Events at a Glance

ATTACK

U.S. warplanes began daylight bombing of Taliban targets in Afghanistan. Northern Alliance generals are increasingly critical of the U.S.-led bombing campaign, saying that the missiles are only hitting “earth.” But late Tuesday, U.S. jets bombed Taliban front-line positions north of Kabul, a Northern Alliance spokesman said.

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REACTION

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, faced with a grave threat to his authority, clamped down on dissent and deployed well-armed police throughout the Gaza Strip.

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MILITARY

Once the bombing stops, the hard work will shift to ground troops deployed for missions in which the elements of surprise and maneuverability will be more important than technological superiority.

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SECRECY

President Bush barely contained his anger as he lectured Congress on the need to protect the secrecy of classified information after members of the House and Senate objected to a presidential order limiting what they can be told about military operations and law enforcement.