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Afghan Opposition Flexes its Muscles Afghan Opposition Flexes its Muscles
Afghan Opposition Flexes its Muscles- In northern Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley held by the opposition, there is a sense of expectation as pressure builds up on the Taleban. ...
Aid Agencies Prepare for Afghan Tragedy Aid Agencies Prepare for Afghan Tragedy
Aid Agencies Prepare for Afghan Tragedy- International relief agencies gear up to fend off a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. ...
Kashmiri Protests Against US Action Kashmiri Protests Against US Action
Kashmiri Protests Against US Action- A general strike in Indian-administered Kashmir turned violent as Muslims took to the streets to protest against possible US attacks on Afghanistan. ...
Congressmen Back Lifting Pakistan Sanctions Congressmen Back Lifting Pakistan Sanctions
Congressmen Back Lifting Pakistan Sanctions- The heads of the foreign relations committees in the US Congress support easing sanctions against Pakistan following its pledge to help the US fight terrorism. ...
Pakistan Protests Turn Violent Pakistan Protests Turn Violent
Pakistan Protests Turn Violent- Four people are killed in Karachi as thousands of Taleban supporters protest against government support for the US. ...
Afghans Hooked on the BBC Afghans Hooked on the BBC
Afghans Hooked on the BBC- BBC World Service Pashto and Persian language radio broadcasts are one of the primary sources of news for Afghanistan. ...
India Says Taleban Recall Kashmir Militants India Says Taleban Recall Kashmir Militants
India Says Taleban Recall Kashmir Militants- India's Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh says the Taleban leadership is calling on Afghan fighters in Kashmir to return home ahead of a possible US military attack. ...
US Rejects Bin Laden Ruling US Rejects Bin Laden Ruling
US Rejects Bin Laden Ruling- The US demands that Osama Bin Laden be handed over to "responsible authorities", rejecting an apparent Taleban compromise move. ...
Afghan Exodus Still Growing Afghan Exodus Still Growing
Afghan Exodus Still Growing- The number of people fleeing troubled Afghanistan tops one million, as fears grow of US attacks on the country. ...
BBC Increases Service in Afghan Area BBC Increases Service in Afghan Area
BBC Increases Service in Afghan Area- The BBC World Service has increased its broadcasts serving Afghanistan and the surrounding region. ...
The Language of Conflict The Language of Conflict
The Language of Conflict- BBC Middle East and Islamic affairs analyst Roger Hardy explains why the use of language has become so sensitive in the current international crisis. ...
Tajikistan Shuts Out Afghans Tajikistan Shuts Out Afghans
Tajikistan Shuts Out Afghans- After talks with Russia, Tajikistan closes its border to Afghan refugees who are fleeing their homeland for fear of US retaliatory strikes. ...
Pakistan Militants Step Up Protests Pakistan Militants Step Up Protests
Pakistan Militants Step Up Protests- Islamic hardliners across Pakistan rally against President Musharraf's decision to support the US in a possible strike on Afghanistan. ...
Indian Muslims Oppose US Action Indian Muslims Oppose US Action
Indian Muslims Oppose US Action- There is growing concern among India's 120 million Muslims about the degree of support Delhi is offering the US for its campaign against Osama bin Laden, reports the BBC. ...
Analysis: Afghan Ruling on Bin Laden Analysis: Afghan Ruling on Bin Laden
Analysis: Afghan Ruling on Bin Laden- The BBC's Islamic affairs analyst, Roger Hardy, examines the significance of the clerics' decision to ask the Saudi-born radical to leave the country. ...
India Angered by Musharraf 'Tirade' India Angered by Musharraf 'Tirade'
India Angered by Musharraf 'Tirade'- India reacts to remarks by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf telling Delhi to "lay off" exploiting the current crisis in his country. ...
Pakistan Warns of 'Destruction' Pakistan Warns of 'Destruction'
Pakistan Warns of 'Destruction'- President Musharraf says Pakistan is facing its worst crisis for 30 years over its support for the US action against Osama Bin Laden. ...
