Thursday, August 14, 2003
Scores of GIs land in Liberian capital: "U.S. military helicopters landed scores of American troops at Liberia's main airport Thursday, significantly stepping up armed support for a West African-led peace force as rebels pledged to lift a two-month siege of the starving capital."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FBI: Suspected dealer sought 50 missiles: "The international sting operation that led to the arrest of a suspected arms smuggler should serve as a warning that U.S. intelligence is aggressively pursuing terrorist cells and black market weapons dealers, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Six killed when bridge blown up in India: "Suspected separatist rebels blew up a bus on the main highway in India's northeast Thursday, killing six passengers, police said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Two Afghan aid workers killed in attack: "Two Afghan aid workers were killed and three were wounded when gunmen attacked their convoy in southeastern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Heat wave kills about 3,000 in France: "About 3,000 people have died in France of heat-related causes since abnormally high temperatures swept across the country about two weeks ago, the health ministry estimated Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
135 candidates make Calif. recall ballot: "California's historic recall ballot will have 135 candidates who range from the well-known to the unknown to the offbeat."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tanker may spill tons of oil off Pakistan: "A Greek-registered oil tanker that ran aground off Karachi's coast has developed cracks in its hull and is threatening to spill tons of oil in rich fishing waters, port officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
FBI: Suspected dealer sought 50 missiles: "The international sting operation that led to the arrest of a suspected arms smuggler should serve as a warning that U.S. intelligence is aggressively pursuing terrorist cells and black market weapons dealers, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Six killed when bridge blown up in India: "Suspected separatist rebels blew up a bus on the main highway in India's northeast Thursday, killing six passengers, police said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Two Afghan aid workers killed in attack: "Two Afghan aid workers were killed and three were wounded when gunmen attacked their convoy in southeastern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Heat wave kills about 3,000 in France: "About 3,000 people have died in France of heat-related causes since abnormally high temperatures swept across the country about two weeks ago, the health ministry estimated Thursday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
135 candidates make Calif. recall ballot: "California's historic recall ballot will have 135 candidates who range from the well-known to the unknown to the offbeat."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tanker may spill tons of oil off Pakistan: "A Greek-registered oil tanker that ran aground off Karachi's coast has developed cracks in its hull and is threatening to spill tons of oil in rich fishing waters, port officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
