Afghan opposition makes notable advance toward Mazar e Sharif
Afghan opposition forces claimed a significant Tuesday advance on the road to Mazar e Sharif aided by heavy U S bombing. Rumsfeld said assessment must wait until dust settles and fighting pauses. U S jets struck Taliban positions north of Kabul and further operations supported by special forces. Germany pledged 3900 troops, while efforts to aid Pakistan in stopping weapons smuggling were noted.
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Major Developments In Afghanistan War And Bush Speech
Tuesday reports center on President Bush asserting Osama bin Laden seeks chemical biological and nuclear weapons to push mad global aims. Afghan opposition forces claim advances toward Mazar e Sharif as U S bombing clears lines. Rumsfeld notes expanded but risky collaboration with rebels and rising special forces presence. Schroeder pledges up to 3900 German troops while Iran criticizes Turkey's deployment to Afghanistan.
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Anthrax Case Update Weighs Prospects of End in US
Eight days after the latest anthrax diagnosis a top federal health official says the worst may be over and that this episode is “out of the woods” according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Officials drop plans to use chlorine dioxide gas to disinfect Senator Daschle’s office due to efficacy concerns. The building will remain closed past Nov 21. The hospital that treated New York’s only fatal case reopens and investigators pace steps to reconstruct two weeks of Kathy Nguyen’s life, using her subway card. Pentagon reports no spread from spores in two postal boxes and spot tests run negative. The postal service hires a second contractor to irradiate mail as investigators review 300 leads.
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FBI finds West Coast bridge scare not credible
The FBI said last week's warning that terrorists might attack West Coast bridges was not credible. Officials still urge vigilance and border security keepers to stay alert while pursuing suspected terrorist financiers. President Bush planned new asset freezes and law enforcement steps, details withheld. National Guard and transportation agencies boosted security from San Francisco to New York.
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Bush warns bin Laden seeks weapons of mass destruction
President Bush warned Osama bin Laden pursues chemical, biological and nuclear weapons to advance mad global ambitions. He urged relentless pressure in Afghanistan and rallied allies for a long war, citing al Qaida's reach in more than 60 countries and warning of potential casualties.
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