April 2003 Security News |
- Treasury Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Rules Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- The U.S. Treasury has proposed new regulations that would require advisers involved in the trading of securities and commodities to set up comprehensive programs to combat money laundering.
- Report Gives Overview of Terrorism in the Western Hemisphere Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- International terrorist groups have made Latin America a "battleground" to advance their causes elsewhere in the world, the State Department says.
- New Customer Identification Rules Target Terror Financing Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- The U.S. Treasury has issued final rules that require certain financial institutions to establish procedures to verify the identity of new account holders.
- Powell: 2004 Foreign Affairs Budget Targets Terrorism Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- The Bush administration's $28,500 million spending request for foreign operations in the fiscal year beginning October 1 includes $4,700 million to fight global terrorism, Secretary of State Colin Powell says.
- Terrorism in 2002 at Lowest Level in 33 Years, State Says Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- The 199 terrorist acts perpetrated worldwide in 2002 are the fewest in any year since 1969, says State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Cofer Black.
- State Department Names 36 Groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- Following is the list of Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, determined by the Secretary of State, plus a list of Other Terrorist Organizations from the "Patterns of Global Terrorism: 2002" report released April 30
- International Terrorists Killed 30 U.S. Citizens in 2002 Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- "International terrorists conducted 199 attacks in 2002, a significant drop (44 percent) from the 355 attacks recorded during 2001," the State Department's annual "Patterns of Global Terrorism" report says.
- Seven Nations Cited as Sponsors of Terror in State Department Report Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- The seven designated state sponsors of terrorism did not take the necessary steps in 2002 to disassociate themselves fully from their ties to terrorism, according to the Department of State's annual international terrorism report.
- Powell Cites "Unprecedented Progress" in War on Terrorism Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- Secretary of State Colin Powell says "unprecedented progress has been made" in the global war against terrorism.
- International Terrorist Attacks Fell 44 Percent in 2002 Washington File 30 Apr 2003 -- A decline in international terrorist attacks -- down 44 percent in 2002 from the previous year -- can be attributed to an intensively waged war on terrorism across every region of the world, the U.S. State Department's annual report on terrorism says.
- State Department: Terrorist Attacks Down 44 Percent in 2002 AFPS 30 Apr 2003 -- Terrorist attacks around the globe in 2002 were down 44 percent from the previous year, State Department experts announced here today.
- U-S-TERROR REPORT VOA 30 Apr 2003 -- The State Department, in its annual report on global terrorism, says the number of terror attacks declined sharply last year due to increased international cooperation and resolve. Seven countries Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, and Sudan were again listed as state sponsors of terrorism, though Iraq may soon come off the list.
- INDONESIA TERROR VOA 30 Apr 2003 -- Indonesian prosecutors have formally charged the first man accused of involvement in last October's bomb attack on the island of Bali, in which more than 200 people died. The move comes as the trial of the alleged leader of Indonesia's main terrorist organization moves into its second day in Jakarta
- ASIA / PEOPLE SMUGGLING VOA 30 Apr 2003 -- Ministers from the Asia Pacific region have wrapped up a three day conference in Bali, Indonesia praising recent successes in combating illegal migration and people smuggling.
- BUSH-TERROR VOA 30 Apr 2003 -- President Bush is praising Pakistan for the arrest of six suspected members of the al-Qaida terrorist network. He spoke during a meeting at the White House with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
- PAKISTAN/AL-Al QAIDA VOA 30 Apr 2003 -- Authorities in Pakistan say they have arrested six suspected members of what they call a "high-profile" al-Qaida terrorist cell. A Yemeni national believed to be involved in the October 2000 attack on a U-S warship in Yemen is said to be among the detainees. Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad.
- THAILAND/DRUG WAR VOA 30 Apr 2003 -- Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says a controversial anti-drug campaign has eradicated 90 percent of Thailand's illegal drug trafficking.
- Release of the 2002 "Patterns of Global Terrorism" Annual Report US Department of State 30 Apr 2003 -- " I am pleased to join Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Cofer Black in presenting Patterns of Global Terrorism 2002, our annual publication."
- Commerce Official Calls Free Economy Incompatible with Terrorism Washington File 29 Apr 2003 -- The international community must combat the threat of terrorism if it is to maintain the free trade and open markets necessary for the health of the global economy, according to Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Kenneth Juster.
