Asia warns on al-Qaida threat after terror cell hits region
Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong warned Asia must act quickly to counter al-Qaida influence after the discovery of a suspected terrorist cell linked to al-Qaida that allegedly planned to bomb Western embassies. Police in Malaysia reported arrests of 15 suspects tied to the network, with some admitting training in Afghanistan.
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India hails Pakistan pledge to curb militants amid standoff
India welcomed President Musharraf’s vow to block Pakistan as a base for terrorism and ban five extremist groups linked to the December parliament attack. Police raids targeted Kashmiri outfits not yet banned as more arrests followed, though India urged full implementation and continued vigilance.
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Bush urges leaders to push peace efforts in South Asia
President Bush phoned Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee and Pakistani President Musharraf to urge continued peace efforts as tensions ease. Musharraf pledged to crack down on Islamic extremists in a national address, aligning with U.S. aims. Powell to visit India and Pakistan Tuesday to assess progress.
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