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		Monday, October 01, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  10:08 PM Blair: Afghanistan strikes set to begin » LATEST   9:39 PM Afghanistan: aid flight delayed   8:36 PM Duchess at memorial for terror victims   7:29 PM Nato chief calls for more military spending   7:15 PM Ireland takes UN Security Council chair at challenging time   4:55 PM TV war moves to Afghanistan   4:45 PM Afghan king and Taliban foes form alliance   3:43 PM Iran says it will resort to force if US uses its airspace   3:29 PM Ahern condemns anti-Muslim attacks   3:28 PM US to distribute anti-Taliban propaganda in Afghanistan   2:58 PM Aid trucks arrive in Kabul   2:52 PM Pakistan president said Taliban days were numbered   2:48 PM New York Mayor addresses global terrorism forum   2:40 PM Mourning for families feels incomplete without remains   1:46 PM Turkey arrests wrong bin Laden   1:38 PM Bin Laden under our control, says Taliban   1:35 PM Gulf War veteran commands Middle East military exercise   1:28 PM Firms 'pay protection money to terrorists' 12:34 PM Turkish police arrest Bin Laden's brother 11:56 AM Coca-Cola denies any link with bogus internet adverts 11:00 AM Bin Laden's brother held in Turkey 10:45 AM Terrorist hit firm fights back with extra business 10:17 AM Mourning families feels incomplete without remains   9:18 AM Russians kill rebels with ties to Bin Laden   9:02 AM China sets out position on terrorisim fight   8:19 AM 'US does not have courage to come here', says Taliban   7:46 AM Britain freezes �m of suspected terror assets   7:14 AM Hundreds of Taliban defecting, say opposition   6:14 AM Giuliani addresses UN terrorism forum   6:04 AM Box cutter left on plane sparks terror alert

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		Tuesday, October 02, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:35 AM EU bids to rush through anti-terror measures » LATEST 11:01 PM EU bids to rush through anti-terror measures 10:22 PM Urn memorial for relatives   7:48 PM Bin Laden man ‘recruited at UK mosques’   7:30 PM Bin Laden ‘warned his mother of terror strikes’   6:37 PM Afghan aid plane due to set off   6:30 PM Putin in Brussels seeking increased cooperation with Nato and EU   5:43 PM Taliban offers to negotiate over Bin Laden   4:53 PM Bush re-opens Reagan National airport   4:43 PM Ireland ready to challenge terrorism in UN role, says Cowen   3:06 PM Former King will be killed if he returns, say Taliban   2:55 PM Blair: 'Surrender the terrorists or face consequences'   2:35 PM Blair warns Taliban of military strikes   2:21 PM British armed forces review after terror attacks 12:27 PM NATO says US has evidence of bin Laden involvement 12:16 PM French-Algerian confesses to bomb plot 10:59 AM Britain backs away from war threat   8:50 AM UN refugee chief warns of Afghan asylum seeker crisis   8:48 AM British church leaders to lead prayers for peace   8:45 AM Thousands mourn employees of World Trade Centre firm   8:39 AM Lennon tribute concert raises cash for terror victims   8:35 AM SAS could become global anti-terrorist force   8:33 AM Terror attacks were 'wake-up' call from God - evangelist   8:29 AM Bin Laden's 'encyclopedia of Jihan' gives lesson in terror   8:27 AM Boston airport head of security 'will be removed'   7:41 AM Taliban braced for strike on Afghanistan   7:31 AM Blair: Afghanistan strikes set to begin   7:29 AM Four still being quizzed under terrorism act   7:26 AM Afghan refugees 'on brink of starvation'   6:41 AM Suspected terrorist accounts frozen in 21 countries
		MAIN TOPIC: Middle East   8:39 PM Two killed in Gaza Strip siege » LATEST    7:50 PM US defence chief to visit Middle East    2:15 PM Terror attacks halted Bush plan to push for Palestinian state

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		MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism 11:37 PM Thatcher condemns muslim leaders’ response to terror attacks » LATEST 8:22 PM Bin Laden family sponsors Oxford academic 7:01 PM Alleged terrorist's confession 'extracted under duress' 6:13 PM Swissair gets £192m in government aid 5:52 PM Bush to announce economic rescue package 4:58 PM 1,000 US troops gather on Afghan border 2:45 PM French PM pledges cooperation with US in fight against terror 1:20 PM Liverpool City to honour New York 12:20 PM Bush visits New York to focus on recovery 11:31 AM Putin takes Russian-Nato co-operation to a new level 10:50 AM 'We know where bin Laden is' - Northern Alliance 10:25 AM Suicide hijacker's will banned women from his funeral 10:02 AM Muslim clerics abandon Afghanistan mission 9:40 AM US has an idea where bin Laden is hiding 9:17 AM Probe launched into pre-attack selling of shares 8:51 AM Captured journalist's family postpone birthday celebrations 8:45 AM US group calls for end to Northern Ireland violence 8:39 AM Taliban 'ready for negotiations' 7:37 AM New York comes together for Lennon tribute 7:32 AM Bin Laden cell 'found recruits at British mosques' 7:10 AM Arab nations back fight against terrorism 7:05 AM Trade Centre burns victim 'wanted quick death' 6:22 AM Airlines put steel bars on cockpit doors 6:15 AM 'CIA trained Pakistanis to eliminate bin Laden' - claim MAIN TOPIC: Hijacked plane 10:54 PM Hijackers seize jetliner with up to 54 on board» LATEST 9:27 PM Plane hijacked in India Wednesday, October 03, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT
		MAIN TOPIC: Middle East    9:56 AM Five Palestinians killed by Israeli tank fire » LATEST    6:09 AM Palestinian gunmen kill two Jewish settlers