- Ridge Announces New U.S. Entry-Exit System Washington File 29 Apr 2003 -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced plans April 29 for a new U.S. entry-exit system called U.S. VISIT, designed to make entering the United States easier for legitimate tourists, students and business travelers, while making it more difficult to enter the country illegally. The system is to use biometric identifiers such as photographs, fingerprints and iris scans.
- EDITORIAL: ASIA COMBATS TERRORISM VOA 29 Apr 2003 -- Many countries of Asia are important allies in the war against global terrorism. Asian nations are involved in rebuilding both Afghanistan and Iraq. As U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said, several Asian countries "have been key players in Operation Iraqi Freedom"
- INDONESIA / PEOPLE SMUGGLING VOA 29 Apr 2003 -- Over the past year, Indonesia and its neighbors have slowed the stream of illegal migrants attempting the perilous journey to Australia. But officials at a regional conference on people-smuggling this week are finding that more work needs to be done.
- EDITORIAL: JEMAAH ISLAMIAH ARRESTS VOA 29 Apr 2003 -- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell says Indonesia is striking hard at an al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist group Jemaah Islamiah [jah-mah is-lah-mee-ah]
- Black Says Global War on Terrorism Showing Results Washington File 28 Apr 2003 -- International terrorism is showing signs of weakening somewhat because of the aggressive global war being waged against it in an environment of international cooperation, says the State Department's top counterterrorism official.
- Ashcroft Outlines Efforts to Promote Rule of Law in the Americas Washington File 28 Apr 2003 -- The rule of law is an essential foundation for democracy, human rights and open markets, and the U.S. Department of Justice is actively engaged in promoting the rule of law in Latin America, says U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.
- NY / MEMORIAL / 9-11 VOA 28 Apr 2003 -- The agency in charge of redeveloping the World Trade Center site is conducting an international design competition for a memorial dedicated to the approximately three-thousand victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
- INDONESIA EXPLOSION VOA 27 Apr 2003 -- A small bomb has exploded at the airport in Indonesia's capital, injuring at least 11 people. So far authorities have not said who they think is responsible for the attack.
- IRAQ/AL QAIDA VOA 27 Apr 2003 -- A British newspaper alleges that it has uncovered documentation in Baghdad showing that Iraq made low-level contact with Osama bin Laden's al Qaida terrorist network in 1998.
- RUSSIA / TAJIKISTAN VOA 27 Apr 2003 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia will increase its troop presence in Tajikistan to counter what he claims are re-emerging threats from Taliban and Al-Qaida terrorist networks in neighboring Afghanistan. Mr. Putin announced the plans while addressing military commanders in Tajikistan, Moscow's key ally in the region.
- AIR INDIA-TRIAL PREVIEW VOA 26 Apr 2003 -- The trial for two men accused of bombing the Air India Flight 182 begins in Vancouver on Monday, after more than 17 years of investigation. The long and complicated trial is expected to last for at least a year.
- U.S. Making Progress on Foreign Student Data System Washington File 25 Apr 2003 -- Problems associated with the implementation of a new data system for monitoring foreign students in the United States are being addressed immediately, aggressively and accurately, say U.S. immigration officials.
- Immigration Services Soon to be Available Online Washington File 25 Apr 2003 -- The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) soon will allow immigrants to file certain popular application forms over the Internet for the first time. Beginning May 29, the applications for green cards and employment authorization can be filed electronically, according to an April 25 press release from BCIS.
- U.S. Immigration Service Launches Online Applications Washington File 25 Apr 2003 -- The U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) will offer electronic filing of certain application forms starting May 29. BCIS, formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service, issued a fact sheet explaining the program April 25.
- Parties to anti-nuclear weapons treaty to meet under shadow of terrorist concern UN News Centre 25 Apr 2003 -- A preparatory committee to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) - the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime - begins a two-week meeting in Geneva on Monday under the shadow of concern over nuclear materials falling into the hands of criminals or terrorists.
- RIDGE / BORDER SECURITY VOA 25 Apr 2003 -- U-S homeland security director Tom Ridge has met with his Mexican counterpart to discuss ways of speeding the flow of people and goods between the two countries. The Mexican official also urged new talks on the issue of Mexican migrants who are in the United States illegally.
- Ridge, Mexican Governance Secretary Assess Border Issues Progress Washington File 24 Apr 2003 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and his Mexican counterpart, Secretary of Governance Santiago Creel, issued a joint statement April 23 on progress achieved under the U.S.-Mexico Border Partnership accord.
