Response to Terror

Afghanistan: Overnight clashes curb expectation of an Al Qaeda surrender. U.S. airstrikes resume.

Inquiry: Man held on immigration violations in Minnesota is the first to face counts in the U.S. The account of training camps, knife purchases and flight training called “a chronicle of evil.”

Allegations: Prosecutors position Moussaoui as one of the intended hijackers. They also suggest that the LAX bomb plot and Sept. 11 may be linked.

Law: Experts say it is a serious charge, but, with a light burden of proof, it’s not difficult to prosecute. The death penalty is possible upon a conviction.

Suspect: Moussaoui’s movements, actions, contacts parallel those of the suspected hijackers.

Captives: With net closing, Rumsfeld vows that Al Qaeda and Taliban leaders will be brought to justice.

Inquiry: Officials say the terrorist mastermind incriminates himself in Sept. 11 attacks. Video may be released today.

Drawing on the war in Afghanistan to make his case, President Bush called Tuesday for reshaping the U.S. military into a 21st century fighting force that relies more extensively on high-tech weapons, such as unmanned aircraft, and expanded intelligence capabilities.

Terror: In a turnabout, suspected killers of Americans in Israel will be added to Web site.

Truce: New governor meets with tribal elders, promises quick creation of police force to begin disarming population.

Remembrance: Events in more than 70 countries mark the date three months after the terrorists’ action.

The Marines have landed. There is activity at the U.S.

Military: In dark hours, troops redirect meals and vehicle parts to those closer to the front.