Palestinian leadership urges end to attacks in West Bank Gaza
Palestinian Authority calls for a full cease fire and halt to all attacks against Israelis as violence continues. Arafat appeals to U S public, asks about British independence, and urges envoy Zinni's return to push cease-fire while Israel patrols and Gaza incidents mount.
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Afghan foreign minister urges prolonged U.S. and allied presence
Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah calls for extending U.S. and international forces beyond the interim government period until al Qaida and Taliban resistance is eliminated. He says security is the key challenge and urges expanding the international security force to three or four major cities beyond Kabul, with U.S. troops totaling about 4,000 and a force size target near 5,000.
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Suspected al Qaeda figure left Canada before arrest
Canadian and U.S. officials identify Tunisian born al Jiddi as a fifth man in Osama bin Laden ally tapes found at Mohammad Atef’s residence. Al Jiddi left Canada last year for Europe after CSIS pressure failed to detain him. Faker Boussora, another Tunisian-Canadian, also left Canada with al Jiddi.
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Disorganized al Qaida Fragments After Collapse in Afghanistan
U S forces report vast disarray among surviving al Qaida fighters in Afghanistan, with many in hiding or regrouping and no evidence of a coordinated plan. Some flee to home countries or to Iran or Somalia while others melt back into populations. Intelligence teams monitor Yemen, Chechnya, Sudan, and other regions as potential reconstituting points.
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Relations with Arafat could be fenced off
The White House mulls cutting off ties with Yasser Arafat after Israel blamed him for weapon seizures. The shift marks the lowest point in a decades long U S Arafat relationship while Bush weighs tougher policy amid stalled peace hopes.
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