Pakistani Traders Wary Pakistani Traders Wary
Pakistani Traders Wary- Financial market regulators in Pakistan are about to decide whether the country's stock markets should reopen for trading on Thursday. ...
Taleban Leader Protests Bin Laden's Innocence Taleban Leader Protests Bin Laden's Innocence
Taleban Leader Protests Bin Laden's Innocence- The text of a message from the Taleban's supreme leader, in which he protests Bin Laden's innocence. ...
Air India Introduces Plastic Cutlery Air India Introduces Plastic Cutlery
Air India Introduces Plastic Cutlery- India's international carrier, Air India, says it has replaced its steel and silver-plated cutlery with plastic. ...
US Gets Bangladesh Backing US Gets Bangladesh Backing
US Gets Bangladesh Backing- Bangladesh's caretaker government agrees to a request by the US for logistical support in the event of an attack on Afghanistan. ...
Bring Afghans Together Urges UN official Bring Afghans Together Urges UN official
Bring Afghans Together Urges UN official- A senior United Nations official has urged the United States and its allies to bring Afghans into its coalition against Osama bin Laden. ...
Embassies Act on Pakistan Unrest Embassies Act on Pakistan Unrest
Embassies Act on Pakistan Unrest- Western embassies in Pakistan order the families of diplomats and non-essential staff to leave the capital, Islamabad. ...
Taleban Demand Proof on Bin Laden Taleban Demand Proof on Bin Laden
Taleban Demand Proof on Bin Laden- The leader of Afghanistan's Taleban regime tells a meeting of senior clerics that Osama Bin Laden will not be extradited without evidence. ...
Bomb Blast in Pakistan Bomb Blast in Pakistan
Bomb Blast in Pakistan- At least six people were killed in a bomb explosion in the Pakistani town of Sialkot, near the Indian border. ...
Kabul Checkpoints Stem Refugee Exodus Kabul Checkpoints Stem Refugee Exodus
Kabul Checkpoints Stem Refugee Exodus- The Taleban set up checkpoints around Kabul to restrict movement, as refugees try desperately to escape to Pakistan. ...
Bangladesh Agrees to US Facilities Request Bangladesh Agrees to US Facilities Request
Bangladesh Agrees to US Facilities Request- The caretaker government of Bangladesh agrees to a request by the United States to use the nation's airspace, airfields and port facilities. ...
Anti-Taleban Faction Sides with Bin Laden Anti-Taleban Faction Sides with Bin Laden
Anti-Taleban Faction Sides with Bin Laden- A leading figure in Afghanistan's anti-Taleban opposition says his group would fight alongside the Taleban if the US invaded. ...
Who is Osama Bin Laden? Who is Osama Bin Laden?
Who is Osama Bin Laden?- The United States suspects Osama Bin Laden, a wealthy Saudi-born dissident based in Afghanistan, is behind a string of terrorist attacks. ...
The Taleban Military Machine The Taleban Military Machine
The Taleban Military Machine- BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Marcos examines possible US strategies for attacking the Taleban. ...
Letter From Afghanistan Letter From Afghanistan
Letter From Afghanistan- An Afghan who is trapped at the Pakistan border makes a plea to the United States in a letter smuggled out to the BBC. ...
Karachi Protest Against US Karachi Protest Against US
Karachi Protest Against US- Thousands of religious students in the Pakistani city of Karachi protested at possible military action by the US against Afghanistan. ...
US 'Planned Attack on Taleban' US 'Planned Attack on Taleban'
US 'Planned Attack on Taleban'- The BBC is told that the US was planning military action against Osama bin Laden and the Taleban even before last week's attacks. ...
Airlines Suspend Sri Lanka Flights Airlines Suspend Sri Lanka Flights
Airlines Suspend Sri Lanka Flights- Gulf Air and Emirates suspended services to Sri Lanka after a massive increase in war-risk insurance on flights to Colombo. ...
