U S Led Offensive Near Gardez Faces Al Qaida Resistance
American, Afghan, and allied forces moved against hundreds of al Qaida fighters and Taliban militia near Gardez in Afghanistan. Two MH-47 helicopter incidents produced unclear details with six killed in a firefight, as Maj. Gen. Hagenbeck led the operation and Gen. Franks described the casualties and rescue efforts.
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al- Qaida
Gardez
Army
Tommy Franks
U.S. Central Command
Tampa
Fla
Pentagon
Franks
al-Qaida
Central Command
Ralph Mills
Mills
Afghanistan
Rumsfeld
Bush
Osama bin Laden
Franklin Hagenbeck
10Th Mountain Division
Retrial Opens in York County for 1982 Niell Case
In York County a new jury is being selected for Sterling Spann who was convicted of Niels Niell's 1982 murder and rape, later overturned, with Spann free on bail since 1999. Neighbors recall the case changing life on Bethel Road as jurors fill the old courthouse awaiting deliberations.
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Mama
Baynard
Niell
York County
Sterling Spann
Niels
South Carolina Supreme Court
Spann
Mass Justice Center
Sumter Street
Bethel Street
Harry and
Melva Niell
Lillian Adams
Sears
Gastonia
Nell Black
Niells
Harry Niell
Black
Bethel Road
Sanford Brackett
Kevin Ellis
Al-Qaida fighters seize Shah-e-Kot in Afghan war clash
Residents recount al-Qaida and Chechen fighters occupying Shah-e-Kot village two months ago and preparing for a prolonged siege. They brought mortars cannons and food supplies while villagers faced warnings to flee or stay. An Afghan Taliban linked commander, Saif Rahman, leads. The number of fighters has dwindled from about 2000 to 600 since December. Authorities say no sign of bin Laden or Omar at Shah-e-Kot.
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Afghanistan
Shah-e-Kot
Roseuddin
Russia
al-Qaida
Surmad
U.S
Kadr Shah
Shah
Saif Rahman
Taliban
Latif Mansour
Rahman
Mansour
Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
Kandahar
Detainees at Guantanamo vow not to starve amid hunger strike
U S officials at Guantanamo Bay pledged that Afghan war prisoners will not starve as 83 of 300 suspected al Qaeda and Taliban detainees refuse food in a protest now at six days. Marine Maj Stephen Cox said seven have received caloric IV support and the core group of hard-liners is shrinking.
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Guantanamo Bay Naval Base
Cuba
U.S
al-Qaida
Taliban
Maj
Stephen Cox
Cox
Guan
Tanamo Bay
Guantanamo Naval Base
Afghanistan
Rock Hill priest suspended over sexual misconduct claim
The Diocese of Charleston suspended Rev. Juan Carlos Castano from the Oratory in Rock Hill pending investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. Church officials say the incident allegedly occurred within four months and was reported by the family to authorities. police were investigating with no arrest at the time. Castano, arrived in May 1999 from Spiales, Colombia.
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Charleston
S.C
Rock Hill
Diocese of
South Carolina
Oratory
Juan Carlos Castano
Castano
John
Carroll
Charles Cabaniss
Spiales
Colombia
Battle in Afghan mountains tests U S forces amid reports of insurgent numbers
General Franks described brief, intense clashes with small groups of fugitives at elevations from 8000 to 12000 feet in the Gardez region. Afghan civilians placed insurgent strength from 600 to 2000 in Shah e Kot area as Arabs and Taliban affiliates sought provisions. About 40 U S troops were wounded since Friday, with some evacuated, and an MH 47 Chinook came under fire during a reconnaissance flight.
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Franks
al-Qaida
Taliban
Roseuddin
Shah-e-Kot
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Mullah Mohammed Omar
Osama bin Laden
U.S
Gardez
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
A&E closes Adrian Madera plant amid textile job losses
About 100 of 120 positions from VA&E American & Efird's Adrian Madera plant were absorbed at other facilities after its closure in June 2001. The company employed 1,866 in the U S, 1,725 in North Carolina, and 1,404 in Gaston County with seven of ten U S plants in Gaston and corporate HQ in Mount Holly. Burlington Industries’ Mount Holly closure adds to industry job losses. Company officials express efforts to place workers while consolidating dyeing and finishing at Gastonia and Mount Holly sites.
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American & Efird
Adrian-Madera
Edwards
A&e
United States
North Carolina
Gaston County
Gaston
Mount Holly
Burlington Industries
Burlington
Mike Hubbard
American Yarn Spinners Association
Levi’s Jeans
Montreal
England
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Malaysia
China
Gastonia Plant 51
Lottery ban fuels cross border ticket curiosity
Lottery continued from Page 1 notes lingering interest as people consider driving into North Carolina with unplayed tickets to learn results. North Carolina aims to curb resales, while South Carolina reports no issue though it requires lottery commission permission for special uses. Tara Robertson explains permissions and door prize use. Laura Fiorilli can be reached at (704) 869-1828.
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Reiff
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tara Robertson
Lottery Commission
Roberston
Laura Fiorilli
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Conmmnectiona, Inc
Shelby
East Dixon Blvd
Painlesspc
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T.co.m.a
Nuc
S. Linwood Rd
Thurs
Sat
Witark
Birkenstock
Morgans
Arizona
PET Hospital
Moore
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