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We keep all 11-Sept news headlines archived so that anyone can find any article that was linked whenever they need it.

News Archives from December 18, 2001:

US | World | Afghanistan | Middle East | Military | Bio/Chemical | Investigation | Financial | Features

US Headlines:

NYC Mayor-Elect Bloomberg Is Changing Strategies on U.S. Aid
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Officials: Bush May Install Nominees on His Own if No Action by Senate

Will civil liberties be a casualty in the War on Terrorism?

Unnecessary Threats to Freedom; Greens Misread National Security Needs

IT infrastructure sought for U.S. public health system

The new antiterrorism law steps up electronic surveillance of the Internet

IT redundancy helps bond trader rebound from attacks

New Oracle center to tackle security, homeland defense

Survey finds corporate IT still vulnerable to computer attack

Tom Ridge: Uncertainty biggest U.S. threat

U.S. officials want high alert to continue

Visa Restrictions Pose Problems for American Universities

U.S. in Business of Nation Building, Although Washington Avoids the Term

Liberty Island Reopening This Week

GOP gains Americans' trust on 3 top issues

Bush turns up heat on Daschle

New York City Gets Appeal Extension Because of Sept. 11

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World Headlines:

Pakistan's risky Al Qaeda dragnet

Chechnya Conflict Dragging On

U.S. Appeals to Haitian Government

Countries Warned Against Harboring bin Laden

Saddam Hussein calls for Arab summit on Palestinian issue to be held in Mecca

Pakistan accuses India of sparking tension

Japan to Help Clear Landmines in Afghanistan

Sentiment is Growing for Attack on Saddam

White House Urges Caution in India

Yemen shells suspected al Qaida bases

Okinawa council: Riot police near U.S. bases hurting tourism, should be removed

A new report highlights the lack of freedom in the Islamic world

Pakistanis might sell out bin Laden

Rumsfeld warns NATO of new threats

Yemen moves on al Qaeda

al Qaeda Camps Are Rubble but Their Threat Remains

As al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan weaken, other countries see a new resolve

Al-Qaida fighters welcomed home, taking leadership roles in Islamic movement

Saddam Hussein Wants Arab Summit

China simulates attacks on U.S. carriers; also practicing invasion of island neighbor

Fresh Reports of Kenyan Bases for Terror War

Pakistan Is Likely Al-qaida Refuge

Holes found in Pakistan's 'sealed' border

Mob Torches Haiti Opposition Offices After Coup Fails

U.S. Again Placing Focus on Ousting Hussein
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Many Arabs Nervous About Attack on Iraq
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Fears of Strike on Somalia

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Afghanistan Headlines:

Post-Taliban appointee pushes women's reforms

Elders Forced to Watch While Taliban Shot Their Sons

Karzai's Brother Headed to Afghanistan

Karzai Tells Rival Afghan Groups to Join Forces

New U.S. Leaflets Bear Gruesome Images

To Tora Bora's Afghan victors, go the spoils

Why you won't see UN blue helmets in Afghanistan

Afghans Willing to Accept 5 000 Peacekeeping Troops

Afghan Fighters Withdraw Weapons From Tora Bora Area

Where's GerWaldo? An AP photo provides a light moment from Afghanistan

Lost in Translation: The Osama tape, as heard by Al Jazeera

Female Afghan Official Appeals for Distaff Staff at U.S. Embassy

Afghan official: No rush to nab Omar

Taliban chief had secret life of luxury; Afghans bothered by visits to Omar's place

400 Experts Try to Harvest Afghanistan's Field of Mines
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U.S. and Iran to Cooperate in Assistance to Afghanistan

U.S. peace role in Afghanistan to be limited

Uncertainty over Afghan security force

Pursued from Peaks to Pakistan

Karzai in Rome for Talks With Former Afghan King

Afghan Militias Claim Victory in Tora Bora; Strikes Diminish; Prisoners Displayed

Militias Bring 18 Terrorists Down From Mountain

Taliban Leader Omar Is Hiding Near Kandahar, Afghan Official Says
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Unsealing Time Capsule at the American Embassy in Afghanistan
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One War, Differing Aims
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Taliban Abuses Were Fought With Humor, Stubbornness

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Israeli / Palestinian Headlines:

Israel claims EU aid going directly to Arafat, but who is funding Israel's attacks?

