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UAE Cuts Ties with Taleban UAE Cuts Ties with Taleban- The United Arab Emirates cuts diplomatic ties with Afghanistan's ruling Taleban, who are now recognised by just two countries. Bin Laden's Middle Class Killers Bin Laden's Middle Class Killers- BBC correspondent Matt Frei meets the family of one of the men suspected of the terror hijacking in America. Hijack 'Suspect' Alive in Morocco Hijack 'Suspect' Alive in Morocco- A Saudi pilot initially named by the FBI as one of the hijacking suspects in the US terror attacks turns up in Morocco and denies any involvemen… Gulf States Line Up Behind US Gulf States Line Up Behind US- Gulf Arab states pledged full co-operation with Washington to end global terror attacks in a move certain to relieve the Americans. Israel Denies Iraqi Terror Attack Link Israel Denies Iraqi Terror Attack Link- Israel's military intelligence chief says there is no evidence of a link between the US terror attacks and Iraq. The Cult of Bin Laden The Cult of Bin Laden- BBC Middle East Correspondent Frank Gardner explains why Osama Bin Laden is becoming a cult hero in his home country. Profile: Bin Laden's Right Hand Man Profile: Bin Laden's Right Hand Man- Evidence is emerging that a radical Egyptian Islamist, Ayman al-Zawahri, has taken a key role in Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network. The Gulf Weighs up War The Gulf Weighs up War- The BBC's Julia Wheeler in the Gulf looks at how people are reacting to a war which may kill innocent Muslims, and jeopardize business. Iran to be Shown Terror Evidence Iran to be Shown Terror Evidence- The UK foreign secretary says Iran will be given documents showing Osama Bin Laden's involvement in the terror attacks on the US. Saudi Statement in Full Saudi Statement in Full- Full text of the Saudi Arabian Government's statement on the breaking off of diplomatic relations with the Taleban. Saudi Arabia Warns of West-Islam Split Saudi Arabia Warns of West-Islam Split- Saudi ambassador to London Ghazi Algosaibi says it would be "very dangerous" for world stability if the west is perceived as waging war aga… Arrest Warrant for 'Bin Laden Deputy' Arrest Warrant for 'Bin Laden Deputy'- Interpol issues a high-priority warrant for Egyptian militant Ayman al-Zawahri, thought to be chief ideologue of Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda … UK Foreign Secretary Meets Israeli PM UK Foreign Secretary Meets Israeli PM- UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw begins a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, despite an earlier row over Mr Straw's comments. UK Minister Under Pressure in Algeria UK Minister Under Pressure in Algeria- A British minister tells the Algerian Government that the UK cannot act against terrorist suspects living there without having firm evidence. Iraq Urges US Restraint Iraq Urges US Restraint- Iraq's foreign minister warns the US against using the attack on New York as an excuse to strike Iraq. EU Woos Iran With Coalition Deal EU Woos Iran With Coalition Deal- Senior European Union officials hold talks in Tehran on global co-operation against terrorism, but Iran's supreme leader condemns US plans, repor… Iranian Leader: No Help for US Iranian Leader: No Help for US- Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran will play no part in an attack on Afghanistan, accusing the US of seeking to exploit the current crisis for its own en… Syria Cautions EU on Terror Fight Syria Cautions EU on Terror Fight- Syria will only support an international anti-terror campaign if it is clearly defined and spares civilians, it tells the European Union. Saudi Air Base Blow for US Saudi Air Base Blow for US- Saudi Arabia's defence minister rules out the use of bases on Saudi territory for American-led strikes against Afghanistan's ruling Taleban. Bin Laden 'Hidden by Taleban' Bin Laden 'Hidden by Taleban'- A Taleban official says Saudi-born militant Osama Bin Laden is being kept at a secret location in Afghanistan for his own safety. Middle East Media Split Over Attacks Middle East Media Split Over Attacks- The media in the Middle East has divided along predictable lines in its reaction to the attacks on targets in the United States. Press Anguish Over US Co-operation Press Anguish Over US Co-operation- Newspapers in Pakistan and Afghanistan reacted strongly to the possibility of American military action in the region. Saddam Tells West 'Be Wise' Saddam Tells West 'Be Wise'- Iraq sends its first condolences to the victims of the US terror strikes, but President Saddam Hussein warns Western leaders to get conclusive proof b… Text: Musharraf Rallies Pakistani Nation Text: Musharraf Rallies Pakistani Nation- Excerpts from Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf's television address to the nation, defending his support for US policy. World Reaction in Quotes World Reaction in Quotes- Collection of reactions from leaders around the world to the attacks, with quotes and video clips. Aftermath of Disaster Aftermath of Disaster- Reports, photographs, and video footage. Day of Mourning Day of Mourning- Millions of people across the world joined in remembrance services for those who died in the terrorist attacks in the US. At 1100 BST people across Europe observe… Focus on Afghanistan Focus on Afghanistan- Audio and video footage looking at the country and the situation there. Analysis: Catching Bin Laden Analysis: Catching Bin Laden- How feasible would it be for the United States to capture its "prime suspect" in last week's attacks, Osama Bin Laden, asks the BBC. Mixed Response to 'Sky Marshal' Plan Mixed Response to 'Sky Marshal' Plan- Possible plans to introduce plain-clothes agents on flights and equip airline pilots with weapons have been met with a mixed response by News…