Two Killed, Six Injured in Anti-U.S. Protests in Pakistan
Two people were killed and at least ten injured when security forces opened fire Sunday on protestors who were to stage a sit-in at Jaccobabad airport, some 450 kilometers north of Karachi where U.S. aircraft are stationed.
U.S. Congress Approves Anti-Terrorism Bill
One day after the Senate voted 96-1 to pass President George W. Bush's anti-terrorism bill late Thursday night, Congress followed suit passing their version of the bill with a 337-79 vote.
U.S. Planes Pound Afghanistan,
Al-Qaeda Vows More Attacks
U.S.-led forces resumed their bombing blitz over Afghanistan Saturday, as the al-Qaeda network led by Osama bin Laden threatened fresh plane attacks on the United States and its allies, news agencies reported.
Mujahideen from Over Islamic World Arrive in Afghanistan
A large number of volunteer freedom fighters, or mujahideen, from all over the Islamic world were seen in Afghanistan preparing for the struggle, or jihad, against an impending U.S. military campaign.