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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.