- "U.S. Goes After 'Blood Money'," by David Aufhauser Washington File24 Apr 2003 -- This column by David Aufhauser, who is general counsel of the Treasury Department, first appeared in USA Today April 23, 2003 and is in the public domain.
- N-Y / 9-11 / REBUILDING VOA 24 Apr 2003 -- The Governor of New York, George Pataki, laid out an aggressive timeline today (Thursday) detailing his plan for rebuilding lower Manhattan, devastated in the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. The governor's plan calls for the construction of a massive tower at the World Trade Center site by the fifth anniversary of the attacks.
- JAPAN / CULT VOA 24 Apr 2003 -- In one of the most high profile criminal trials in Japanese history, prosecutors have requested the death sentence for the leader the Aum Shinrikyo cult. Final arguments were heard in Tokyo Thursday where doomsday guru Shoko Asahara has been on trial for seven years for masterminding the 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system.
- PAKISTAN / KARZAI VOA 23 Apr 2003 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ended a visit to Islamabad, after talking with Pakistan leaders on ways to root out terrorism in Afghanistan, and improve bilateral economic ties.
- INDONESIA/ARRESTS VOA 23 Apr 2003 -- Indonesian police say they have struck another blow against the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network with the arrest of 18 suspects. The arrests include two men suspected of being leaders of the group.
- INDONESIA / BASHIR TRIAL VOA 23 Apr 2003 -- The treason trial of a radical Muslim cleric has opened in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Abu Bakar Bashir - the alleged leader of a Southeast Asian terrorist group - stands accused of bombings to try to topple the Indonesian government.
- USNORTHCOM Emblem Illustrates New Commands Mission NORTHCOM 22 Apr 2003 -- March 31 marked the end of the first six months of operation for United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), the new unified military command born out of the September 11 attacks, with the mandate of providing homeland defense for North America.
- "Why America Needs Project BioShield," by Senator Judd Gregg Washington File 22 Apr 2003 -- This column by Senator Judd Gregg, Republican from New Hampshire, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, first appeared in The Washington Times April 22, 2003 and is in the public domain.
- U.S. Links Illegal Drug Production, Environmental Damage Washington File 21 Apr 2003 -- Marijuana cultivation strips the land. Cocaine producers cause deforestation. Methamphetamine labs are toxic waste sites. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is emphasizing the damage that drug traffickers do to the environment in a campaign launched for Earth Day.
- Ridge to Meet With Secretary Santiago Creel of Mexico Washington File 21 Apr 2003 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge will travel to San Diego, California, on April 23 to meet with his Mexican counterpart, Secretary Santiago Creel, to discuss progress stemming from the "Smart Border" accord signed by Mexico and the United States in 2002.
- Educators Demand Transparency, Timeliness, Predictability in Visa Process Washington File 21 Apr 2003 -- Changes in U.S. visa policy and new information requirements for international students and scholars in the United States must not hamper legitimate education exchange, says a group of international educators.
- Counter-Drug Policies Produce Results, U.N. Official Says Washington File 18 Apr 2003 -- Five years after nations of the world joined in a new coordinated counter-narcotics strategy, the head of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime says "sound drug policies produce substantially positive results." Antonio Maria Costa spoke April 16 at the Vienna meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
- Mueller Reports "Great Strides" in Preventing Terrorist Attacks Washington File 18 Apr 2003 -- The FBI has made great strides during the past several months in preventing future acts of terrorism against the United States and its interests abroad, and did so particularly during the war with Iraq, its director said April 17 at a Washington press conference.
- Justice Department Helps Coalition Intel Effort AFPS 18 Apr 2003 -- The U.S. Justice Department worked aggressively to both develop intelligence that the coalition against Saddam Hussein could use and to protect the United States from terrorist attack, said Attorney General John Ashcroft April 17.
- EDITORIAL: BASHIR TRIAL SLATED IN INDONESIA VOA 18 Apr 2003 -- The Indonesian government has indicted extremist Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir [AH-boo BAH-kahr BAH-SHEER] on charges of treason and terrorism. His trial is scheduled to begin on April 23rd. Bashir is the leader of Jemaah Islamiyah [jem-ah-ah is-lah-mee-ah], a terrorist group linked to al-Qaida. As Indonesian Defense Minister Matori Abdul Djalil [mah-TOE-ree ahb-DOOL jah-LEEL] said, "We know how dangerous he and other radical groups are. These radical movements are foes of democracy."