Bush Puts Off Decision to Move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

Arafat Closes Six Hamas Offices

Israel Violates Lebanese Air Space for Second Day

Arafat Criticized At Home, Abroad

Death Wish in the Holy Land: What if the Palestinians Assassinated Sharon?

Death Wish in the Holy Land: What if the Israelis Assassinated Arafat?

Peres: Deal with Palestinians Possible

Israelis say no decline in Palestinian attacks

Powell, Chirac Seek Leeway for Arafat

Israel Bans "Terrorist Party" Hosted by PLO

Despite Appeal, More Mideast Killings

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Military Headlines:

'Ghost soldiers' inflate National Guard numbers

Rumsfeld: Now 'tough, dirty, hard work' begins

DoD: Detainees May Include Al Qaeda, Taliban Leaders

DoD: Afghanistan is Only the First Round

U.S. Continues Heavy Bombing Runs Over Afghanistan

Marines Raise WTC Flag in Kandahar

Former Afghan Fighters Help Marines

U.S. aircraft see muzzle flashes, mistake them for missile attack

Injured Marine: 'Please don't worry about me'

Marines to Relocate from Camp Rhino to Kandahar Airport

U.S. Adds More POWs in Afghanistan

Rumsfeld to call for slashing Bosnia peacekeeping force

Pentagon Terminates Raytheon Missile Defense Contract

Reports of Attack on U.S. Planes Now Discounted

U.S. holds 5 al Qaeda fighters but fears many more released

U.S. planes come under fire in Afghanistan

Al Qaeda Fleeing Toward Pakistan, U.S. Officals Say
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Hopes of Finding bin Laden Fade

Hunting for Al Qaeda Leader May Hobble War

Bin Laden Trail Grows Fainter, Pentagon Says

Pursuit of Al Qaeda Poses New Risks

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Bio/Chemical Headlines:

Anthrax Mailer Remains a Mystery

Anthrax made in U.S., White House says

State Dept. Hit by New Anthrax Scare

Anthrax Vaccine Urged for Hill Staff; Inoculations May Start This Week

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Investigation Headlines:

Computer experts probe 11 September deals

US Takes Campaign Beyond Afghanistan

Fugitives Tend to Get Caught

UnAmerican on a Stairmaster: The FBI's House Calls

Afghan authorities say Al Qaeda, Taliban leaders slipped into Pakistan

Saudi princess charged in Florida beating of her maid

Suspect Claims Al Qaeda Hacked Microsoft

U.S. Compiles List of Most Wanted Terrorists

Location of Bin Laden incites some speculation

Can John Walker Be Stripped of His U.S. Citizenship?

Evidence of links between terrorists, Taliban, Beijing continues to grows

U.S. Holds Suspect With Ties to Group Linked to Terror Aid

In Case of Algerian Pilot, Much Uncertainty

Holy Land Foundation: Some firms wary of taking client with alleged terrorist ties

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Financial Headlines:

21st-Century War Economics

September 11 Charity CDs Flop

Deal Reached for Air Force Planes

Mexico tourism revives as attacks-weary travelers look for escape

Bank study finds Latino migrants sending less home after attacks

Endangered Kennedy Gets $90 Million in Pork

With Seats Empty, Airlines Cut Fares to Bargain Levels
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Lobby Groups Find Congress in Giving Mood
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Federal Victims' Fund Promises Generous Payments

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Feature Articles:

Why the U.S. must find Bin Laden quickly

Is Osama dead? In Pakistan? Disguised as a stewardess?

Women in Islamic societies talk about their lives, and how the West perceives them

Remaking the INS: Immigrants aren’t customers and citizenship isn’t a service

Pentagon’s Bad Move: Congress Should Undo It

Hide and Sheik: A Summary of What's in the Major U.S. Newspapers

Arafat and Hussein, Leftovers in a New Civilization

Bush's grade? An A-minus for what really matters
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Does Welfare Cause Terrorism?

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