link in terror war
President Bush said Saddam Hussein could use al-Qaida as a forward army against the West, citing the Indonesian car bombing as evidence of a shared threat. He warned of a possible link while seeking UN disarmament leverage and pledged to fight terrorism on two fronts. Senator Shelby and others voiced cautious agreement about connections and ongoing challenges.
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U S moves forces in Gulf amid Iraq tension
The Pentagon positions U S forces for a potential Iraq operation as two carrier battle groups with about 20 000 sailors await action and additional units train. Gen Franks shifts battle staff to Qatar while V Corps and 1st Marine Expeditionary Force head to Kuwait to coordinate ground invasion efforts.
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Bali bombing prompts calls for international probe
International pressure to crack down on al Qaida linked terrorists grows after the Bali nightclub blast that killed nearly 200, mostly foreign tourists. Australia urges Jakarta to permit a global inquiry while the accused ringleader offers to be questioned. The U N Security Council condemns the attack as international terrorism and Megawati faces pressure to arrest high profile suspects.
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Saddam seeks record turnout in unopposed Iraq referendum
In Baghdad the government touts the seven year term for Saddam Hussein with no challengers. State media campaigns urge a high yes vote as 12 million voters prepare to cast ballots across 72 districts at 1,905 polling stations, segregated by gender. In Mexico 48 soldiers face drug ties probe amid disbandment talk.
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After quarter century abductees return from North Korea
Five Japanese citizens abducted by North Korean agents twenty five years ago arrived in Tokyo on a chartered jet from Pyongyang. They stepped off in suits and embraced relatives amid tears and cheers as flags and flowers greeted them at Haneda airport.
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Space shuttle crew completes ISS construction work
Astronauts David Wolf and Piers Sellers from Atlantis wrapped up a space station construction phase installing a massive girder and completing extra chores. Mission Control praised the effort, joking that the crew was making it look easy as the trio of spacewalks finished.
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