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		Thursday, October 04, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:53 PM Anthrax victim is 'critical' » LATEST 10:15 PM Blair hails new post-cold war chapter   9:37 PM Anthrax case officials calm terrorism fears   9:16 PM Alert as man, 63, is found to have anthrax   8:25 PM TV show’s terror story attacked by critics   7:18 PM Man charged with terrorist offences in Britain   4:24 PM US to give $320m to Afghan population   3:35 PM Pakistan says evidence against bin Laden is strong   3:26 PM Captain to tell families: we're still on manoeuvres   3:17 PM Strike against Taliban 'to avoid civilian targets' 12:14 PM Former UK defence chief on Pakistan mission 12:07 PM Diplomacy before retaliation 10:32 AM 'No doubt' it was bin Laden says Blair 10:21 AM US postponed retaliatory strikes against Afghanistan 10:07 AM Men charged over drivers's licence scam 10:05 AM Trail of evidence 'leads to bin Laden'   9:59 AM Conspiracy theories grow in absence of bin Laden evidence   9:54 AM Thatcher condemns Muslim leaders's response to terror attacks   9:42 AM Row over lawyers' rights hinders clampdown on terrorist funds   9:38 AM Blair flying out again to build anti-terror coalition   9:36 AM Taliban 'to put journalist on trial'   9:32 AM CIA knew of risk of attacks since August   9:29 AM Arab leaders hail Bush's support of Palestinian state   9:27 AM Afghan northern alliance invites US to use air base   6:02 AM Flight 93 passengers 'saved people on ground'   5:59 AM US Defence Secretary listens to Saudi concerns

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		Friday, October 05, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:38 PM US nuclear facilities 'vulnerable to attack' » LATEST   5:47 PM Hijack leader 'met bin Laden in Afghanistan'   5:40 PM Fallen heroes could be honoured with special medal   4:49 PM Afghan opposition threaten attack before US   4:22 PM Britain joins Nato exercise in the Mediterranean   3:20 PM NA Afghanistan's major Opium producer - UN   2:49 PM Man in court facing Terror Act charges   2:26 PM US troops sent to Afghan border   1:44 PM Our pride and fear for 'Illustrious' daughter - Mother 12:05 PM Taliban offer to put bin Laden on trial   9:33 AM Celebrities banned from New York disaster scene   8:51 AM Taliban leaders flee fearing bloody revenge from victims   8:47 AM 500 detained in 'secret' US anti-terror probe   8:42 AM Two face court in Britain under anti-terror act   8:14 AM Britain's Blair to meet Pakistan president   8:04 AM Mourners gather for man killed in 'backlash'   7:08 AM Fight against terrorism 'will be like Cold War'   6:38 AM US citizens to stage peace protest in Dublin   6:23 AM Fighter jets to escort aid planes

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		Saturday, October 06, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    8:35 PM Blair -Why it's vital for Britain to tackle terror » LATEST   7:53 PM US probe after anthrax victim dies   7:30 PM Taliban accuse Blair of pushing US into war   7:12 PM Iran predicts military strikes tonight   6:48 PM Taliban prepares to free journalist   5:22 PM Blair ends whirlwind trip with warning to Taliban   5:20 PM Two bodies recovered from twin towers rubble   5:19 PM US rejects Afghan offer   3:21 PM Bush warns Taliban 'time is running out'   3:12 PM Taliban say planes were American   2:45 PM Taliban says journalist will be released   1:40 PM Afghan refugee speaks of concern over Taliban opposition   1:37 PM Another mystery plane over Kabul   1:19 PM Taliban fire at mystery aircraft over Kabul 11:31 AM Taliban's changing line on bin Laden 11:13 AM US don't know what to do with hijackers remains 11:03 AM Bin Laden denies responsibility for attacks 10:49 AM Row breaks-out between Israel and US 10:19 AM Americans launch spy satellite 10:17 AM New security measures for internal flights   9:55 AM Taliban says US must stop threats to free aid workers   9:47 AM Blair's shuttle diplomacy vital for building coalition   9:43 AM Hijack leader 'met bin Laden in Afghanistan'   9:04 AM Detained journalist to be released