- Ashcroft Reports Successes of Justice's Iraqi Task Force Washington File 17 Apr 2003 -- The cooperation of thousands of Iraqis in the United States has been crucial to U.S. Department of Justice efforts to secure and safeguard the country, according to Attorney General John Ashcroft.
- Transcript: U.S. Sees Progress in Achieving Drug Reduction Goals Washington File 17 Apr 2003 -- Effective global action to control drug trafficking requires a wide-ranging effort recognizing the complex links between drug use, health problems, economic conditions, and criminal activity, said Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky April 17. She spoke as head of the U.S. delegation to a U.N.-sponsored meeting assessing the world's progress in combating drug problems.
- Treasury Recommends Anti-Money Laundering Action Against Nauru Washington File 17 Apr 2003 -- The Department of the Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network have proposed an anti-money laundering countermeasure against the Pacific island nation of Nauru.
- U.S. Committed to Achieving Both "Secure Borders" and "Open Doors" Washington File 17 Apr 2003 -- "Secure borders" and "open doors" -- two goals of U.S. visa policy -- are not mutually exclusive, according to Maura Harty, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
- Abbas Arrest Raises Legal, Diplomatic Questions RFE/L 17 Apr 2003 -- U.S. forces in Iraq have captured a leading terrorist. The man, Abu Abbas, already has been convicted in Italy of a notorious hijacking, but the United States may be interested in prosecuting him for the death of an American during that act of terror. The case, however, has many legal and diplomatic angles, and it may be a while before it is resolved
- EDITORIAL: CAPTURE OF ABU ABBAS VOA 17 Apr 2003 -- U.S.-led coalition forces are breaking Iraq's links to terrorism, as General Vince Brooks makes clear
- INTERNATIONAL CRIME ALERT: EL SHUKRIJUMAH VOA 17 Apr 2003 -- Adnan El Shukrijumah [ahd-nahn el shook-ree-joo-mah] is wanted for questioning by United States authorities. He is believed to have been involved in terrorist activities aimed at a number of countries, including the U.S.
- Terrorist Threat Level in U.S. Lowered from "High" to "Elevated" Washington File 16 Apr 2003 -- The Department of Homeland Security has lowered the threat advisory level on terrorist attacks in the United States from "high," or orange, to "elevated," or yellow, Deputy Press Secretary Scott McClellan told reporters.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Gets $6.71 Billion Washington File 16 Apr 2003 -- The FY'03 supplemental spending bill signed April 16 by President Bush will provide an additional $6.71 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to support domestic counterterrorism operations activated at the start of the war in Iraq.
- U.S. Says Ukraine No Longer Primary Money Laundering Concern Washington File 16 Apr 2003 -- As a result of "the important steps" Ukraine has taken "to address deficiencies in their anti-money laundering regime," the Treasury Department announced April 15 that it has rescinded the designation of Ukraine as a primary money laundering concern under Section 311 of the USA Patriot Act.
- Abu Abbas Capture Provides Evidence of Iraqi Support of Terrorism Washington File 16 Apr 2003 -- The capture in Baghdad of the notorious terrorist Abu Abbas "provides further evidence of the Saddam Hussein regime's connection to international terrorism," says Philip Reeker, deputy State Department spokesman.
- U.S. Forces Capture Terrorist Abu Abbas in Baghdad Washington File 16 Apr 2003 -- U.S. Army Special Forces troops, supported by elements of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, captured Palestinian terrorist Muhammad Abbas, who is also known as Abu Abbas, the secretary general of the terrorist group Palestine Liberation Front (PLF), a U.S. Central Command spokesman says.
- Ridge Lowers Terrorist Threat Level to Yellow AFPS16 Apr 2003 -- Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has lowered the nationwide threat level to "yellow" from "orange."
- BUSH / ABU ABBAS VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- The White House says the arrest of Palestinian terrorist Abu Abbas in Baghdad shows that U-S forces will track down terrorists wherever they are trying to hide.
- ITALY/ABBAS VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- Justice authorities in Italy said Wednesday that the Rome government will request the extradition of Palestinian guerrilla leader Abu Abbas now that he has been captured.
