Indonesian cleric blames CIA for Bali bombing (AFP)

Indonesian cleric blames CIA for Bali bombing (AFP)

AFP - An Indonesian Islamic cleric linked to the three extremists awaiting execution for the Bali bombings said Thursday the 2002 attack which killed more than 200 people was the work of the CIA. Full text

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Writers pick up pens to protest 42-day detentions (AP)

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AP - Dozens of renowned British writers came out against new anti-terrorism legislation Sunday, publishing a collection of satire, essays, fiction and poetry to protest a proposal allowing police to hold suspects without charge for up to 42 days. Full text

U.S. takes North Korea off terrorism blacklist (Reuters)

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U.S. takes North Korea off terrorism blacklist (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States on Saturday removed North Korea from its terrorism blacklist in a bid to revive faltering denuclearization talks in the final months of the Bush administration. Full text

U.S. removes North Korea from terrorism blacklist (Reuters)

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U.S. removes North Korea from terrorism blacklist (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States on Saturday removed North Korea from its terrorism blacklist in a bid to revive faltering denuclearization talks in the final months of the Bush administration. Full text

U.S. says North Korea to come off terrorism list (Reuters)

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U.S. says North Korea to come off terrorism list (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States announced on Saturday it would take North Korea off its terrorism blacklist amid faltering denuclearization talks in the final months of the Bush administration. Full text

U.S. warns of "Al-Qaeda" group threat in Sudan (Reuters)

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Reuters - The United States said on Saturday a group called "Al Qaeda in the Land of the Two Niles" has threatened its citizens and allies in Sudan, adding to fears of a growing extremist presence in the country. Full text

US to remove NKorea from terrorist list Saturday: report (AFP)

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AFP - The United States will remove North Korea from a terrorism blacklist later Saturday, Japan's Kyodo News reported, quoting a senior US administration official. Full text

Bush ex-aide says economic woes a security risk (Reuters)

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Reuters - The economic crisis sweeping the United States and an upcoming change in the country's leadership make it vulnerable to terrorist attack, a former aide to President George W. Bush said on Friday. Full text

Pakistan lagging in battle against Islamic extremists (McClatchy Newspapers)

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McClatchy Newspapers - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism suffered a major blow Friday when a suicide bomber attacked a tribal gathering that was part of an emerging anti-Taliban movement, killing at least 30 and injuring 100. Full text

Feds acknowledge Mich. arsonist was key informant (AP)

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AP - Federal prosecutors are seeking a major sentencing break for an activist who committed arson at Michigan State University, publicly acknowledging for the first time his wide-ranging undercover role in investigations of eco-terrorism. Full text

Pakistan condemns US strikes in border regions (AP)

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AP - U.S. missile attacks on suspected militants in Pakistan's northwest near Afghanistan are undermining the war on terror and "helping the terrorists," the Muslim nation's Foreign Ministry said Friday. Full text