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		Sunday, October 07, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:50 PM Missile strikes just the start, says expert » LATEST 11:16 PM Bin Laden warns of further attacks 10:35 PM Opposition launches attack on Taliban forces   9:54 PM Emmy awards cancelled as security tightened   9:38 PM US and Britain launch strikes against Taliban   9:20 PM Pakistan clerics denounce air attacks   8:52 PM Taliban claims US plane shot down   9:47 PM Uzbekistan puts border troops on alert   8:36 PM Pentagon says 'too early to judge mission success'   8:19 PM India supports military assault on Taliban   7:54 PM Bin Laden survives strikes and vows to hit back   7:53 PM Taliban opposition 'warned about attacks'   7:28 PM Blair addresses Britain on Afghan strike   7:25 PM "We are ready for jihad" - Taliban   7:12 PM Bush tells nation "We will not fail"   7:03 PM Air strikes aimed at bin Laden   7:00 PM West's unprecedented alliance against terror   6:55 PM Blair shoulder to shoulder with bush for 'just war'   6:41 PM Pakistani militant Muslim group condemns attack   6:40 PM Missiles from US and UK used in the attacks   6:23 PM Irish Government to react on Afghan strikes   5:35 PM US war on terror begins » NEWSFLASH   5:23 PM Banned items 'smuggled onto planes'   2:07 PM We'll try bin Laden under Islamic law, say Taliban   1:29 PM Taliban minister says Yvonne Ridley is free 11:00 AM Yvonne Ridley freed » NEWSFLASH 10:07 AM British journalist could be freed 'within hours'   9:02 AM Taliban 'rejected offer to fly bin Laden to secret destination'   8:55 AM Taliban bolster border troops

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		Monday, October 08, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:47 PM Bombing scaled back on second night » LATEST 11:45 PM Italy crash victim had UK-US citizenship 11:00 PM Britain ‘to extradite Paris bombings terror suspect’ 10:59 PM Columbus Day parade marches up Fifth avenue   9:09 PM US warns others may be targeted in war attack   9:07 PM I’m fine, says freed journalist   8:32 PM White House struggles to keep Arab and Muslim backing   8:28 PM Taliban insist second strikes missed targets   7:36 PM Sombre Blair drums home war message   7:11 PM The pressure will be relentless’ - Pentagon   6:49 PM Kabul raids - airport and TV station hit   6:35 PM US tells UN it may attack other countries   5:49 PM Second night of air strikes begins   5:30 PM British journalist back in Pakistan - reports   5:14 PM Bush says strikes went to plan   5:09 PM Journalist's family wait for release confirmation   5:07 PM New wave of air attacks reported in Afghanistan. » NEWSFLASH   5:06 PM Bin Laden associate arrested near Sarajevo   2:37 PM Ridley's mother condemns attacks   2:30 PM Allies may be unable to use ground troops - UK Defence Secretary   2:21 PM Two killed as Palestine police crackdown on anti-US protests 12:55 PM Pakistani shot dead during anti-American protest 11:58 AM EU fully supports US-British attacks 11:38 AM US says humanitarian airdrops to Afghanistan successful 11:13 AM Cowen backs military action against Afghanistan 11:06 AM 20 civilians killed in Kabul says Taliban 10:59 AM 'Kidnapped' journalists held by security forces 10:24 AM Fears mounting for detained British journalist 10:01 AM US-British attacks draw mixed reaction   9:59 AM Attacks spark 'worst humanitarian disaster ever'   8:59 AM Fury as Anti-American Pakistanis take to streets   8:30 AM Journalists captured in Peshawar - reports   8:21 AM UN warns of million plus refugees following attacks   8:01 AM Rioting reported across Pakistan   7:26 AM Air base attack killed five, claims Taliban   7:10 AM US steps up security after Afghan attacks   7:01 AM Northern Alliance 'ready for major assault'   6:59 AM Taliban denies '30 dead' reports   6:49 AM Pakistan President: Strikes will be short   6:12 AM Confusion in Kabul after raids   6:06 AM Allies assess damage after first raids on Taliban   6:05 AM Security stepped up in Karachi after attacks   6:01 AM Deaths reported in Afghanistan   6:00 AM Pentagon says 'too early to judge mission success' 12:09 AM Attacks on Afghanistan focus on airfields and training camps 12:08 AM Afghan king backs air strikes 12:07 AM In the quiet before curfew, another war arrives in Kabul 12:07 AM Missile strikes just the start, says expert 12:06 AM Elite forces will play crucial role

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		Tuesday, October 09, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    8:22 PM Aircraft 'free to bomb Afghanistan 24 hours a day' » LATEST   6:40 PM Gardai continue to speak to four arrested men   6:38 PM Further strikes and Taliban defections   6:30 PM Bush tells cabinet: No leaks   6:16 PM US hit training camps: Rumsfeld   5:02 PM Trócaire: Stop food bombs in Afghanistan   3:48 PM Details of four men held in Dublin   2:37 PM 'Four bombs fall near airport'   2:34 PM The Taliban says Osama bin Laden is alive   1:46 PM Express reporter due home tomorrow 12:32 PM Arab League warns US against expanding war 11:19 AM Four non-nationals arrested in Dublin 11:13 AM Taliban says 'tens of people' killed in US attacks 11:00 AM UN urges US to protect Afghan civilians 10:44 AM Freed journalist 'could be back in days' 10:43 AM Air attacks have slowed says Pentagon 10:07 AM Taliban and Northern Alliance clash near Tajik border 10:06 AM Pakistani police kill two Anti-American protestors   9:31 AM Confident US launches daylight raids on Taliban stronghold   8:08 AM Fake bomb thrown at US consulate   8:01 AM Blair summons war cabinet   7:29 AM US public waits to view hits and misses   7:12 AM Head of Taliban air defence 'killed in raids'   6:41 AM Journalist went on hunger strike during captivity   6:20 AM Bombers hit Taliban headquarters   6:03 AM Indonesian students protest outside US Embassy

