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In his first trip outside the United States since the Sept. 11 attacks, Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived in Pakistan today to discuss reopening military ties, the future of Afghanistan, and Pakistan's dispute with India over Kashmir.

Oct 13

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President’s Weekly Radio Address

In the first radio address since the beginning of air strikes on targets in Afghanistan, President Bush has the said the U.S. military has "achieved the goals of the first phase of our campaign."…

National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice today warned U.S. broadcasters that statements by suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaida network could contain hidden messages to operatives.

Protests erupted today against the U.S.-led attacks on sites inside Afghanistan, while Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf worked to remove pro-Taliban officials from the country's government and military.