Issues

Call for African Pact Against Terrorism Call for African Pact Against Terrorism- The President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, calls for Africa to ensure that African countries are not used as bases for terrorist networks. Blair Meets African Reformers Blair Meets African Reformers- British Prime Minister Tony Blair met six African leaders, but the talks were overshadowed by the attacks on the US. Sudan 'Safe from US Attack' Sudan 'Safe from US Attack'- Sudan's Vice President reassures those who fear strikes on Sudan, where Osama Bin Laden was based until 1996. Liberia Bans Bin Laden Pictures Liberia Bans Bin Laden Pictures- The Liberian government deployed police to arrest any one selling or buying photographs of Osama Bin Laden, the prime suspect of the terror attack… Kenya Mourns with US Kenya Mourns with US- Kenya held a special memorial service in Nairobi for victims of the US attacks, attended by thousands, including President Moi. African Press on 'Day of Infamy' African Press on 'Day of Infamy'- Newspapers across the continent had an outpouring of sympathy for the United States, tempered with criticism and fear for the future. Africans Condolences and Caution Africans Condolences and Caution- Thoughts on the bomb attacks, from Africans around the world. Kenyan Bomb Survivor Advises 'Togetherness' Kenyan Bomb Survivor Advises 'Togetherness'- A survivor of the 1998 attack tells BBC News Online that the US victims should stick together to pull through. Africa's Sorrow Over US Terror Attacks Africa's Sorrow Over US Terror Attacks- Political leaders in Africa spoke of their shock at the attacks, but some of their citizens expressed anti-American sentiments. Pledge to Wipe Out Islamophobia Pledge to Wipe Out Islamophobia- Home Office Minister John Denham promises that the government will act to cut out the "cancer of Islamophobia" in British society. UK to Review Extradition Measures UK to Review Extradition Measures- Home Secretary David Blunkett has said he will sort out the UK's extradition laws in the wake of the terror attacks on the US. Duncan Smith Targets Crime-Terror Link Duncan Smith Targets Crime-Terror Link- The new Tory leader calls for war to be declared on the criminal activities that help to fund terrorism at home and abroad. UK Backs Terror Cash Clampdown UK Backs Terror Cash Clampdown- UK Chancellor Gordon Brown says Britain will back a UN resolution calling on all nations to clamp down on financing groups suspected of terrorism. Blair Warns Taleban They Must Act Blair Warns Taleban They Must Act- Tony Blair says the global alliance against terror is strengthening and warns the Taleban regime that "our enemy's friend is our enemy". Parliament to be Recalled Parliament to be Recalled- Parliament will be recalled early so MPs can hear a statement from the prime minister about the current international crisis. Analysis: Straw's Visit Divides Iran Analysis: Straw's Visit Divides Iran- The trip to Iran by Britain's foreign secretary Jack Straw splits the country in two, says Tehran correspondent Jim Muir. Blair Builds Support for Action Blair Builds Support for Action- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair briefs MPs and opposition leaders as the prospect of action in response to the US attacks grows. UK to see US Battle Plans UK to see US Battle Plans- The UK Government is to learn details of how the US aims to hit back at those it believes were behind the atrocities in New York and Washington. Straw Seeks Iran Anti-Terror Backing Straw Seeks Iran Anti-Terror Backing- UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is visiting Iran, hoping to gain support for the international fight against terrorism. Labour 'Unease' at Retaliation Plans Labour 'Unease' at Retaliation Plans- Labour backbenchers express concern about the UK's involvement in the campaign against terrorism launched after the US attacks. EU Opens Emergency Summit EU Opens Emergency Summit- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Brussels for a special EU meeting on the aftermath of the suicide attacks in the US. Iran Visit May Help US Ties Iran Visit May Help US Ties- The trip to Iran next week by Britain's foreign secretary may open a channel of communication between Iran and the US, says BBC correspondent Jim Muir. UK Foreign Secretary to Visit Iran UK Foreign Secretary to Visit Iran- UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says he will make an historic visit to Iran as Tony Blair arrives in Brussels for a summit of EU leaders. Blair Pledges Solidarity with US Blair Pledges Solidarity with US- The UK prime minister reaffirms his vow of support for the United States as he meets with President George W Bush in Washington. Blair Targets World Terrorism Blair Targets World Terrorism- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair insists