Eastern Europe leaders press NATO expansion
At a Sofia summit the presidents of 10 Eastern European and Baltic states urged NATO expansion and stronger security across Europe in the wake of the Sept 11 attacks. Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus called for a broader alliance as essential to protect children and defend liberty. Albania, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia also attended. The leaders pledged full support for the war on terrorism.
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Blair seeks Muslim support in Pakistan for Afghan action
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in Islamabad, says any action against Afghanistan will be proportionate and not target the Afghan people. He thanks President Musharraf for backing the U.S. led campaign. Islamic parties criticize Musharraf, and protests erupt in Rawalpindi and Multan with thousands of activists denouncing the United States.
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