Blair says anti terror campaign not against Islam or Arabs
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, during a Middle East tour, insisted the U S led anti terror campaign is not directed at Islam or Arabs and should unite nations and faiths. He spoke in Cairo after talks with President Hosni Mubarak amid regional caution. He noted the struggle should not be seen as Western versus Islamic.
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Protests grow in Indonesia amid doubt of broad anti Americanism
About 800 Muslim demonstrators gathered outside the U S Embassy in Jakarta chanting anti American slogans as Islamic militants threaten to raze the mission and target the U S ambassador. Analysts say the protests do not reflect the views of most Indonesians or its government, which seeks Western aid to ease its economic crisis.
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U S warns Iraq against exploiting Afghan war fallout
Iraq says it has been warned by the United States of a crushing reply if it exploits instability after the Sept 11 attacks. The U N envoy Negroponte reportedly delivered the message without demanding an answer. In Gaza City a poll shows most Palestinians oppose U S air strikes on Afghanistan. Hamas reports clashes and a member killed in the West Bank.
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FBI expands hunt for 370 questioned in Sept. 11 attacks
An FBI European operated list of 370 individuals sought for questioning in the Sept. 11 attacks includes a Florida resident with a Saudi Arabia mail box and a German girlfriend of a hijacker. Neighbors report many on the list have not been seen since before or after the attacks. Some are questioned and cleared. others may be in U.S. immigration custody.
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Day raid ignites panic in Kabul as civilians flee
Afghan capital witnesses daylight strikes driving shoppers onto donkey carts and bicycles amid heavy explosions. In Kanda har, a munitions dump hit triggers depopulation toward Pakistan. US planes reassert control with a vast fireball lighting eastern Kabul while Pakistan confirms limited US presence and bases used for operations. Pakistani backlash grows among militant groups as UK and US discuss extended campaign.
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Triple Border under scrutiny as terrorists ties investigated
In Ciudad del Este Paraguay the Triple Border region faces heightened scrutiny after Sept 11, with authorities raiding businesses and arresting Arabs amid concerns of Islamic extremism. Lebanese, Jordanian and Syrian citizens held on fake visa charges. a Palestinian linked to bomb threats also detained.
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Pakistan allows use of bases for U S operations
Pakistan approved use of several U S bases despite plans to limit cooperation. A long Afghanistan border makes Pakistan a valuable base for operations, but officials fear a Muslim backlash and regional backlash.
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U S Moves Troops to Pakistani Bases for Afghan Raids
The United States quietly set up support facilities at two Pakistani air bases, placing troops closer to Afghanistan to enable commando raids and rescue missions. The move faces political risk in Pakistan and potential backlash from Taliban supporters, with officials noting the delicate balance between military needs and regional politics.
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Afghan opposition leader says forces key to defeating Taliban
In Dushanbe Afghan president Rabbani heads the Northern Alliance and asserts their force of about 15,000 fighters remain essential to defeating the Taliban. He cautions that U S led airstrikes do not alter their war strategy and urges Taliban loyalists to surrender.
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