Bush Warns of Nuclear Retaliation Amid WMD Threats
President Bush faces little Democratic opposition as he pledges use of overwhelming force against any attacker using weapons of mass destruction. A White House defense plan reiterates long standing policy while public polls show Americans urging patience awaiting UN inspectors before invading Iraq.
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Powell clears North Korean missile shipment to Yemen after talks
Secretary of State Powell said a ship carrying North Korean missiles was allowed to proceed to Yemen following assurances from President Salih that it would be the final delivery. Officials stressed Yemen contracted the missiles beforehand and would keep them for self defense, not transfers to others. The vessel was intercepted in the Arabian Sea by Spanish forces as part of a multinational effort to halt dangerous arms.
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Global arms bazaar opens to all nations and allies
The international arms trade draws a diverse mix of buyers and sellers from across blocs, with North Korea shipping Scud missiles to Yemen hidden in cement cargo. U S authorities let the unflagged ship sail after shadowing it, while Belarus emerges as a major exporter amid looser controls worldwide.
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Detainee tally shows most Sept. 11 arrests resolved
Government figures indicate more than 900 people detained after the Sept. 11 attacks were mostly deported released or convicted of minor crimes not tied to terrorism. About dozens were held as material witnesses and 134 faced charges with 99 found guilty.
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Lawmakers urge overhaul after 9 11 intelligence failures
Lawmakers fault disorganized agencies and slow clue pursuit for missing warnings before the 9 11 attacks. They propose 19 reforms including a Cabinet level national intelligence director, while stopping short of naming individuals for punishment.
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