Saturday, August 02, 2003
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
9/11 report said to explore Saudi links: "Still-secret sections of Congress' Sept. 11 report examine interactions between Saudi businessmen and the royal family that may have intentionally or unwittingly aided al-Qaida or the suicide hijackers, according to people who have seen it."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
N. Korea warns against U.N. nuclear talks: "North Korea on Saturday warned that any moves to discuss its suspected nuclear weapons programs at the United Nations would "hamstring" efforts for dialogue and be a "prelude to war.""
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Africans call on Taylor to leave Liberia: "President Charles Taylor is laying the groundwork for his departure, his spokesman said Saturday, while West African envoys urged him to keep his promise and step down once peacekeepers arrive."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Beirut car bombing kills at least two: "A bomb exploded in a car south of Beirut on Saturday, killing at least two people in the vehicle and wounding passers-by, security officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Chechens eyed in blast that killed 35: "Russian authorities suspect Chechen rebels in a suicide truck bombing of a military hospital near Chechnya that killed 35 people."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush to get annual physical exam today: "An avid fitness buff, President Bush is getting his annual medical checkup before beginning a monthlong sojourn on his ranch in central Texas."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Hoax suspect plans to fight extradition: "The lawyer for a woman accused of hoaxing an Indiana couple by posing as their long-lost daughter says his client will fight extradition to Indiana, claiming that no crime was committed."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Gay Episcopal clergyman vies for bishop: "A New Hampshire clergyman seeking to become the first openly gay elected bishop in the Episcopal Church has passed the first of three hurdles in a process that one leader warned could have "severe consequences" for the church."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Braves weather rain delay to beat Dodgers: "Greg Maddux won again despite giving up a bunch of hits - to the Atlanta Braves."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press