Thu, 13 Sep, 2001 - 12:46
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban militia is reportedly bracing itself for an imminent US attack.
Its top leader has been sent into hiding and artillery batteries, aircraft and other weapons have been made ready.
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CourtsWar on TerrorismPlace: AfghanistanPlace: USPlace: Quetta, PakistanPlace: World Trade CentrePlace: PentagonPlace: New DelhiPerson: Osama bin LadenPerson: Mohammad OmarPerson: bin LadenOrganisation: Taliban militiaOrganisation: AfghanistanOrganisation: Washington PostOrganisation: TalibanOrganisation: US militaryOrganisation: Pakistan High Commission
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