the war against terrorism extends beyond targeting the Saudi-born dissident Osama Bin Laden. EU Must Act Fast on Terror - Blunkett EU Must Act Fast on Terror - Blunkett- UK Home Secretary David Blunkett presses the European Union to act quickly in introducing a raft of new counter-terrorism measures. Terror Attacks: Lib Dem Views Terror Attacks: Lib Dem Views- Two senior Liberal Democrat peers give BBC News Online their views on last week's atrocities and their wider implications. UK Targets Terrorist Finances UK Targets Terrorist Finances- UK Chancellor Gordon Brown vows an international assault on terrorist finances and sends a list of suspects to banks around the world. Blair Gives Taleban Firm Warning Blair Gives Taleban Firm Warning- Tony Blair gives the Taleban regime in Afghanistan a clear warning to hand over terrorist suspect Osama Bin Laden, or face the consequences. Blair Strides World Stage Blair Strides World Stage- BBC Political Editor Andrew Marr says Tony Blair's world role really has made the UK prime minister a bridge between America and Europe. Military Options: Tory Viewpoints Military Options: Tory Viewpoints- Conservatives Sir Malcolm Rifkind and John Maples give BBC News Online their views on the way ahead following the US terror attacks. Blair's War Team Blair's War Team- The prime minister has a handfull of key people advising him on the military and political consequences of his reactions to the New York atrocities. Blair to Visit US Blair to Visit US- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is to visit Washington and New York amid a flurry of international talks following the US terrorist attacks. Blair's Balancing Act Blair's Balancing Act- Tony Blair faces a difficult time seeking to keep the support of his political party and the public at large for military action against terror. Duncan Smith Offers National Unity Duncan Smith Offers National Unity- New Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith offered, "behind closed doors", help to Tony Blair in a show of unity against terrorism. Military Action: Labour Viewpoints Military Action: Labour Viewpoints- Two key Labour Party figures tell BBC News Online what action is needed in response to the terrorist attacks on America. Short Shrift for Reticence Short Shrift for Reticence- Clare Short's warning that it would be "intolerable" for more innocent people to be killed in a terror response is typical of her straight-talking styl… Blair Steps up Talks on Terror Attacks Blair Steps up Talks on Terror Attacks- Downing Street warns "difficult decisions" lie ahead as European Union leaders announce plans for an emergency summit on Friday. Call for Caution Over Military Action Call for Caution Over Military Action- International development secretary Clare Short warns against taking military action which would harm Afghan civilians. Blair Holds Attack Talks Blair Holds Attack Talks- Prime Minister Tony Blair was holding telephone talks with world leaders on Saturday to further discuss the US attacks. Osama Bin Laden's Sister is in UK Osama Bin Laden's Sister is in UK- The sister of Osama Bin Laden is living in the UK, Whitehall sources confirm. A Fearfully Unique Occasion A Fearfully Unique Occasion- It is hard to think of a single occasion since the second world war when the House of Commons has been so united, so grieving, or so fearful, reports … MPs Debate 'Act of War' MPs Debate 'Act of War'- Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says "turning the other cheek" would raise new dangers during the Commons debate on the US attacks. Blair Pledges Action Against Terror Blair Pledges Action Against Terror- The UK prime minister warns that worldwide action must be taken to defeat terrorists before they have the chance to use nuclear weapons. Emergency Cabinet Meets in Number 10 Emergency Cabinet Meets in Number 10- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has held an emergency cabinet meeting after a summit with senior ministers and security chiefs. Greens Urge US Restraint Greens Urge US Restraint- America should hold back from any immediate vengeful attacks, says the UK Green Party as its conference begins. Britons Tell of Miraculous Escapes Britons Tell of Miraculous Escapes- British businessmen describe their terror as they escaped the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. When parliament has been recalled When parliament has been recalled- A look at other times of national and international crisis when parliament has been recalled. UK Death Toll 'May Reach Hundreds' UK Death Toll 'May Reach Hundreds'- Downing Street said that hundreds of UK citizens could be among the casualties in the World Trade Center attacks. TUC Ends Conference Early TUC Ends Conference Early- The TUC ended its conference early after delegates were left stunned by the terror attacks in the US.