They are the shadowy, camouflaged figures crouched around the hijacked Afghan plane — soldiers poised to take control if negotiators fail. Full Story …
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They are the shadowy, camouflaged figures crouched around the hijacked Afghan plane — soldiers poised to take control if negotiators fail. Full Story …
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The Internet was reeling Tuesday night as attacks by hackers on a number of high-profile web sites continued. Full StoryThis is one of the better stories on these recent attacks, despite some …
Scanning the Spring 2000 news from Russia's North Caucasus region might suggest that terrorism and insurgency there are on the run: Chechen resistance leader Shamil Basayev lost a leg to a mine while …
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The year 2000 showed that terrorism continues to pose a clear and present danger to the international community. From the millennium-related threats at the beginning of the year to the USS Cole …
Israeli planes struck more targets in Lebanon on Tuesday, a day after destroying three power plants. Thousands of Israelis fled to bomb shelters in fear of counterattacks by Hezbollah guerrillas. Full …
Hizbollah guerrillas continued to hit Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon Tuesday, killing one and wounding another despite an Israeli threat of more attacks on Lebanese infrastructure. Full …
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair was expected to meet Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams on Tuesday as Britain prepared to suspend the Northern Ireland home-rule executive unless republican guerrillas …
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Hijackers and British authorities continued discussing a wide range of topics Tuesday morning as more than 150 hostages sat for the second day in an Afghan Airlines jet at London's Stansted …
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A wave of Israeli air strikes, meant as a message to Hezbollah, left tens of thousands in Israel braced Tuesday for a deadly reply from the Islamic guerrilla group. Full Story …
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Two years after the bombing of two U.S. embassies, the Clinton administration asked Congress on Monday for $1.05 billion to improve embassy security for fiscal 2001 and an additional $3 billion over …
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