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Are You Ready? National Security EmergenciesIn addition to the natural and technological hazards described in this publication, Americans face threats posed by hostile governments or extremist groups. These threats to national security include acts of terrorism and acts of war. The following is general information about national security emergencies. For more information about how to prepare for them, including volunteering in a Citizen Corps program, see the “For More Information” chapter at the end of this guide. TerrorismTerrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for...

Fight to win Posted: September 6, 2002 1:00 a.m. Eastern © 2002 WorldNetDaily.com There's no point in fighting a war against international Islamist terror unless we plan to win. Today, nearly a year after the stunning attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, America is still not fighting to win. It's not too late to change directions. It's not too late to refocus on the ultimate objective. It's not too late to redirect our energies, our will and our might. But if we're going to win, we must first understand the ruthless, determined nature of our enemy and mobilize our nation's citizens...

Ramallah, 7 April: The Israeli occupation forces arrested Maj-Gen Abd-al-Hay Abd-al-Wahid, head of the Palestinian Civil Defence Department in the West Bank, this morning. Eyewitnesses said the Israeli occupation forces led Maj-Gen Abd-al-Wahid to an unknown destination. Source: Palestinian news agency Wafa web site, Gaza, in Arabic 7 Apr 02