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U.S: Al Qaeda undermined
White House claims arrests prevented terrorism

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration believes it has undermined Al Qaeda's plans for attacking the United States with the recent arrests of suspected terrorists and the seizure of detailed surveillance of financial buildings.

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NYC Tourist Copters Considered for Attacks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pakistan has given U.S. officials what they consider credible and specific information indicating that al Qaeda has considered using tourist helicopters in attacks in New York City, the New York Times said on Monday, citing U.S. security officials.

A new directive as early as this week will call for increased security measures for helicopter operators, the officials said.