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 Tuesday, 18 September, 2001, 12:15 GMT 13:15 UK

refugees Afghan exodus gathers pace
 Thousands of refugees defy border closures to escape the threat of US strikes, as the Taleban delay a decision on extraditing Osama Bin Laden.
Also:
US 'planned attack on Taleban'
UNHCR prepares for major Afghan crisis
On edge: Afghanistan's neighbours
Analysis: Pakistan's tough choice


A Muslim student at the University of Tennessee US trials of Muslims delayed
 US judges delay trials of Muslims for fear of jurors' bias amid a wave of anger over last week's suicide attacks.
Also:
Hopes fade for missing
US terror threat remains
A community under siege


Markets nervous despite rate cuts
European stock markets remain depressed, despite renewed efforts by central banks to support major economies.
Also:
Q&A;: The Wall Street plunge
Solemn traders return to Wall Street
US and ECB cut rates to stem panic


Blair on diplomatic offensive
 UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is to visit Washington and New York amid a flurry of talks following the US terrorist attacks.

UK cuts interest rates
 The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% despite an inflation rise, responding to cuts by the US Federal Reserve and the ECB.

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AFRICA
Zanu-PF approves land deal
 		EUROPE
Mass arrests after Chechnya attacks
AMERICAS
US terror threat remains
 		MIDDLE EAST
Iran condemns attacks on US
ASIA-PACIFIC
Koreas agree to family reunions
 		SOUTH ASIA
US 'planned attack on Taleban'


SPORT NEWS

Uefa agrees to Gers switch
Uefa announces plans for Rangers' tie with Anzhi Makhachkala to be a one-off game at a neutral venue.


TOP STORIES AROUND THE UK

Desperate airlines in crisis talks
The UK transport secretary meets airline chiefs in order to discuss financial aid, after crisis talks in the US and EU.

Russell jurors visit country lane
The jury in the trial of Michael Stone, who denies murdering Lin and Megan Russell, visits the scene of the deaths in Kent.

UK POLITICS

Search on for Hume successor
Speculation about who will replace John Hume as SDLP leader is gathering pace after the veteran politician announced he is to resign.

BUSINESS

Japan joins economic support drive
Japan eases monetary policy, joining a global drive to see-off recession and calm markets following last week's terrorist attacks.

ENTERTAINMENT

UK actors mull pay strike
UK actors' union Equity is to decide whether to escalate a pay dispute - supported by Ewan McGregor and Julie Walters - into a strike.

SCI/TECH

The destructive forces unleashed
A physics professor calculates the amount of energy released in the hijack attacks on the World Trade Center.

HEALTH

'Unsafe' hospitals blasted by inspectors
Three Warwickshire hospitals could be risking the lives of patients, says a scathing watchdog report.

EDUCATION

Students block Islamic militants
A militant Islamic group is being barred from campuses by student leaders who say their recruitment leaflets are promoting "hatred".

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The BBC's Jonathan Marcus looks at how Britain could help the US in punitive attacks
America's closest ally

boyOn the edge
Afghanistan's neighbours watch and wait

As wannabe recruits queue to sign up, peace vigils are held across the USWar and peace
Many Americans fear the desire for revenge

Four New York shows close while others report drop in profits since the suicide attacks Curtain call
Broadway shows buckle as ticket sales fall

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