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The London Airline Plot and the War on Terror

British officials are still trying to unravel the plot to blow up airliners headed to the US. Did political pressure force arrests before intelligence agents were ready? Where does Pakistan really stand? Are spies more important than soldiers in the "war on terror?"

By Warren Olney • Aug 16, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

British officials are still trying to unravel the plot to blow up airliners headed to the US.Did political pressure force arrests before intelligence agents were ready?Where does Pakistan really stand?Are spies more important than soldiers in the "war on terror?" Plus, an update on the United Airlines flight forced down today over Logan Airport, and deployment plans for UN troops in southern Lebanon.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster

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The London Airline Plot and the War on Terror

British officials are still trying to unravel the plot to blow up airliners headed to the US. Did political pressure force arrests before intelligence agents were ready? Where does Pakistan really stand? Are spies more important than soldiers in the "war on terror?"

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To the Point

The London Airline Plot and the War on Terror

British officials are still trying to unravel the plot to blow up airliners headed to the US. Did political pressure force arrests before intelligence agents were ready? Where does Pakistan really stand? Are spies more important than soldiers in the "war on terror?"

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