Refugee accounts raise toll questions in Afghanistan airstrikes
Amid ongoing U S led bombardment over Afghanistan, Taliban claim up to 400 civilians killed while Pentagon cites uncertainty and four UN workers killed. Refugees describe homes hit near Kandahar and Jalalabad, but independent casualty tallies remain unavailable.
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Jordanian student indicted on grand jury false statements
A Jordanian college student, Osama Awadallah, was indicted in Manhattan for two counts of lying to a grand jury after denying knowledge of hijacking suspects Nawaf Al Hazmi and Khalid Al Mihdhar. Each count carries up to five years in prison. prosecutors say he knew Al Hazmi during a San Diego visit.
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Rumsfeld visits Whiteman as Afghan air war widens
Rumsfeld told reporters aboard a flight to Whiteman Air Force Base that coordination in the north exists though the south lags. U S officials say airstrikes will intensify, focusing on Taliban front lines while northern alliance requests aid and humanitarian shipments increase. Gen Dostum reports talks with U S personnel about aid delivery near Mazar e Sharif as C 17s drop more than 500000 ration packs. special operations are deemed crucial but details remain undisclosed.
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Afghan rebels coordinate with U S forces near Mazar e Sharif
General Rashid Dostum says his forces and eight to nine U S military personnel met near Mazar e Sharif to discuss humanitarian aid and possible collaboration with the United States. The talks come as opposition forces press Taliban in northern Afghanistan and seek outside support to capture the key city. Dostum notes the main battle for Mazar has not begun, while U S forces remain in the region as part of anti extremist efforts.
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China cautions U S to spare civilian lives
Iran and U S faces scrutiny at APEC as China urges precision in strikes and avoids civilian harm. Bush presses Asian leaders to unite against terrorism while Malaysia resists bombing Afghanistan. He meets Jiang Zemin and Mahathir Mohamad amid security talks and regional tensions.
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Two U S Military Personnel Die in Pakistan Helicopter Crash
Pentagon says a U S helicopter supporting a raid in Afghanistan crashed in Pakistan, killing two service members. The incident marks the first combat deaths in the current campaign, with identities withheld pending family notification. others involved included about 100 special operations forces and Rangers.
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