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		Wednesday, October 10, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  10:59 PM Arrested journalist ‘stoned’ by Afghans » LATEST 10:58 PM US jets pound Kabul in heaviest attack so far 10:52 PM Plane diverted after cabin ‘disturbance’ 10:38 PM Truck-crash US soldier ‘the first casualty’   9:39 PM Pentagon hijacker 'had to use cash to buy plane ticket'   8:04 PM Four men detained for another night   7:58 PM US to test robot planes   7:29 PM Al Qaida: Muslims should wage Holy War   7:04 PM Foreign nationals will not be deported from US   6:50 PM Bush pays tribute to Nato   5:28 PM Bin Laden suspects arrested in Europe   4:33 PM US launches more air attacks   4:19 PM Fourth night of bombing underway - reports » NEWSFLASH   3:50 PM French journalist 'charged with spying'   3:36 PM UN's Afghan staff beaten by Taliban   3:26 PM Iraq shoots down US spy plane   3:19 PM Yvonne Ridley back in Britain   2:55 PM Politicians condemn military strikes 11:31 AM Taliban says US has not crippled Afghan defences 10:42 AM Pakistani soldiers in gunbattle with Taliban fighters 10:41 AM Civilians hurt as US missile hits Afghan village   9:52 AM Third day of anti-US protests in Indonesia   9:08 AM Gardai continue to quiz four men arrested yesterday   8:21 AM Investigators find no further traces of anthrax   8:11 AM Taliban says Afghans are destroying US food drops   8:03 AM Trade Centre atrocity costs New Yorkers $1bn   7:41 AM US compiles new most wanted list   7:29 AM Al-Qaida threatens fresh campaign against US   7:22 AM Bombing will alienate muslims, warns council   7:04 AM Blair to visit troops in Oman   7:00 AM US continues attacks on Afghanistan   6:58 AM 'Perfume' poisoner causes subway panic   6:55 AM US statement on attacks leads to UN 'anxieties'   6:51 AM Al-Qaida statement calling Muslims to war

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		Thursday, October 11, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  10:34 PM FBI issues ‘highest alert’ over new terror attacks » LATEST   8:56 PM Mideast settlement vital to allies’ success: Blair   9:35 PM Family fears for missing teacher   8:33 PM ‘Bin Laden is Taliban’s banker’ - report   7:43 PM Bush calls prime-time press conference   7:06 PM US news will limit bin Laden footage   4:03 PM Air Force sergeant killed in accident   2:37 PM Taliban got "massive donations" from bin Laden   2:35 PM US jets strike Kabul in daylight 11:23 AM US to help Philippines fight Muslim separatists 10:52 AM Taliban say Pentagon targeting civilians 10:11 AM Taliban accuses US of 'lying to the world' 10:08 AM Civilians flee as US escalates Afghan attacks   8:27 AM Four non-nationals released without charge   8:01 AM UN predicts significant fall in economic growth   7:44 AM Taliban leader urges Muslims to back war against US   7:39 AM 3,000 attend anti-US protest in Indonesia   7:33 AM Northern Alliance captures key Afghan province   7:09 AM Bin Laden offers $50,000 for US servicemen   6:46 AM Kabul bombed in heaviest attacks yet

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		Friday, October 12, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:47 PM US again strike Kabul » LATEST   7:48 PM Emergency services called to State Department twice   6:59 PM Refugee likens Bush and Blair to bin Laden   6:12 PM Severe Afghan winter could put off ground operations   5:44 PM Anthrax may be confined to one employee   5:36 PM US has right to retaliate says senior muslim cleric   5:13 PM US tv worker has anthrax   4:40 PM NBC New York employees tests positive for anthrax   3:32 PM Planning hitch halts US aid air drops   3:30 PM Bush freezes more terror assets   3:28 PM Shots fired as Pakistan police battle with militants   3:20 PM Robinson calls for safeguarding of Afghan civilians   3:15 PM China bans airline ticket sales to Middle Easterners   2:22 PM British Airways introduce new security measures   1:32 PM Winter could delay bid to capture bin Laden   9:32 AM One month on, America remembers terrorist atrocities   9:26 AM Huge security at Jakarta prayer rally   9:14 AM Anti-US protestors riot in Karachi   7:41 AM NY Mayor angered by Saudi Prince's comments   7:07 AM Anthrax scare at US embassy   6:52 AM US attacks Afghanistan for sixth day   6:45 AM FBI puts America on terror alert

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		Saturday, October 13, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    8:35 PM 'Bin Laden is invisible' says teenage son » LATEST   5:59 PM Bush: US is on alert   5:42 PM US jets launch night-time attack on Kabul   5:39 PM Two protestors arrested at US embassy   5:26 PM Smith: Ireland not target for terrorist attacks   2:46 PM Defiant Taliban reject 'hand over bin Laden' demand 11:47 AM Latest anthrax victim is Irish-American 10:51 AM Mary Robinson hits out at air strikes   9:42 AM US says bin Laden group has crude chemical weapons   9:20 AM Anthrax cases `might be linked to bin Laden'   9:19 AM Kabul pounded as air strikes resume

