U.S. Targets Male Muslims With New Visa Requirements
The State Department said Friday it was tightening visa restrictions for men from predominantly Muslim nations in a move likely to anger many in the Arab and Muslim communities now being courted to support the US-led war on terrorism.
Afghan Opposition Captures Taliban Stronghold of Mazar-I-Sharif
Afghan opposition forces backed by ferocious U.S. airstrikes took control Friday of the vital northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, scoring their biggest victory of the U.S.-led offensive in Afghanistan.
Israel
Abducts 12 Palestinians As Arafat Heads To UN Israeli troops abducted 12
Palestinians in an overnight raid in the West Bank as
Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat prepared to
address the United Nations General Assembly.
Bush, Vajpayee, Pledge Improved Relations
President George W. Bush Friday shrugged off criticism of the U.S.-led war on terror from visiting Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee as both leaders vowed to fight the global scourge together and improve relations.