Issues

Bush Shortens Asia Trip Bush Shortens Asia Trip- The White House says President Bush is cutting short a trip to Asia next month in view of the crisis over the attacks on New York and Washington. Anti-US Protests in Indonesia Anti-US Protests in Indonesia- Protesters in three Indonesian cities have staged demonstrations against any US military strikes on Afghanistan. Japanese Opinion Backs Defence Changes Japanese Opinion Backs Defence Changes- Opinion polls in Japan indicate a boost in public support for a change to Japan's pacifist constitution in the wake of the attacks on the U… European Press Review European Press Review- Report on how the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon dominated the European papers. Attack Fallout Hits Europe Attack Fallout Hits Europe- Across Europe security was tightened and events were cancelled, while people gathered to pay their respects to those who died in the US. Three-minute Silence Across Europe Three-minute Silence Across Europe- Europeans were asked to fall silent on Friday to honour the US dead, as foreign ministers pledged to stand by America in its "darkest hour". Russian Press Review Russian Press Review- Russia's newspapers ask whether a terrorist attack like that on the US could occur in Moscow, and whether Osama Bin Laden might be guilty. Europe Starts to Count its Victims Europe Starts to Count its Victims- An Irish woman and child are confirmed dead as Germany and the UK warn that many of their citizens may have died in the US attacks. Euro Air Security Under Urgent Review Euro Air Security Under Urgent Review- European transport ministers plan an emergency meeting to discuss tightening security in the wake of the US terror attacks. Attacks Aftermath: Russia Repositions Attacks Aftermath: Russia Repositions- Following the attacks on the US, Russia is in a unique position to understand the horror of terrorism, and to make diplomatic manoeuvres, re… Europe Mourns with US Europe Mourns with US- Europe fell silent for three minutes in a mark of respect for those who died in the attacks on New York and Washington. Germany Releases US Attack Suspect Germany Releases US Attack Suspect- Police in Hamburg released a man held over the attacks on the United States, but there were new arrests in Brussels and Rotterdam. FBI 'Ignored Leads' FBI 'Ignored Leads'- French and German media say the FBI failed to follow up important leads, but German prosecutors say an Iranian's warnings were groundless. Turkish Army on High Alert Turkish Army on High Alert- Turkey says it has placed its armed forces on high alert in preparation for any possible military action by the United States. Ireland Grieves for America Ireland Grieves for America- Ireland virtually closed down as people observed a National Day of Mourning in the wake of the attacks on New York and Washington. Russia Pulls Back from Joint Action Russia Pulls Back from Joint Action- Russia's military moves to quash speculation that it could join in any US armed retaliation for Tuesday's attack terrorist. Europe Hunts for US Clues Europe Hunts for US Clues- Investigators tried to establish the European link to the US tragedy, amid reports of separate threats to US targets on the continent. Russia Finds 'Chechen Link' to Bin Laden Russia Finds 'Chechen Link' to Bin Laden- The Russian internal security service says it has found a computer compact disc in Chechnya which contains instructions for piloting Boei… Italy Ready to Retaliate Against Terrorists Italy Ready to Retaliate Against Terrorists- The Italian defence minister has made it clear that his armed forces are ready to take part in any action that may be agreed in retali… US Says Russia Rules Nothing Out US Says Russia Rules Nothing Out- A senior US diplomat says Russia may not oppose a strike against Afghanistan from Central Asia, as he continues to argue for missile defence. Europe Cautious Over US Response Europe Cautious Over US Response- As the US prepares its response to the attacks on New York and Washington, Europe stops short of full support. Europe Tries to Trace its Victims Europe Tries to Trace its Victims- Almost a week after the attacks on the US, European countries are still struggling to identify how many of their citizens have died. Viewpoint: Fear of a 'Messy War' Viewpoint: Fear of a 'Messy War'- An Italian journalist describes her own reaction to the news of the horrific attacks on the US, and explains how many Italians feel about plans f… Shevardnadze Says US Can Use Georgia Shevardnadze Says US Can Use Georgia- The Georgian President, Eduard Shevardnadze says his country will allow the United States to use its land and air space for what he called an… Europe Tightens Security Europe Tightens Security- Investigations, arrests, and tougher checks at airports and