Bush defends war on terrorism and honors fallen soldier
President Bush praised the justness of the anti-terrorism campaign while noting progress against al Qaida and Osama bin Laden. He said the fight requires a massive coalition, defense spending boosts, and continued respect for rights, as he relayed updates on casualties including Sgt. Nathan Chapman and an injured CIA officer.
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U.S. Seizes Al-Qaida Camp Leader as Omar May Flee
U.S. Marines take custody of Ibn Al-Shayk al-Libi who ran al Qaida training camps in Afghanistan while Afghan officials say Taliban leader Mullah Omar may have escaped Baghran. Abdul Salaam Zaeef deported toward detention in the United States. General Franks notes indications Omar was in the area but not confirmed. The captures aim to interrogate senior Taliban and al Qaida figures amid ongoing searches around Kandahar and eastern mountains.
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India snubs talks after regional summit handshake
At a South Asian summit in Nepal, Prime Minister Vajpayee grudgingly shook hands with Pakistan President Musharraf but refused further talks until Pakistan cracks down on militants. Shelling across Kashmir continued as a border blast killed 17.
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Frontier Tensions Rise Between Nuclear Powers Over Militants
The two nuclear armed states mass tens of thousands of troops along a 1100 mile border and bar all activity in Pakistani territory or areas it controls, a move observers warn could aid terrorists and fuel violence in India.
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U S envoy optimistic about Mideast truce mission
U S envoy Anthony Zinni met Palestinian negotiators in Jericho and planned to chair a Sunday meeting of Israeli and Palestinian security officials. He pressed for immediate steps toward a truce based on a Tenet plan as Israel pledged further easing West Bank blockades.
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