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		Sunday, October 14, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:55 PM Taliban 'would surrender bin Laden if bombing stops' » LATEST   7:45 PM 13 killed in Nigerian city riots   7:15 PM Bush rejects Taliban's latest offer to consider handing over bin Laden   6:34 PM Arafat to meet with Ahern   6:12 PM War planes focusing on 'missed' targets   5:45 PM Reports of anti-aircraft fire in Kabul   5:20 PM Arafat to have talks with Blair   3:24 PM Bin Laden terror group boasted of 'Hiroshima' on US   3:17 PM City sealed after air base suicide attack threat   1:33 PM Tear gas fired on protesters in Pakistan 12:31 PM New police force to fly on Chinese planes 12:21 PM Taliban displays air strikes damage 11:54 AM US-led attacks could see millions of Afghans starve - Robinson   9:47 AM Sydney airport in anthrax scare   9:26 AM Robinson concerned for Afghans as winter approaches   9:25 AM One dead as Pakistan cracks down on protests   8:57 AM Blair concern over bin Laden videos   8:56 AM Al-Qaeda vows revenge on US and Britain   8:40 AM Five new cases of Anthrax in US   8:34 AM Ireland prepares for anthrax threat   8:31 AM Four die in US strikes blunder

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		Monday, October 15, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    6:15 PM India attacks Pakistani posts in Kashmir » NEWSFLASH   6:03 PM Powell arrives in Pakistan for talks on war   5:30 PM Bush: Anthrax sent to US senate leader   4:24 PM Police probe three reports of suspicious powder in mail   3:38 PM Report: One of the FBI's most wanted terrorists leaves Iran   3:36 PM Suspicious powder found at Schroeder's office   2:32 PM Blair urged to publish anti-terror plans   1:51 PM 4,000 Taliban troops 'in mass surrender'   1:34 PM Govt assures public over anthrax fears 12:49 PM Second weeks of attacks begin 12:39 PM US regulator to check if Lloyd's of London is solvent 12:26 PM British MoD set to call for specialist reservist volunteers 12:16 PM Virgin plans to increase cockpit security 11:03 AM KLM considers �m compensation claim after terror attacks   9:53 AM US won't strike Arab states - Mubarak   9:50 AM Police crack down on muslim protestors   9:44 AM Americans and Britons wary but not leaving Gulf   8:18 AM Anthrax scares spread worldwide   8:15 AM Jets target Jalalabad   8:12 AM Pakistan pushes for Afghan coalition to replace Taliban   7:45 AM US Secretary of State to visit Pakistan   7:03 AM Anthrax scare spreads through US   6:15 AM Bush rejects Taliban bin Laden offer   6:09 AM Iraq grows bolder in praise of bin Laden

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/16 > World
		Tuesday, October 16, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    3:44 PM London Stock Exchange employees undergo anthrax tests » NEWSFLASH   3:36 PM Scotland Yard urges vigilance over anthrax attacks   2:59 PM US attacks Red Cross compound in Kabul   2:42 PM US sent sniper rifles to bin Laden fighters 10:57 AM 'Hospital hit' as special forces gunship pounds Taliban 10:42 AM 'We will co-operate fully' Pakistan leader tells Powell 10:30 AM Reports: Five dead in Kabul hospital strike   9:53 AM Gunships are troops' guardians in the sky   9:02 AM Bio-terror could spread to Ireland   8:51 AM Thirteen dead in Kandahar attacks, say Taliban   8:34 AM Filipino Muslims stage Afghanistan protest   6:55 AM Kashmir border quiet after overnight shelling   6:26 AM Second tabloid employee has anthrax   6:22 AM Abortion clinics receive suspicious envelopes   6:08 AM Adviser: US needs to put better case to Muslims   6:04 AM Explosions shake Kabul with raids on weapons sites   6:03 AM Child of ABC employee tests positive for anthrax

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		Wednesday, October 17, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    5:51 PM Gardai probe wave of anthrax scares » LATEST   5:33 PM Anthrax found in NY Governor's office   4:24 PM Senate to close after staff test positive for anthrax   4:07 PM Spin doctor should go, says colleague   3:07 PM 22 test positive for anthrax at US Senator's office   2:38 PM More than 20 test positive for anthrax at senator's office » NEWSFLASH   2:31 PM Taliban Foreign Minister calls for slowdown in US bombing   1:18 PM British foreign secretary leaves for EU meeting 11:15 AM Boeing contemplates on-board cctv cameras 11:14 AM Stop bombing so food can get through - aid groups 10:50 AM Second anthrax scare in Sligo 10:09 AM Anthrax scare in Enniscorthy   9:22 AM Bin Laden invites questions from television networks   8:42 AM US bomb hits refugee truck   8:25 AM Taliban battling to keep control of city   8:00 AM Bayer increases production of anthrax antibiotic Cipro   7:51 AM Test results awaited over suspect package   7:11 AM US confirm Red Cross warehouse destroyed   7:01 AM No Anthrax cases confirmed outside US   6:55 AM Early morning bombs target Taliban installations   6:35 AM Australian forces to join US-led coalition   6:09 AM Pentagon buys exclusive satellite coverage of war zone

