Events at a Glance

ATTACK

U.S. forces intensified their pursuit of mobile targets in Afghanistan, and the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance claimed it has seized control of the main north-south road north of Kabul, a key supply route for the Taliban. In addition, President Bush issued a “most wanted” list of terrorists.

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REACTION

The world’s largest Muslim organization handed the U.S. a diplomatic victory, avoiding condemnation of attacks against the Taliban in Afghanistan while urging resolution of the Middle East peace process.

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MILITARY

The United States’ use of helicopters in Afghanistan is raising eyebrows among some military experts because it will substantially increase the likelihood of American casualties, thereby testing the bounds of public support for the military strikes.

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SECRECY

Handed a virtual blank check, the CIA is pouring operatives and money into and around Afghanistan while other intelligence services have stepped up technical surveillance to support U.S. military operations, officials said.