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November 3, 2002
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Questions surround Saudi bombings, 'confessions'
Two years ago this month, a Briton working in Saudi Arabia was killed by a car bomb. It was the first in a series of bombings that eventually led to the arrest of James Cottle, a fellow Brit, and several other Western expatriates.

Experts disagree on dangers of Syria
While Sen. Graham says the country's backing of Hezbollah poses a real danger to the U.S., others argue Syria has assisted in the fight against terror.

Nation in brief
More meat recalled over listeria outbreak

Shots fired near soldiers in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY -- Kuwaiti police searched Saturday for four people who fired guns near U.S. troops in the latest shooting involving American forces. But a U.S. diplomat played down the incident, saying the shots may have come from sport shooters.

Report: Iranian security detained one of bin Laden's sons
LONDON -- Iranian security forces have detained one of Osama bin Laden's sons among several hundred people suspected of links to the al-Qaida terror network, the Financial Times reported on its Web site Saturday.

CIA analysts keep leaders informed
McLEAN, Va. -- Jami Miscik does not like surprises.

Minn. Senate hopefuls will debate on Monday
MINNEAPOLIS -- The six-day sprint to replace the late Sen. Paul Wellstone will climax with a debate between Walter Mondale and Norm Coleman on the eve of the election, their campaigns announced Saturday.

World in brief
U.S. evacuates African missionaries

Spending spree matches surplus
Canada's Liberal government has gone on a $5.8-billion spending spree just after Finance Minister John Manley pledged to cut costs.

Violence punctuates Kashmir inauguration
SRINAGAR, India -- Within hours of taking office Saturday, Kashmir's new government was hit with a series of reminders of the difficulties it faces.

Pa. has buggy manual in works
PHILADELPHIA -- Officials in Pennsylvania are creating a new safety manual for horse-drawn buggy drivers, hoping it helps them avoid crashes with cars and trucks on winding Amish country roads.




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