Overseas anti-terror efforts cited with Ashcroft meeting ally
Attorney General John Ashcroft met with Spain's interior minister Mariano Rajoy as authorities cite disrupted overseas plots since September 11. Officials say 225 arrests across about 40 countries, four attacks thwarted on U.S. sites in France Turkey Yemen and Belgium, with ties to hijackers and anthrax cases under investigation.
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Marines Ready for Battle at Mountain Warfare Center
Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center near Bridgeport California endure 400 foot cliff rappels high altitude marches and survival drills to build toughness for potential future deployments. Trainees lose weight learn to eat wild plants and forage while leaders note changes since the September 11 attacks.
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U S buys exclusive Ikonos satellite imagery of Afghanistan
The United States pays for exclusive rights to Ikonos imagery of Afghanistan to supplement military surveillance and block others from viewing the war zone. Space Imaging confirms a multimillion dollar contract begun Oct 7, with encryption of overflights and no public pricing disclosed. Military satellites reportedly offer far higher resolution, potentially 10 centimeters, though details remain classified.
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Ikonos
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Federation of American Scientists
Police seek more FBI data amid strained patrols and terror fears
Police nationwide say long hours and scarce FBI intelligence hinder case work after Sept. 11. They note delays in testing and sharing tips, citing the NBC anthrax letter case and calls for improved interagency cooperation. Officials warn continued strain risks hurting investigations and budgets.
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NBC
Giuliani unveils jobs program after 9 11 losses
Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced two employment initiatives to replace the city’s roughly 100 000 lost jobs after the September 11 attacks. About 200 employers were expected at a city job fair and four new employment centers will open around New York. Giuliani also reported 4 688 missing, 453 bodies recovered with 398 identified, and addressed mail scare updates as anthrax tests continued. The mayor had just received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at City Hall.
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