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Mother of Sept. 11 Suspect

Aicha el-Wafi, the mother of accused Sept. 11 co-conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui, talks about her son's trial, his current state of mind, and the possible roots of his radical Islamic beliefs.

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Saudi Arabia Arrests Al-Qaida Suspects

In its first terrorism-related arrests since Sept. 11, the Saudi Arabian government announced Tuesday that it was holding 11 Saudis, an Iraqi and a Sudanese man suspected of planning terrorist attacks inside the kingdom.

Forestry Worker Charged in Colorado Wildfire

A long-time U.S. Forest Service worker was charged today with starting the worst wildfire in Colorado history, which scorched over 103,000 acres of land and destroyed more than 22 homes southwest of Denver…

Suicide Attack At U.S. Consulate in Pakistan Kills At Least 11

A suicide attacker detonated a powerful car-bomb outside the U.S. Consulate in the southern port city of Karachi, Pakistan, Friday, killing himself and at least ten others.

Judge Rules Moussaoui Can Represent Himself

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Zacarias Moussaoui is mentally competent to represent himself against charges of alleged conspiracy in the Sept. 11 attacks and that he may dismiss his lawyers.

Rumsfeld Says Al-Qaida Operating in Kashmir

U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Wednesday he had evidence that al-Qaida militants are operating in the disputed province of Kashmir, adding another complication to already tense relations between India and Pakistan.

Spread of Wildfire Slows Outside Denver

Changing wind patterns and cooler temperatures helped slow a 77,000-acre wildfire's approach toward Denver early Tuesday. Despite the encouraging signs, authorities urged some 13,000 residents to move out of the blaze's possible path.