21 October 2002 Military News

ISRAEL-EXPLOSION VOA 21 Oct 2002-- At least 10-people are reported killed and 40-more wounded, in a suicide bombing attack on a bus in northern Israel
ISRAEL / PALESTINIANS VOA 21 Oct 2002-- Clashes have broken out between Jewish settlers and Palestinians in at least two areas of the West Bank

Bush, Robertson Talk NATO Summit, Expansion, Transformation AFPS 21 Oct 2002-- President Bush and NATO Secretary-General Lord George Robertson met today to discuss next month's NATO summit, which Robertson said will be the most important in the alliance's history.
St. Louis ceremony showcases 'Bird of Prey' AFPN 21 Oct 2002-- The shroud of secrecy blanketing the aircraft responsible for many of today's stealth design and production standards was lifted Oct. 18 at a ceremony at The Boeing Company's plant here.
"Joint Venture" Craft Cruises to the Future AFPS 21 Oct 2002-- Military transformation took a nautical turn Oct. 19 when an all-soldier crew piloted an Army-leased experimental high-speed watercraft up the Potomac River here.

AL-QAIDA ON THE MOVE VOA 21 Oct 2002-- A spate of attacks by al-Qaida or its allies have raised the terrorist threat in much of the world
Integrating Track 1 and 2 Diplomacy VOA 21 Oct 2002-- The Department of State recently hosted a forum [9/23/02] on integrating "Track One," or what we know as traditional diplomacy between state officials, with "Track Two," or unofficial diplomacy among members of non-governmental organizations, experts, and academics. Delegates and practitioners shared their experiences of how the two methods complement each other and how they can impact on national diplomatic objectives and prevent conflict
SHAPE NEWS MORNING UPDATE 21 Oct 2002-- Top U.S. military officials visit Turkey to discuss Iraq
SHAPE NEWS SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 21 Oct 2002-- Gen. Ralston urges Germany to boost defense capability