Bin Laden's Afghan Victims Bin Laden's Afghan Victims
Bin Laden's Afghan Victims- Kate Clark hears evidence of a scorched earth policy carried out by the Taleban to counter resistance. ...
Afghan Exodus Gathers Pace Afghan Exodus Gathers Pace
Afghan Exodus Gathers Pace- Thousands of refugees defied border closures to escape the threat of US strikes, as the Taleban delayed a decision on extraditing Osama Bin Laden. ...
Analysis: Pakistan's Tough Choice Analysis: Pakistan's Tough Choice
Analysis: Pakistan's Tough Choice- The events of last week in the US have pushed Pakistan into choosing between its old ally, the United States, and its closest neighbour, Afghanistan. ...
Pakistani Hospitals on Alert Pakistani Hospitals on Alert
Pakistani Hospitals on Alert- Emergency measures are ordered in hospitals in south-west Pakistan in anticipation of a possible attack by the US on Afghanistan. ...
Analysis: Who are the Taleban? Analysis: Who are the Taleban?
Analysis: Who are the Taleban?- BBC News Online looks at the history and background of the Taleban movement that has ruled much of Afghanistan for the last four years. ...
India and Pakistan Watch Afghanistan India and Pakistan Watch Afghanistan
India and Pakistan Watch Afghanistan- The BBC's Mike Wooldridge examines how the emerging situation in Afghanistan is likely to affect relations between India and Pakistan. ...
Pakistan's Views Possible US Retaliation Pakistan's Views Possible US Retaliation
Pakistan's Views Possible US Retaliation- Owen Bennett Jones asks the people of Peshawar about their views on any impending US military action. ...
UN Prepares for Major Afghan Crisis UN Prepares for Major Afghan Crisis
UN Prepares for Major Afghan Crisis- The UN refugee agency is sending emergency staff to Pakistan and Iran, warning of a possible major humanitarian disaster for Afghans. ...
Indian Markets Crash Indian Markets Crash
Indian Markets Crash- Indian stocks hit an eight-year low as investors sell heavily amid fears of a US strike on Afghanistan. ...
Afghanistan - A Tough Military Option Afghanistan - A Tough Military Option
Afghanistan - A Tough Military Option- Eurasia analyst Malcolm Haslett assesses the difficulty the United States is likely to face if it decides to launch a strike against Afghanistan. ...
Indian Muslim Leader Warns of Protests Indian Muslim Leader Warns of Protests
Indian Muslim Leader Warns of Protests- The chief cleric of India's largest mosque warns the US not to attack Afghanistan without proof of its role in last Tuesday's events. ...
US Seeks Bangladesh Assistance US Seeks Bangladesh Assistance
US Seeks Bangladesh Assistance- The United States asks Bangladesh for the use of its ports and airports in the event of possible attacks against Afghanistan. ...
On Edge: Afghanistan's Neighbours On Edge: Afghanistan's Neighbours
On Edge: Afghanistan's Neighbours- Afghanistan's neighbours have much to be concerned about in the current crisis, whatever their view of the Taleban, reports the BBC. ...
Pakistan Seeks Bin Laden Handover Pakistan Seeks Bin Laden Handover
Pakistan Seeks Bin Laden Handover- Pakistan is to send a delegation to persuade the Taleban to hand over Osama Bin Laden as Afghans flee from possible US attacks. ...
Fears of New Afghan Exodus Fears of New Afghan Exodus
Fears of New Afghan Exodus- Iran shuts its border with Afghanistan fearing a new wave of refugees fleeing US reprisals against the Taleban and Osama Bin Laden. ...
Analysis: Pakistan's Role in US plans Analysis: Pakistan's Role in US plans
Analysis: Pakistan's Role in US plans- Looks at the implications of Pakistan's agreement to co-operate with the US in its campaign against Osama Bin Laden. ...

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