UAE Severs Diplomatic Ties with Taliban
The United Arab Emirates has decided to sever diplomatic ties with the ruling Taliban of Afghanistan, the daily
Khaleej Times reported an official source from the UAE's foreign ministry as saying Saturday.
U.N. Urges to Keep Borders Open for Afghan Refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) urged states surrounding Afghanistan to keep their borders open so desperate people fleeing the strife-torn country can be
protected.
Fears of Internal Unrest Subside in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities breathed a sigh of relief Saturday after protests against their support for possible U.S. military strikes on Afghanistan passed off largely peacefully, but violence in Karachi cast doubts on the port's use by U.S. forces.
Bush Creates Office for U.S. Domestic Antiterrorist Security
Amid much hand-wringing over the intelligence failure that allowed hijacked airliners to crash into prominent U.S. buildings last week, U.S. President George W. Bush ordered the creation of a cabinet-level position to oversee efforts to thwart terrorism at home.
UAE Severs Diplomatic Ties with Taliban
U.N. Urges to Keep Borders Open for Afghan Refugees
Fears of Internal Unrest Subside in Pakistan
Bush Creates Office for U.S. Domestic Antiterrorist Security
