Thursday, May 23, 2002

NOTE: Reports from news sources involving movements or operations of United States military personnel NOT confirmed by named U.S. government officials will be labeled as such. 

U.S. War on Terrorism
U.S. Warns of Possible Attack on Rail, Transit (Reuters) - Law enforcement officials reported the the U.S. Department of Transportation had warned of possible attacks on rail and transit systems nationwide.

Bush Calls on Europe to Fight Terrorist 'Blackmail' (Reuters) - In a speech to the German parliament, U.S. President Bush called on European allies to join the war on terrorism. "There can be no lasting security in a world at the mercy of terrorists in my nation or any other nation. We need each other in the fight against terrorism," said Bush.

Report: Al Qaeda, Taliban Smuggled Into Europe (Reuters) - The German newspaper Allgemeine Zeitung reported that al Qaeda and Taliban fighters had been smuggled into Europe and were attempting to make their way to Britain. "A warning letter ... based on information gathered two months ago by Interpol and Europol, says that more than 30 'important people from the Taliban and Al Qaeda' are in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria on the way to Britain, where they want to regroup and plan possible action," the paper reported.

Middle East Crisis
Car Explodes Outside Tel Aviv Club -Israeli Radio (Reuters)
Tanker Blows Up Near Tel Aviv After Suicide Blast (Reuters)
Israeli Embassy in Paris Destroyed by Fire (Reuters)

Related Stories
India PM Visits Disputed Kashmir, Says Time For 'Decisive Fight' (Reuters)
Bush to Tell Europe Anti-Terror Fight Far From Over (Reuters)

Related Links
DefendAmerica.mil
The latest news on the war on terror from the U.S. Department of Defense
Most Wanted Terrorist List (FBI)
To Report Terrorist Activities to the FBI (FBI)
Profiles: Arafat, Sharon, Powell (CNN)

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