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		Thursday, October 18, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:22 PM 'Bin Laden henchman killed in US bombing raid' » LATEST   6:27 PM Hundreds of Afghans 'starved to death' before bombing started   5:01 PM Four bin Laden terrorists jailed for life   4:55 PM Nuclear plant put on high alert after 'credible threat'   4:45 PM New US anthrax victim expected to recover   3:52 PM Britain writes off �m of Pakistan debt » NEWSFLASH   3:45 PM Prodi senses snub as Blair joins 'mini summit'   3:19 PM Turkey vital to Afghan reconstruction - British foreign secretary   2:53 PM US kills five civilians in Kabul attack   2:46 PM New anthrax scares in Ireland   2:41 PM Response to terror 'heralds new era of international relations'   2:38 PM FBI asks Scotland Yard to probe terror suspects 12:03 PM Government defence plans under fire 12:01 PM Anthrax case confirmed in Kenya 11:40 AM Al Qaida embassy bombers await sentencing 10:07 AM Taliban tank unit hit in latest US strike   7:59 AM US jets pound Kabul   7:25 AM Bush hints at deployment of ground troops   6:48 AM More than 30 Senate employees exposed to anthrax   6:11 AM Thousands line up at New York job fair   6:00 AM Bush attends China summit

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		Friday, October 19, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:24 PM ‘Deadly germs in insecure stores in the ex-USSR’ » LATEST   8:36 PM Newspaper woman ‘is seventh anthrax victim’   7:32 PM EU supports US attacks   6:09 PM Afghan refugee crisis 'worsening'   3:40 PM Taliban challenges US to send in 100,000 troops   2:49 PM Anthrax scares in Westmeath and Wicklow » NEWSFLASH 12:38 PM Anthrax: Suspicion falls on state-sponsored source 12:37 PM US investigators track anthrax outbreak to New Jersey 12:35 PM Bin Laden's son filmed reading anti-US poem 11:47 AM TV station claims refugees hit 11:42 AM US disputes Taliban claim of 600 killed in attacks   8:57 AM US take a break in Afghanistan bombing   8:44 AM Anthrax scare in Fiji   8:06 AM Bush says China stands with US in campaign against terrorism   6:54 AM FBI offer $1m for anthrax terrorists   6:40 AM Ground forces deployed in Afghanistan   6:21 AM Civilians killed as airstrikes hit homes

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/20 > World
		Saturday, October 20, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    6:22 PM Pentagon praises men killed in helicopter crash » LATEST   6:14 PM Anthrax not linked to September 11 attacks - Bush   5:44 PM Anthrax test in Brazil are negative   4:01 PM Helicopter crash in Pakistan was accident - US 12:15 PM EU discuss improved co-operaton after terror threat 11:21 AM EU gives 'staunch' backing to US action 11:18 AM Pakistan closes Afghan border again 10:23 AM Second anthrax case outside US confirmed 10:14 AM Anthrax strains similar says US 10:09 AM 'Deadly germs secure in stores in the ex-USSR'   9:32 AM Elite troops complete first Afghan raid   9:02 AM Indonesian central bank refuses to freeze terrorists' assets   8:46 AM President Bush says servicemen 'did not die in vain'   8:40 AM Two new anthrax cases comfirmed

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/21 > World
		Sunday, October 21, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  11:14 PM US jets strike near Taliban front line » LATEST   9:17 PM Pakistan border guards fire shots to stop Afghan refugees   8:34 PM US jets blitz Taliban front lines   7:30 PM Blair will be 'completely straight' on ground action risk   6:50 PM Boy injured by Pakistani gun fire   6:36 PM Anti-war protesters obstruct traffic   5:46 PM Silence of terror suspects frustrates FBI   5:39 PM Taliban meet to discuss response to US attacks   5:36 PM US aims to have control of Kabul by Winter   4:36 PM Postal worker treated after anthrax inhilation   4:05 PM Food aid worries continue in Afghanistan   3:25 PM Taliban claim 18 civilians killed in latest attacks   3:14 PM Afghan situation no worse - World Food Programme   1:38 PM 'Taliban leader lost son to US air raids'   1:03 PM Taliban leader's home attacked by US 12:16 PM CIA on 'seek-and-destroy' mission   9:24 AM FBI agents find suspected anthrax letter   9:21 AM ‘Eight civilians killed in Kabul attacks'   9:18 AM USA resumes bombing attacks on Taliban   9:12 AM Music stars salute New York   9:07 AM War might not be over 'in our lifetime': Cheney

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/22 > World
		Monday, October 22, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:50 PM Rumsfeld claims no evidence of hospital bombing » LATEST   6:49 PM Second postal worker has inhalation anthrax » NEWSFLASH   6:25 PM Hundreds in anthrax alert as mail man fights for life   4:49 PM Anthrax samples return negative   4:39 PM Police arrest four muslim brotherhood members   4:35 PM American planes drop 70,000 more food parcels   2:40 PM Pakistan arrests 500 Islamic activists   2:13 PM US cannot confirm or deny hospital bombing   2:11 PM Skyscraper reopening put off as more bodies found   2:08 PM Police arrest militants to block anti-war protest   1:48 PM MoD rejects claim of RAF attack on hospital 12:46 PM Taliban claims American and British planes hit hospital 10:11 AM Raiding US troops left behind twin towers photos 10:03 AM Taliban show footage of 'downed US helicopter'   9:04 AM US campaign 'cripples terrorists' bases'   8:01 AM Blair ready to send ground troops into battle   7:56 AM 10,000 postal workers tested for anthrax   7:45 AM Envelope tests positive for anthrax spores   7:35 AM Taliban distribute heavy artillery   6:54 AM Elite forces 'crucial' in smoking out bin Laden

