Why the Muslims Misjudged Us by Victor Davis Hanson Two striking themes—one overt, one implied—characterize most Arab invective: first, there is some sort of equivalence—political, cultural, and military—between the West and the Muslim world; and second, America has been exceptionally unkind toward the Middle East. Both premises are false and reveal that the temple of anti-Americanism is supported by pillars of utter ignorance.

sunspot.net - op/ed - Looming lawsuits trivialize Sept. 11 ...the magnitude of this crime is such that none of us can ever be compensated.

Public sees new global role for US | csmonitor.com In recent years, signs seemed to mount of America's isolationist tendencies. But in the wake of Sept. 11, Americans' support for engagement in the world is surging.

Singapore Details Al-Qaida Plot Singapore released details Friday of what it said was an elaborate plot by al-Qaida terrorists to blow up Western embassies, U.S. naval vessels and a bus carrying American soldiers.

First Prisoners at Cuba Camp, U.S. Disarms Afghans The United States moved the first and most dangerous prisoners of the war in Afghanistan into a detention camp in Cuba on Friday, while its troops began disarming Afghan militia to impose some order in the chaotic nation.

Fla. Officials Probe Possible Plot Against Jeb Bush Florida law enforcement officials said late on Thursday that an investigation was under way into a potential threat to blow up Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, younger brother of President Bush.

U.S. Begins Flying Afghanistan Prisoners to Cuba The U.S. military on Thursday began flying al Qaeda and Taliban prisoners under heavy guard from Afghanistan to jail at the American Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a military spokesman said.

CNN.com - FDA to propose antiterrorist food safety guidelines - January 8, 2002 New voluntary guidelines to protect the nation's food supply against intentional contamination by terrorists or others are to be published this week by the Food and Drug Administration.

White House ends efficient vehicle plan - Jan. 9, 2002 After nearly $1.5 billion in subsidies, the Bush administration is ending an eight-year program to help automakers develop high-mileage, family size cars. Instead, it wants to spur the growth of hydrogen fuel cells to power the next generation of motor vehicles.

CNN.com - 'Compelling evidence' Arafat knew of arms - January 9, 2002 Israelis have presented what the Bush administration believes is "compelling evidence" that Yasser Arafat knew about a shipment of weapons intercepted by Israel, a senior State Department official told CNN.

FOXNews.com - Networks, U.S. Argue Over Televising Moussaoui Trial Accused Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui has joined forces with TV networks to argue in favor of televising a trial that could reveal Usama bin Laden's internal operations.

Deadly attack ends Mideast calm In the first deadly attack on Israelis in nearly a month, two Palestinians armed with grenades and assault rifles stormed an Israeli army post near the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, killing four soldiers before being shot to death in a gun battle. The attack dealt a severe blow to U.S. truce efforts.

Man accused of nuclear plant threats Authorities investigating alleged “terrorist threats” against the San Onofre nuclear power plant by a recently fired employee on Wednesday discovered more than 200 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition at the man’s home and in a nearby storage shed.

Marine tanker crashes in Pakistan A U.S. KC-130 refueling plane with seven Marines aboard crashed Wednesday near an airfield in southwestern Pakistan. Defense officials said there were no initial signs of survivors.

Palestinian Authority says it will investigate possible links to weapons ship (1/08/2002) The Palestinian Authority said Tuesday it will question government officials accused by Israel of trying to smuggle Iranian arms to the Gaza Strip, while Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accused the Palestinians of conspiring with Iran against Israel.

Asteroid passes half-million miles from Earth days after discovery (1/08/2002) An asteroid large enough to wipe out France hurtled past the Earth at a distance of about a half-million miles just days after scientists spotted it.

New York Daily News Online | News and Views | Opinion | Rabbi Marvin Hier: Arabs Must Reach Out to Israelis Since the war in Afghanistan began, Arab coalition members Egypt and Saudi Arabia have pressured Washington to take a more direct role in the Middle East. They warn that failure to do so could dilute Muslim support for the American-led war against terrorism.

Time for the Palestinians to turn to peaceful and democratic struggle One of the most important new opportunities of which the Palestinians can avail themselves falls under the heading of democracy. Democracy can restore them to the ranks of civilized nations without prizing them away from their heritage or undermining their rights.

Palestinian-Iran Ties Worry Israel Prime Minister Ariel Sharon called Iran the ``center of world terror'' and said Tuesday a recently captured arms shipment showed that Iran and the Palestinians were collaborating to strike at Israel.

U.S. Captures Top al-Qaida Pair U.S. troops captured two senior al-Qaida fighters and confiscated their computers and cell phones near a huge underground cave complex used by Osama bin Laden's terrorist network, the nation's top general said Tuesday.

Somalia chafes under US scrutiny In village after village in southwest Somalia, everyone points a finger in the same direction. Terrorists, they say, are in El Wak.

U.S. 'Chasing Shadows,' Continues Afghan Bombing The U.S. bombing of Afghanistan entered its fourth month on Monday amid growing signs of frustration in Washington at the failure to capture Osama bin Laden and his top Taliban ally, Mullah Mohammad Omar.

FOXNews.com - Israel Displays Captured Weaponry; U.S. Envoy Wraps Up Talks Without Cease-Fire Israel accused Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Sunday of plotting "the next wave of terror," displaying 50 tons of missiles, mortars and mines seized during a commando operation at sea . Amid recriminations, a U.S. envoy wrapped up talks without an agreement for a formal Mideast truce.

BBC News | SOUTH ASIA | Blair to challenge Pakistan UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to arrive in Pakistan shortly to tell Islamabad to take a tougher stance against Islamic militants in order to ease tensions between India and Pakistan.

Teen Pilot in Tampa Crash Had 'Sympathy' for Osama Police on Sunday gave details of a suicide note that appeared to show the lone 15-year-old who flew a light plane into a high-rise office block in Tampa was inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.