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Stories from 2002-04-27

After New Raids, Bush Again Urges Israeli Pullback

James Bennet | New York Times | April 27, 2002

"Mr. Bush affirmed his support for Israel today, but he said the Israelis 'understand my position,' adding, 'I've been very clear, and there has been some progress, but it's now time to quit it altogether.' " [more]

Bustling US Air Base Materializes in the Mud

Edmund L. Andrews | New York Times | April 27, 2002

"Air Force officials here estimate they have already pumped more than $13 million in cash into Kyrgyzstan's economy. A single takeoff or landing can cost as much as $7,000 in fees paid to the government. The base has spent millions of dollars on everything from gravel and jet fuel to televisions, computers, cell phones and even guided tours." [more]

Fighting Erupts in East Afghanistan Town

STAFF | Reuters | April 27, 2002

"Remnants of Taliban and al-Qaeda forces on Saturday attacked the main eastern Afghanistan town of Gardez, an Afghan minister said. The attack was staged on the day US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Kabul and several hours after the Afghan capital's airport was hit by several rockets. There were no casualties in the airport attack." [more]

GOP Delays Vote on Israel Resolution

Alison Mitchell | New York Times | April 27, 2002

"President Bush, at his ranch in Texas, said he was not surprised that Congress wanted to take a strong stand in support of Israel. But he said, 'I also hope Congress recognizes we've got interests in the area as well beyond Israel ó that we have good relationships with the Saudis and Jordanians and the Egyptians, and our foreign policy is aimed to do that.' " [more]

Palestinians in Disguise Kill Four Jewish Settlers

Susan Sevareid | Associated Press | April 27, 2002

"Palestinian gunmen disguised as soldiers slipped into an Israeli settlement in the West Bank on Saturday and went from house to house, shooting residents in their bedrooms and killing four people, including a 5-year-old girl, the army said." [more]

Rumsfeld: US Ready for Taliban

STAFF | Reuters | April 27, 2002

"Speaking to several hundred heavily armed U.S. and allied troops in an aircraft hanger at Bagram, Rumsfeld said the world was determined to end 'the tyranny of terror.' " [more]

US Ready to Wage War on Two Fronts

Richard Norton-Taylor | Guardian | April 27, 2002

"American forces are ready to take whatever military action is needed against Saddam Hussein while continuing operations in Afghanistan, General Tommy Franks, chief of the Pentagon's central command, indicated in London yesterday." [more]

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