Bush flies to New York as Congress approves action

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Congress has given its support to President George Bush as he decides how to respond to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. He is now free to use whatever military force he may wish to retaliate against those believed to be responsible for the attacks.

Bush, George W.

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From Washington to war: how Bush, his generals and his speech-writers prepared to go into battle

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The preparations undertaken by the US administration for military action against Afghanistan in response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon are discussed. Great care has been taken to present the message that the administration is in firm control of the situation.

Military Action, Planning, Military operations

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Powell in Pakistan to shore up 'wobbly' alliance

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US Secretary of State Colin Powell is visiting Pakistan and India to try to gain stronger support for US action against the terrorist activities led by Osama bin Laden. He faces a very delicate task, given the very strained relations between Pakistan and India over Kashmir.

Intnl Political Relations, United States, International aspects, Pakistani foreign relations, Indian foreign relations, India, Pakistan, United States foreign relations, International relations, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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