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/23 > World
		Tuesday, October 23, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  10:31 PM Anthrax 'found in White House mail room' » LATEST   8:59 PM Journalists reported to have been released after alleged kidnapping   6:20 PM British backbencher slams imperialist war in Afghanistan   6:09 PM US confirms two dead postal workers have anthrax   4:10 PM UN confirms US attack on Afghan hospital   2:29 PM Iraq denies any involvement in anthrax scare 12:19 PM New US postal security measures 12:04 PM Turkey would host Afghan opposition groups 12:02 PM Two dead after Taliban rocket attack 11:45 AM Turkey offers to host Afghan opposition meeting 11:15 AM Pakistan to return illegal Afghan refugees 10:37 AM Information leaks 'show disregard for soldiers lives' 10:30 AM British troops expecting action in Afghanistan soon   9:02 AM Police patrol Pakistani city after threats to base   7:28 AM Taliban troops suffer ‘next stage’ of US anti-terror war   6:52 AM Air-strikes to continue in Afghanistan   6:34 AM ‘Trainee pilot’ held in US terror probe   6:29 AM Anthrax terrorists blamed for postal workers’ deaths   6:27 AM Iraqi opposition ‘held meetings with US officials’   6:11 AM Benefit concerts raise at least £11m

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/24 > World
		Wednesday, October 24, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism  10:42 PM Pakistani arrested during terror investigation found dead in cell » LATEST   8:05 PM US says Taliban may poison humanitarian supplies   8:02 PM Northern Alliance gears up for Kabul offensive   7:59 PM US pounds Taliban positions as Alliance reinforces troops   7:09 PM Six more US postal workers contract anthrax   5:50 PM Unexploded bombs trap Afghan villagers   4:11 PM Terrorism fears over fertiliser theft   4:10 PM Five Afghans 'executed for spying for US'   4:08 PM Bin Laden 'bought anthrax spores', says follower   1:34 PM US resumes attacks on Kabul 10:25 AM Americans pound Taliban sites around Kabul 10:09 AM Taliban troops 'hiding in residential areas'   8:01 AM Iraq denies involvement in terror attacks   7:19 AM US confirm Afghan hospital was bombed   7:05 AM Anthrax terrorists target White House   6:55 AM Anthrax letters dated September 11

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/25 > World
		Thursday, October 25, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    9:50 PM US jets hit Kabul in heavy night-time raid » LATEST   6:52 PM 'We will catch bin Laden', says Rumsfeld   6:20 PM Journalists to get temporary trauma centre in New York   4:53 PM Jets resume bombing raids over front lines   4:51 PM Bush 'making mistakes' on anthrax crisis   4:49 PM Anthrax chemical 'made in three countries'   3:48 PM Journalist treated for symptoms of anthrax inhalation   2:05 PM Blair appoints personal envoy to North Afghanistan   2:02 PM Americans taking drugs against anthrax close to 10,000   1:58 PM Anti-Taliban leader assassination 'plotted by bin Laden network'   1:55 PM Rumsfeld says bin Laden may get away 12:59 PM Taliban claim US have dropped cluster bombs 11:49 AM Hijackers were targeting White House - controller 11:20 AM Northern Alliance call for US to deploy ground troops   9:35 AM Awacs euro-crew helps watch US skies   8:33 AM Anthrax found in second Senate location   7:48 AM Swissair announce 9,000 job cuts   7:12 AM Blair believes Osama will be killed   6:57 AM Six more US postal workers contract anthrax   6:44 AM 2,500 anthrax alerts probed by FBI

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/26 > World
		Friday, October 26, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:21 PM 'Anthrax discovered at US Supreme Court mail sorting office' » LATEST   6:29 PM Man refused bail over anthrax scare   6:00 PM US bombs Red Cross compound for second time   5:08 PM Bush introduces new laws for US agencies   4:17 PM US launches attacks on Kabul   4:00 PM Ground zero workers exposed to hazardous chemicals   3:04 PM 'Atta met with Prague-based diplomat' - Czechs   2:58 PM US jets hit Red Cross compound for second time   2:55 PM Another mail handler diagnosed with anthrax   2:45 PM Britain to keep 200 marines on standby in Mid-East   2:44 PM Anthrax found at CIA headquarters   2:39 PM Afghan opposition figure reportedly killed near Kabul   1:12 PM 200 Marines available for military campaign 12:24 PM Powerful British naval force on alert - Minister 11:28 AM Twin Towers debris burning at a thousand degrees 11:08 AM Britain to announce deployment of ground troops   9:57 AM US law enforcement agencies to be given extra powers   9:11 AM Kabul takes heaviest US pounding in days   9:09 AM Terror suspect due in court over extradition   7:09 AM Bin Laden 'has materials to make nuclear bomb'   6:51 AM Bioterrorists 'may target America's food supply   6:50 AM World Trade Centre clearing op scaled down   6:29 AM Anti-bacteria machine brought in to sanitise mail

