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September 17, 2002
U.S. dismisses Iraqi arms offer
Baghdad says it will allow U.N. arms inspections. The White House scoffs, calling the offer a ruse.

Election day in Kashmir active, largely bloodless
HANDWARA, India -- In the atmosphere of an armed camp, voters in Indian-held Kashmir on Monday began choosing a new state legislature in elections that India sees as crucial to the future of the disputed Himalayan region. The voting was marred by sporadic violence, but Indian officials pronounced themselves satisfied with turnout they reported at 44 percent.

Nation in brief
Killer of Calif. girl is sentenced to death

Water pinch douses fun for animals in zoos
PHILADELPHIA -- You can tell humans to cut back on water during a drought, but just try telling that to a 3-ton elephant.

Iceman's last meals were of venison, goat
WASHINGTON -- The Iceman, whose 5,000-year-old frozen mummy was discovered in the Alps in 1991, had last meals that included venison and goat, a team of Italian scientists reports.

Poll shows split on which party is best for economy
WASHINGTON -- Registered voters trust Republicans more than Democrats to handle military matters and the fight against terrorism but are split on which party can best handle the economy, an Associated Press poll shows.

White House seeks action
The text of a statement by the White House in response to Iraq's offer for the unconditional return of weapons inspectors:

World in brief
Rat poison blamed in dozens of deaths

What's behind pyramid door?
CAIRO, Egypt -- Modern technology entered one of history's oldest wonders Tuesday as a camera-carrying robot inched toward a hidden chamber inside Egypt's Great Pyramid, hoping to shine a light on its secrets before a global television audience.

Suspect whisked out of Pakistan, may face tribunal
WASHINGTON -- Ramzi Binalshibh, the suspected member of al-Qaida captured last week, was flown from Pakistan on Monday under armed guard to a military base outside the United States in preparation for what senior government officials said would be a lengthy interrogation and a possible trial before a military tribunal.



From AP: special links on the terrorist attacks and aftermath
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Afghanistan in Depth
Panoramic view of tragedy
Satellite view of Ground Zero
Flashpoint: Afghanistan
Multimedia Coverage of the Terror Attacks
Latest News on the Terror Attacks
Updated List of Victims
Terror Attack Multimedia Gallery
Terror's Path: An Interactive Map
Missing: A Multimedia Essay
Terror Attack: Minute by Minute
Terror Attack: Tower Collapse
Terrorists Attack: Video Gallery
Aftermath Photo Gallery
Day of Terror Photo Gallery
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