public buildings are all part of the new world ushered in by the US attacks, says Colin Blane. EU Acts on Terrorism EU Acts on Terrorism- Europe considers new measures in the fight against terrorism, including an EU-wide arrest warrant. Russians Find New Empathy with US Russians Find New Empathy with US- Russian enmity towards America is being replaced by sympathy, as Robert Parsons reports from Moscow. Germany Backs Military Action Germany Backs Military Action- Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder pledges to support the US in the fight against terrorism, while the government considers tighter rules on religious gro… European Press Review European Press Review- There is continuing advice to the United States in today's papers not to strike out blindly or hastily in its desire for revenge, reports the BBC. Blair Bolsters US Campaign Blair Bolsters US Campaign- The UK prime minister arrives in Washington to discuss the US terror attacks with President Bush. French Forget Grudges in US Crisis French Forget Grudges in US Crisis- France appears to have put its traditional grievances against the US aside as its people and politicians make clear their desire to help. Chechens Accused of Terrorism Links Chechens Accused of Terrorism Links- The chief spokesman of Russia's internal security service says a recent upsurge in fighting in Chechnya was linked to last week's attacks in t… EU Gears up to Fight Terrorism EU Gears up to Fight Terrorism- Justice and interior ministers approve tough new anti-terrorist measures, including an EU-wide search and arrest warrant. Bosnia 'Destabilised by Bin Laden Slur' Bosnia 'Destabilised by Bin Laden Slur'- International officials in Bosnia blame Croat and Serb hardliners for destabilising the country with allegations about Osama Bin Laden's l… Spain Allows US to Use Bases Spain Allows US to Use Bases- Madrid offers the United States unconditional use of its military bases in any planned retaliation for last week's attacks. European Press Review European Press Review- European papers express support for the US anti-terrorism drive but warn of the risks involved. Islamic 'Plotters' Held in France Islamic 'Plotters' Held in France- France foils a suspected plot to attack the US Embassy while Germany issues arrest warrants in connection with the attacks on America. EU Leaders Open Emergency Summit EU Leaders Open Emergency Summit- European Union leaders meeting in Brussels are expected to reaffirm their support for the United States. EU Leaders Back US Retaliation EU Leaders Back US Retaliation- European Union leaders agree that US retaliation for last week's suicide attacks would be "legitimate". Belgium Swoops on 'Bomb Factory' Belgium Swoops on 'Bomb Factory'- Two men with possible Islamic militant links are arrested in Brussels along with a store of potentially explosive chemicals. Turkey Opens Airspace to US Turkey Opens Airspace to US- The Turkish Government agrees to a US request to use its airspace and airports for any military response to the terror attacks. Ukraine Will Open Airspace to US Ukraine Will Open Airspace to US- A senior official in Kiev has said that Ukraine will allow United States military cargo aircraft to use its airspace. A Significant Step for Russia A Significant Step for Russia- Russian President Putin's pledge of support for the US would have been unthinkable just a few weeks ago, the BBC's Caroline Wyatt reports. European Press Review European Press Review- President Bush's war on terrorism's financial backing comes under scrutiny, as does democracy in Poland, following elections there at the weekend. Attack Suspects Arrested in Paris Attack Suspects Arrested in Paris- French police have detained four more people suspected of involvement in planning attacks against American targets in the country. Putin: 'We Are All to Blame' Putin: 'We Are All to Blame'- Russia's president says world leaders' trust in outdated security systems, and a lack of trust in each other, only served to help terrorists. Moscow: US May Use Tajik Airport Moscow: US May Use Tajik Airport- Reports from Russia say the defence minister, Sergei Ivanov, has said the airport in Tajikistan could be made available to the United States Air … Russian Press Review Russian Press Review- Russia's newspapers comment on President Putin's support for US reprisals against Afghanistan, and Central Asia's restrictive approach to Islam. President Putin's Promises to Washington President Putin's Promises to Washington- The BBC's Russian affairs analyst examines President Putin's offer to help in the struggle against terrorism, and what he expects in retu… Nato Hears US Strike Plans Nato Hears US Strike Plans- The US briefs Nato allies about its global anti-terrorism drive following the attacks on New York and Washington.