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BBC 'Regrets' Question Time Upset BBC 'Regrets' Question Time Upset- The BBC said it regretted any offence caused by a Question Time special on the US terrorist attacks. Attacks Force TV News Dilemmas Attacks Force TV News Dilemmas- The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington force difficult decisions for TV news executives, reports the BBC. What Now for the Taleban? What Now for the Taleban?- The BBC's John Simpson looks at Osama Bin Laden's relationship with the Taleban, and asks if the downfall of one will herald the downfall of the other. War Without Warfare War Without Warfare- Report by the BBC's Tom Carver, who watched the Pentagon burn on Tuesday. Search for Victims Continues Search for Victims Continues- The anxious wait continues for the Irish and British relatives and friends of people missing after the US terror attacks, reports the BBC. Repay US with Peace Urges Mallon Repay US with Peace Urges Mallon- Peace will repay the United States for its support for the Northern Ireland process, says acting Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon. New York Stares Terror in the Face New York Stares Terror in the Face- The BBC's Stephen Evans, who was in the World Trade Center when it was attacked, reflects on New Yorkers' resilience in the time of crisis. Man Escapes Tower 'Fireball' Man Escapes Tower 'Fireball'- A Northern Ireland man describes his escape after the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center in New York on Tuesday. Divided Nation: Divided Response Divided Nation: Divided Response- As America mourns its dead, the BBC's Jerusalem correspondent Orla Guerin looks at how Israelis and Palestinians have reacted to the bloodshed. Church Service for US Victims Church Service for US Victims- A remembrance service dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks in the US took place in Edinburgh. Scots Link to US Terror Suspect Scots Link to US Terror Suspect- A former SAS member alleges that guerrillas who protect US terror attack suspect Osama bin Laden were trained in Scotland. Towers Removed from Simulator Towers Removed from Simulator- A new edition of Microsoft's flight simulator computer game will not include the twin towers of the World Trade Center. EU Weighs Response to US Strikes EU Weighs Response to US Strikes- European Union leaders prepared to hold an extraordinary summit on Friday to discuss their response to the attacks on the US. Attacks Force Big Brother Dilemma Attacks Force Big Brother Dilemma- Producers of reality TV show Big Brother around the world decided whether to tell contestants about the US attacks. Middle East: Anti-terrorism Coalition Middle East: Anti-terrorism Coalition- Throughout the region many leaders have condemned the attacks on the US and pledged varying degrees of support. Germans Torn by Dilemma Germans Torn by Dilemma- Germans fear being targeted by terrorists and also being in a war against terrorism, as Patrick Bartlett reports. Tension and Courtesy in Islamabad Tension and Courtesy in Islamabad- The likelihood of American military action is causing widespread anxiety in Pakistan, says the BBC's Hugh Sykes. Plaid Delegates Debate Global Crisis Plaid Delegates Debate Global Crisis- Plaid Cymru chief executive Karl Davies says the US terrorist attacks have cast a "sombre shadow" over the party's annual conference. Military Action: Plaid Cymru Viewpoints Military Action: Plaid Cymru Viewpoints- Two key Plaid Cymru figures tell BBC News Online what action is needed in response to the terrorist attacks on America. IRA to Intensify Talks on Arms IRA to Intensify Talks on Arms- The IRA says it is to step up talks with the arms body in an effort to speed up progress towards resolving the weapons issue. Aerospace Firms Ready for Fallout Aerospace Firms Ready for Fallout- The aerospace industry in Wales is braced for possible cutbacks as leading firms announce major cutbacks after the US terror attacks. Princes Sign US Book of Condolence Princes Sign US Book of Condolence- Prince Charles and Prince William signed a book of condolence for victims of the attacks on the United States last week. Japan Bans Bin Laden Deals Japan Bans Bin Laden Deals- Japan says it will ban financial transactions with people linked to Osama Bin Laden and Afghanistan's ruling Taleban militia. Peace Rally Opposes US Strikes Peace Rally Opposes US Strikes- Hundreds attended a rally in Glasgow to express opposition to any military strike by the United States in the wake of the terror attacks. Dying for a Cause Dying for a Cause- The BBC's Nick Thorpe meets a group of young Turks willing to die for their beliefs. Afghanistan Veers Towards Chaos Afghanistan Veers Towards Chaos- The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark