APEC Forges Anti-Terrorism Consensus, Muslim Nations Urge End to Attacks
Pacific Rim nations on Thursday agreed to intensify common efforts to fight terrorism in talks attended by U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, although Muslim member countries urged a speedy end to attacks on Afghanistan.
Bush Signals Start of Ground Campaign in Afghanistan, More Civilians Killed
U.S. President George W. Bush signaled a ground war against the Taliban could be imminent as U.S. attacks on Kabul Thursday left at least six people dead in the worst Western confirmed case of civilian casualties since air strikes against Afghanistan's Taliban militia began 12 days ago.
Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians, Including Schoolgirl
Three Palestinians, including a 12-year-old schoolgirl, were killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Ramallah Thursday when Israeli tanks and bulldozers ploughed into the edges of the town, Palestinian medics said.
U.S. Hits Frontlines for First Time as Aid Groups Demand Pause
U.S.-led forces pounded Taliban frontline positions for the first time Wednesday in apparent preparation for ground attacks, as the bombing campaign came under critical spotlight and aid agencies called for a pause.
APEC Forges Anti-Terrorism Consensus, Muslim Nations Urge End to Attacks
Bush Signals Start of Ground Campaign in Afghanistan, More Civilians Killed
Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians, Including Schoolgirl
U.S. Hits Frontlines for First Time as Aid Groups Demand Pause
