Alleged Lackawanna terror cell tied to pre 9 11 probes
Federal prosecutors say five Lackawanna men of Yemeni descent trained in Afghanistan and linked to al Qaida were under investigation before September 11 and faced charges of providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations. The group, arrested in Buffalo area court, trained together and had connections to Osama bin Laden. The investigation continues with authorities seeking tips from the public.
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Muslim students detained over terror scare seek to clear names
Three Muslim medical students detained after a woman overheard alleged terror talk say they want to continue studies in the United States and become doctors. Larkin Community Hospital in Miami reports over 200 emails, some threatening, as Ross University arranges a transfer. the men insist they are not terrorists and were held 17 hours without charges.
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Authorities track calls from U S to overseas al Qaida locations
Federal officials report calls from prepaid cells Internet based services and pay phones in the United States to al Qaida locations overseas. The tracking effort involves FBI and NSA coordination showing sleeper cells in the U S using hard to trace methods. Administration push and congressional debate on Iraq resolutions amid midterm tensions.
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Powell Resumes Iraqi Talks with U N Council
Secretary of State Colin Powell resumes discussions with U N Security Council members as the Bush administration seeks swift action from Congress and the United Nations. Lawmakers are split on timing and whether to authorize force, with Daschle, Kerry, and McCain weighing potential resolutions before or after the election.
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