tells of the growing panic and sense of desperation gripping the Afghan people. Ghastliness of Ground Zero Ghastliness of Ground Zero- BBC Northern Ireland producer Marie Irvine describes the sobering atmosphere down at Ground Zero. Woman Learned to Fly with Terror Suspect Woman Learned to Fly with Terror Suspect- A West Midlands woman spent months at a flying school alongside one of the men suspected of being behind the US terror attacks, reports t… ID Cards Opposition Grows ID Cards Opposition Grows- Warnings grow against rushed introduction of identity cards as the UK government considers the scheme as part of anti-terrorism measures. Tower Survivor's 78th Floor Escape Tower Survivor's 78th Floor Escape- A Fermanagh man who survived the World Trade Center attack is among those featured in BBC NI's Spotlight programme on the Irish American commun… Anti-Terrorist Police Given More Time Anti-Terrorist Police Given More Time- Anti-terrorist police in London are given until Friday to continue questioning two men about the terror attacks in the US. Aerospace Firm Axes 900 Jobs Aerospace Firm Axes 900 Jobs- The parent company of Belfast aerospace firm Shorts announces substantial job losses in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on America. Terror Suspect 'Taught Hijackers' Terror Suspect 'Taught Hijackers'- An Algerian pilot held by British police was an instructor for four of the hijackers in the US terror attacks, a London court hears. Winning Over the West Winning Over the West- Jacky Rowland encounters anti-Taleban forces who believe that their moment has now arrived, but they may yet be disappointed by Washington. USA: The End of Innocence? USA: The End of Innocence?- Tom Carver sees a change in the American psyche following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Bin Laden 'Share Gains' Probe Bin Laden 'Share Gains' Probe- Financial watchdogs probe rumours that Osama Bin Laden tried to profit from stock trading ahead of last week's terrorist atrocities. China Demands US Attack Evidence China Demands US Attack Evidence- China asks for "concrete evidence" before it will support a US military strike against those suspected of involvement in last week's attacks. Philippines Moots Anti-Terrorist Coalition Philippines Moots Anti-Terrorist Coalition- The Philippines says it wants to launch a regional anti-terrorist coalition to support any retaliatory strikes by the United States. Islamic Groups Warn of Indonesia Violence Islamic Groups Warn of Indonesia Violence- Radical Islamic groups warn they will attack American targets in Indonesia if the US takes military action against Afghanistan. Megawati Warns Against Reprisals Megawati Warns Against Reprisals- Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri, the first Muslim leader to meet the US leader since last week's terror attacks, warns against reveng… Tajikistan's New-Found Fame Tajikistan's New-Found Fame- Journalists are descending on Afghanistan's little-known neighbour to report on how it will react if the US launches an attack on the Taleban. Japan Resumes Aid to US Allies Japan Resumes Aid to US Allies- Japan says it will give Pakistan and India emergency economic aid as part of its effort to help countries near Afghanistan that are co-operating wi… Russia Inspects Afghan Border Troops Russia Inspects Afghan Border Troops- Speculation grows that Tajikistan could be used as a base for any US military action in Afghanistan. Indonesian Muslims Wary of Bush Promises Indonesian Muslims Wary of Bush Promises- A senior Muslim figure in Indonesia says he is not satisfied with US assurances that its anti-terrorist campaign is not anti-Muslim. Attack Heralds China-US Thaw Attack Heralds China-US Thaw- China's response to the suicide attacks on New York and Washington may lead to an easing of tensions with the US. Asia Suffers Tourism Downturn Asia Suffers Tourism Downturn- Asia's economies are bracing themselves for a downturn in tourism, an industry worth billions of dollars. Pope Brings Message of Peace Pope Brings Message of Peace- Pope John Paul urges the use of peaceful means to settle conflicts as he begins a historic visit to Central Asia. Japanese PM Bolsters Washington Japanese PM Bolsters Washington- Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi leaves for the United States to pledge support in person for the fight against terrorism. Kazakhstan Offers US Help Kazakhstan Offers US Help- Kazakhstan's President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, says his country is prepared to back the US campaign against terrorism with all available means. Koizumi Pledges Japanese Support Koizumi Pledges Japanese Support- The Japanese prime minister meets President George W Bush in Washington, a day after seeing the devastation in New York for himself.