Last updated on 2/9/03
The war on terrorism news headlines on this page are from yesterday's "News Roundup" section. All archives are available by date from our News Archives Guide.
News Archives from February 8, 2003:
US| World | Afghanistan | India/Pakistan | Iraq | Middle East | Korea | Military | Bio/Chemical| Investigation | Financial |
US Headlines:
Fresh Terror Alert Raises Vigilance
Tons of boric acid hijacked in SoCal
FBI warns Jews in U.S. of possible Qaida attacks
FBI warns Jewish leaders in U.S. of possible Al Qaida attacks
U.S. Urges Subjects to Leave Mideast, Steps Up Terror Alert
World Headlines:
Colombian Rebels Blamed for Killing 32
Turkish police storm plane and arrest hijacker
Turkish Hostage-Taker Wanted to Protest U.S. Threats Against Iraq
British tanks readied for Gulf
Chirac stands firm, tells Bush war can be avoided
US criticizes move to stall NATO planning to protect Turkey
UN evacuates non-essential staff from Cote d'Ivoire
France and China Rebuff Bush on Support for Early Iraq War
Possible War Fuels Egypt's Requests
Deposed Muslim cleric takes to streets
Jacques Chirac, the rat that roared
Bush to lead push for second resolution on Iraq
U.S., Iranian Officials Had Clandestine Meeting on War : Report
Bangladeshis Unhappy with Government’s Shifting of Eid Day
India, France, South Africa Conduct Military Exercises
Afghanistan Headlines:
Pakistan agents accused of helping Taliban regroup
For Pashtuns, a tradition of heroes
Bomb Explodes Near Afghan Gov.'s Mansion
Rebels kill five Afghan soldiers
Iraq:
Wait for a "smoking gun"? A gun only smokes after it's been fired
Delays make war with Iraq more likely, Rumsfeld says
Top Inspectors Arrive in Baghdad
Why Hussein sees history on his side
Pakistan / India Headlines:
Renewed support of Kashmir militants at odds with war on terror
Pakistan expels Indian ambassador
India’s Move on Babri Masjid Slammed by Opposition, Allies
Israeli / Palestinian Headlines:
Sharon discusses cease-fire with Palestinian leader
Sharon offers gradual cease-fire to Palestinian Authority
U.S. to allow diplomats to leave Israel, other nations ahead of war with Iraq
Israel gets first post in UN since 1961
IDF arrests Fatah militant in Nablus, demolishes 10 homes in territories
Senior Sharon aide: Yasser Arafat to be replaced a few months after war in Iraq
Korea:
South Korea Fears U.S. Is Emotional Over North Korea
US president says "all options" on table to deal with DPRK
Bush Urges Chinese President to Press North Korea on Arms
Military Headlines:
US sends a 5th carrier to Persian Gulf
Two panels to monitor Pentagon's spy project
Bio/Chemical Headlines:
Investigation Headlines:
Justice Department Will Appeal Ruling in Trial Linked to 9/11
Judge Asked to Halt Moussaoui Case
Muslim holy period, Iraq crisis, more terrorist 'chatter' cause concern
US prepares to widen surveillance powers
New Terror Suspects Arrive at Guantanamo
Financial Headlines:
Jobless numbers drop in January
Muslims Rally Against U.S. Products, Big Mac Feels Backlash
Op-Ed:
Hamas Leader Tells Muslims to Retaliate