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/27 > World
		Saturday, October 27, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    6:46 PM Marines will ‘smoke out’ Bin laden » LATEST   2:05 PM Thousands leave Pakistan bound for holy war   1:08 PM Red Cross say US destroyed aid for 55,000 Afghans 12:05 PM Postal leaders threaten legal action against authorities 10:23 AM Afghan war could take 50 years - military expert   9:50 AM Anthrax produced in 'well equipped labs' - White House   9:43 AM Taliban claim to execute more of the opposition   9:12 AM US planes hit Kabul in dawn strike   8:53 AM Pentagon admits to Red Cross bombing   8:17 AM British troop prepare for war in Afghanistan   8:15 AM US Supreme Court closes as anthrax testing widens

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/28 > World
		Sunday, October 28, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    9:02 PM Tears flow at memorial for twin towers victims » LATEST   8:34 PM Muslim, Christian leaders call for cooperation against terrorism   7:45 PM Pro-Taliban Pakistanis seize northern town   7:11 PM Relatives gather for twin towers memorial service   3:27 PM Two die in bus bomb blast   2:00 PM Taliban bury body of executed leader 11:51 AM FBI and CIA dismiss bin Laden link to anthrax attacks   9:49 AM Ten killed in Afghan bombings   9:23 AM Yemeni bomb suspect handed over to US   9:08 AM US jets renew strikes after 'stray missile' blunder   8:44 AM ‘Public want quick fix in war': academic   7:54 AM Trade Centre families gather for service

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/29 > World
		Monday, October 29, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:27 PM Half a million flee Kandahar » LATEST   7:21 PM Anthrax found in US diplomatic package sent to Peru   7:12 PM Another anthrax alert in the US   7:03 PM Bush announces new terrorist-tracking move   6:38 PM Bin Laden's half brother denies links to terrorism   6:18 PM Rumsfeld: US killed members of Al-Qaida   5:10 PM Trimble treated after anthrax scare   5:08 PM Norwegian embassy forced to close in US   3:32 PM US bombs hit bin Laden's hideout   2:30 PM Taliban alleges Americans arrested in Afghanistan   1:39 PM Hoon warns British muslims against joining Taliban   1:19 PM Marines playing the waiting game   1:13 PM Flagship ready for action against the Taliban   1:05 PM Helicopter crew escape after crash 11:21 AM Rabies fear as stray dogs roam Kabul 10:27 AM We'll teach US a tougher lesson than USSR, says Omar   8:19 AM Number of anthrax cases rises to 14   8:16 AM Japanese army to join US war on Afghanistan

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/30 > World
		Tuesday, October 30, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    8:53 PM Blair arrives in Middle East » LATEST   8:33 PM Airline anti-terror insurance scheme extended   8:29 PM American ground troops in Afghanistan   7:36 PM Insurance 'solid' and set to prosper   7:31 PM Airlines will take years to recover says UN   7:29 PM Pakistan denies claims it's handed over nuclear scientists to CIA   7:08 PM Hundred warplanes bomb Afghanistan   5:25 PM Americans losing confidence in Afghan war   4:00 PM US goods boycotted in India   3:46 PM Blair says Afghan strikes essential   3:36 PM 12 arrested in hunt for Pakistan church gunmen   3:30 PM Terror attack survivors tell of rescue   3:28 PM US pushing world towards blood filled pit says Saddam   1:36 PM Military intelligence ‘not strong enough for ground attacks’   1:14 PM Aid agencies call for pause in bombing campaign 11:29 AM US continues attacks on Afghanistan 10:30 AM War against terrorism not at stalemate says General   7:41 AM Bin Laden masks become popular Halloween icon   7:39 AM Bush waives last sanctions against Pakistan   7:09 AM New York hospital employee contracts anthrax   6:21 AM Plane diverted after threatening note found   6:18 AM FBI warns of new US terror attack

		TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/10/31 > World
		Wednesday, October 31, 2001 : FRONT | IRELAND | SPORT | WORLD | BUSINESS | ENTERTAINMENT MAIN TOPIC: War on Terrorism    7:52 PM US release planes held in anthrax scare » LATEST   6:55 PM CIA denies contact with bin Laden   6:54 PM Taliban front line under heavy bombing   4:49 PM US to call up more than 50,000 reserve troops   4:25 PM Northern Alliance offensive to start 'within five days'   3:03 PM Gold found under World Trade Centre   3:01 PM Anthrax scare at British Embassy » NEWSFLASH   1:47 PM New York woman dies from anthrax » NEWSFLASH 12:54 PM 15 killed as US bombs hospital in Kandahar 12:40 PM Unconfirmed reports that US bombs have hit a hospital 12:30 PM Bush starts baseball match in gesture of defiance 11:24 AM Taliban say they will not be easily beaten 11:03 AM Blair calls for end to Mid-East violence 10:26 AM Muslim allies plead for Ramadan fighting pause 10:11 AM US drops propaganda leaflets on Afghanistan   8:15 AM Strategic northern city hit in US blitz   8:04 AM US says al Qaida has ordered new attacks   7:20 AM Branson unveils bullet-proof door for airliner cockpits   7:09 AM US jets pound Taliban frontline   6:20 AM Blair in Damascus for talks with Assad   6:17 AM Fears grow over anthrax threat   6:12 AM American ground troops in Afghanistan