Guantanamo prisoner Hamdi may face U.S. charges
The Pentagon identified Yasser Esam Hamdi as a prisoner at Guantanamo who might be transferred to the United States to face federal charges. A Baton Rouge birth certificate lists him as born 22 years ago to Saudi parents, with unclear citizenship status and possible al Qaida or Taliban ties. Officials said a decision on citizenship was pending and a transfer plan to a U.S. base was considered but not set.
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FAA penalties for airspace violations rise in DC no fly zone
AP review shows at least 94 violations of the Washington no fly zone over the past decade with four commercial airliners and a medical helicopter among violators since 9 11. Most penalties were light. security measures include authentication procedures and alerting Secret Service.
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Hundreds arrested in plot against Afghan government
Afghan authorities say they uncovered a plan to topple Hamid Karzai's interim government. Police swept Kabul arrests hundreds tied to Hezb e Islami amid seized weapons and documents. The plot allegedly involved terrorism abductions and sabotage aimed at disrupting the loya jirga.
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