<

U.S. Considers Expanding Scope of Worldwide War on Terrorism
Tuesday, October 30, 2001
By John J. Lumpkin / The Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- AP
The war on terrorism is focused on Afghanistan. But already, America is sending military advisers to the Philippines to rout out terrorists. Iraq could become a target if it's linked to any attacks.

And the war could carry even farther -- perhaps to Somalia, Chechnya or Sudan, and perhaps quickly -- if Osama bin Laden tried to slip out of Afghanistan.

Eventually, the war on terrorism could have a long target list, one that stretches into all corners of the world.

Many U.S. officials already characterize the attack on bin Laden's al-Qaida group and its supporters in Afghanistan, the Taliban, as just the first battle in a long campaign. But they say future battles haven't been planned.
(Chippewa.com News Source)
2001 © The Associated Press.

Dan