Politics

Names and Photos of Suspected Hijackers Released

The FBI has distributed the names and photos of the 19 suspected hijackers in attempt to gain new information.

Arafat, Peres Agree to Pursue Peace Plan

Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat agreed Wednesday to begin security talks aimed at ending more than a year of violence.

Saudi Arabia Ends Ties with Taliban

Saudi Arabia broke ties with the ruling Taliban of Afghanistan on Tuesday, further isolating the religious militia.

Ashcroft Asks Congress for Anti-Terrorism Measures

The Attorney General urged Congress to approve sweeping new authority to track and investigate suspected terrorism.

Pennsylvania’s Tom Ridge Appointed to Bush Cabinet

In his address to the nation and the world Thursday night, President Bush announced the appointment of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge to a new Cabinet post, the Office of Homeland Security, to ensure the safety of the Americans at home.

President Bush Addresses Congress

By Admin, PBS News Hour

In an address before a joint session of Congress, President Bush warned terrorist groups and countries that harbor them that, "whether we bring our enemies to justice, or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done."…

Pakistani President Addresses Nation

Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf told his nation Wednesday that a U.S. plan to seek out alleged terrorist Osama bin Laden was not an attack on Muslims or the people of Afghanistan.

Rose Garden Ceremony

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President Bush leads a Rose Garden ceremony to honor those who "helped rebuild shattered lives" in the attacks' aftermath.

Arafat Declares Cease-Fire, Israel Suspends Military Action

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Tuesday announced he would unilaterally move to enforce a cease-fire in the troubled West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded by suspending all military action in the region.