1.   But before the United States turns to futuristic solutions, the government must make sure that the airports are performing the basic security tasks correctly.

2.   Airlines are also asking the government to shoulder the security tasks in airports and on flights, said Michael Wascom of the Air Transport Association.

3.   And simple maintenance can be the most important security task.

4.   It provides military training, strategic planning and tactical advice, along with security tasks such as guarding buildings and transportation.

5.   It was not immediately clear whether the men were among his bodyguards or involved in other security tasks.

6.   Boutros-Ghali also criticized UN member states for failing to provide the resources needed to tackle the security tasks facing the world body.