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European Press Review European Press Review- President Bush's war on terrorism's financial backing comes under scrutiny, as does democracy in Poland, following elections there at the weekend. Attack Suspects Arrested in Paris Attack Suspects Arrested in Paris- French police have detained four more people suspected of involvement in planning attacks against American targets in the country. Putin: 'We Are All to Blame' Putin: 'We Are All to Blame'- Russia's president says world leaders' trust in outdated security systems, and a lack of trust in each other, only served to help terrorists. Moscow: US May Use Tajik Airport Moscow: US May Use Tajik Airport- Reports from Russia say the defence minister, Sergei Ivanov, has said the airport in Tajikistan could be made available to the United States Air … Russian Press Review Russian Press Review- Russia's newspapers comment on President Putin's support for US reprisals against Afghanistan, and Central Asia's restrictive approach to Islam. President Putin's Promises to Washington President Putin's Promises to Washington- The BBC's Russian affairs analyst examines President Putin's offer to help in the struggle against terrorism, and what he expects in retu… Nato Hears US Strike Plans Nato Hears US Strike Plans- The US briefs Nato allies about its global anti-terrorism drive following the attacks on New York and Washington. Spain Arrests Six Terror Suspects Spain Arrests Six Terror Suspects- Spanish police detain six men believed to be linked to Osama Bin Laden, the chief suspect behind the attacks on the US. French Police Probe Helicopter Plot French Police Probe Helicopter Plot- France is investigating whether Bin Laden supporters planned a helicopter strike on a US embassy in Paris, as European police chase dozens of … Chechens Told to Break with Bin Laden Chechens Told to Break with Bin Laden- Washington urges Chechen rebels to cut terrorist ties, less than two days after Russia backed the campaign against terrorism. Algerian Suspect 'Trained Hijackers' Algerian Suspect 'Trained Hijackers'- An Algerian arrested by British police instructed four of the hijackers involved in the US terror attacks, a London court is told. Arafat Fears New Israeli Attacks Arafat Fears New Israeli Attacks- Palestinians were warned by Yasser Arafat not to provoke Israeli attacks in the wake of the tragedies in America. Iraq Hails Attack on US Iraq Hails Attack on US- Report on Iraq celebrating what it calls 'America's humiliation', saying the US is paying the price for its 'arrogant and stupid policy'. Analysis: Impact on the Middle East Analysis: Impact on the Middle East- The BBC's Jim Muir, in Tehran, considers the effects of the attacks on US-Arab relations and the Middle East peace process. Tension Grips West Bank Towns Tension Grips West Bank Towns- Israeli troops surrounded the West Bank towns of Jenin and Jericho, amid signs of imminent high-level talks. Includes information about potential li… Egypt Helps US Anti-terror Campaign Egypt Helps US Anti-terror Campaign- Egypt promises to co-operate in the American investigation into the recent terror attacks, which may have been committed by its nationals. Gulf State Reviews Taleban Ties Gulf State Reviews Taleban Ties- The United Arab Emirates considers whether to cut its ties with the Taleban rulers of Afghanistan in the wake of terror attacks on the US. Iran Weighs up its Options Iran Weighs up its Options- The attacks on New York and Washington raise the possibility that Iran might side with the US in the fight against terrorism. Bin Laden Divides Arab Opinion Bin Laden Divides Arab Opinion- The Arab world is having trouble coming to terms with the issue of who was behind Tuesday's attacks in the US, reports the BBC. Iran Condemns Attacks on US Iran Condemns Attacks on US- Iran's Supreme Leader says last week's strikes on the US are "catastrophic acts" but warns against a military assault on Afghanistan. Algeria Tackles Islamic Militants Algeria Tackles Islamic Militants- The Algerian military says it has killed a significant number of militants, amid growing criticism over official failure to root out terrorism. Saudi King promises US full support Saudi King promises US full support- King Fahd assures America of his co-operation in the fight against terrorism, but many Saudis are not so supportive. Suspect's Father Defends Son Suspect's Father Defends Son- The father of Egyptian hijacker suspect Mohammed Atta has fiercely denied that his son could have been involved in the attacks. Iraq Denies Role in US Attacks Iraq Denies Role in US Attacks- Iraq's foreign minister defends his country after charges that a Baghdad official met one of the hijackers of last week's US air strikes. Explaining Arab Anger Explaining Arab Anger- BBC Tehran Correspondent Jim Muir explains the link between US foreign policy and the suicide bombings. Algeria 'Gives US Terror List' Algeria 'Gives US Terror List'- Reports say that Algeria has handed over two lists of people it considers possible terrorists to the US, some of whom may have links to Osama Bin L… Frightened Travellers 'Turn to El Al' Frightened Travellers 'Turn to El Al'- Israel's national airline, famed for its stringent levels of security, reports a rise in business following the terror attacks on America. Yemen Rounds up Muslim Extremists Yemen Rounds up Muslim Extremists- Suspected followers of Osama Bin Laden are among dozens arrested as Yemen seeks to co-operate with the US. Iran Warns of Anti-Western Backlash Iran Warns of Anti-Western Backlash- Iran warns that an attack on Afghanistan could cause another human disaster and trigger an anti-western backlash in the Muslim world. Saddam Criticises US Rescue Efforts Saddam Criticises US Rescue Efforts- President Saddam Hussein of Iraq has said his country would have offered help for the relief effort in the United States if it had been asked.