Head of U.S. spy agency hands in his resignation: CIA director Tenet quits ahead of critical reports; calls for overhaul increase
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George Tenet, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, has announced his resignation effective July 2004, opening up speculation as to whether the US needs to change its intelligence-gathering processes. The CIA has been criticized for its failure to detect plans for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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U.S. renews bid to share security burden in Iraq: Powell meets Annan, seeks larger role by U.N. members
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The administration of George W. Bush is calling on the United Nations to provide peacekeeping forces in Iraq. However, the U.S. wants to maintain military control of the Iraqi occupation. The U.S. is engaged in talks with the UN over a peacekeeping resolution.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Just as Gore Pulls Even With Bush, New Inquiry Arises. Twist in Funding Case Reflects Split at Justice. Republicans Fan the Flames
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A report filed by Robert Conrad, a prosecutor in the Department of Justice about alleged campaign fundraising improprieties by Al Gore in 1996, has been made public by Republicans in the Senate.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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