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Stories from 2003-08-08

Military Warns Soldiers Against Public Criticism

Bradley Graham | Washington Post | August 8, 2003

" 'I don't believe that anyone who's wearing a uniform in this country in a public forum should be critical of the chain of command. Period,' [one] general said." [more]

Pakistani Detainee to Face Terrorism Charge

Benjamin Weiser and William K. Rashbaum | New York Times | August 8, 2003

"The lawyer for a Pakistani man who has been detained in Manhattan since March as a material witness said he expected his client to be indicted on charges of providing support to a terrorist conspiracy whose goal included obtaining chemical weapons." [more]

Analysis: Qaeda Brand of Terror Wins Asian Recruits

Jane Macartney | Reuters | August 8, 2003

"Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network has been described by experts as a terror chain with franchises worldwide. But this week's Jakarta bombing, if it turns out to be the work of an al Qaeda affiliate, suggests that head office may not need a strong grip on its distant outposts." [more]

Secret Talks With Iranian Arms Dealer

Knut Royce and Timothy M. Phelps | Newsday | August 8, 2003

"The senior administration official identified two of the Defense officials who met with Ghorbanifar as Harold Rhode, Feith's top Middle East specialist, and Larry Franklin, a Defense Intelligence Agency analyst on loan to the undersecretary's office." [more]

The Cancellation of Democracy

Bob Guldin | Baltimore Sun | August 8, 2003

"No matter how you rationalize it — budget shortfalls, election schedules or partisan politics — the prospect of multiple states calling off [primary] elections is deeply disturbing. The result is that in 2004, fewer Americans will get to participate in one of their country's most important political choices." [more]

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