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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.