- ISRAEL/HOLIDAY ALERT VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- Fearing terror attacks during the week-long Jewish Passover holiday, Israel has imposed a complete closure on the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The announcement came shortly before the start of Passover, which begins (began) at sunset Wednesday.
- PENTAGON/TERRORIST VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- The Defense Department says it is looking into the legal issues involved in the capture of Palestinian terrorist leader Abu Abbas in Baghdad.
- ABBAS / KLINGHOFFER DAUGHTER VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- Relatives of an American man killed in a 1985 ship hijacking are hailing the capture in Iraq of the convicted mastermind of the crime.
- ABU ABBAS REACT VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- The Palestinian Authority has called for the United States to free fugitive P-L-O guerrilla leader Abu Abbas, who was captured by U-S Special Forces in Baghdad late Monday. But the Israeli government says Abu Abbas is a terrorist wanted by Italy and should be put on trial.
- U-S / Iraq / Abbas VOA 16 Apr 2003 -- Here in Washington, officials are citing the capture by U-S forces in Iraq of wanted Palestinian terrorist Abu Abbas as further evidence of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's links to terrorism. The State Department is rejecting Palestinian claims Abu Abbas had immunity from prosecution under a 1995 accord with Israel.
- U.S., Pakistani Officials Discuss Counterrorism, Law Enforcement Washington File 15 Apr 2003 -- The United States and Pakistan discussed law enforcement, counterterrorism and counternarcotics as part of a working group that met in Washington April 11.
- Security Council commends Al Qaida sanctions committee's 'proactive' approach UN News Centre 15 Apr 2003 -- Commending the "proactive" approach taken by its committee monitoring sanctions imposed against Usama bin Laden, the Taliban and Al Qaida, the Security Council today strongly encouraged Member States to submit, whenever they are able, implementation reports on entities and persons subject to the measures because of their links to the group or other terrorist operatives.
- USS Crommelin Keeps Nearly Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Market Navy NewStand 15 Apr 2003 -- One day in the early months of USS Crommelin's (FFG 37) deployment, Seaman John Holme was standing watch as forward lookout when he spotted the outline of a small craft on the horizon.
- America's Muslim Immigrants Flee to Canada VOA 14 Apr 2003 -- Tens of thousands of Muslim men who live in the United States are required to register with the Federal government by April 25th. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security say the program is helping to weed out potential terrorists. But this "special registration" is sending shockwaves through America's Muslim immigrant community. The deadline for Pakistanis expired last month. Rather than sign up, hundreds of families fled to Canada. More Muslims are expected to leave as the next deadline approaches.
- PAKISTAN / US- BOMBING VOA 14 Apr 2003 -- Pakistani court has convicted four men on charges of murder and terrorism in last year's deadly car bombing outside the U-S Consulate in Karachi. Two of the defendants have been sentenced to death.
- U-N/RIGHTS DEFENDERS VOA 14 Apr 2003 -- A U-N special investigator says threats against people who work to defend the human rights of others have increased and become worse since the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States. The investigator says human-rights defenders in all regions of the world are subjected to violations ranging from executions and torture to restrictions on their freedom of expression and association.
- NORAD/USNORTHCOM Chief of Staff Confirmed as Next Chief of National Guard NORTHCOM 11 Apr 2003 -- Congress today confirmed the nomination of Maj. Gen. H. Steven Blum, as the 25th Chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Congress also promoted him to the rank of lieutenant general.
- Cheney Says U.S. Will Break Alliance of Terrorists, Rogue States Washington File 09 Apr 2003 -- The alliance between terrorist networks seeking weapons of mass destruction and rogue states that have such weapons constitutes "the gravest current threat" to U.S. security, and therefore "a vital element" in America's antiterrorism strategy must be to break the alliance between these groups, Vice President Dick Cheney said April 9.
- Ridge Outlines New Security Measures for Commerce, Transportation Washington File 09 Apr 2003 -- The United States faces a "two-pronged challenge" in protecting its transportation and commerce systems, says Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Tom Ridge: safeguarding them and the nation's security while, at the same time, ensuring that the free flow of people, goods and commerce is not disrupted.
- UN official sees 'signs of progress' in global efforts against illicit drugs UN News Centre 08 Apr 2003 -- World governments and local communities have achieved promising results in the fight against illicit drugs by introducing innovative crop development strategies that give farmers an alternative to cultivating poppy and coca plants, the United Nations top anti-drug official said today.
- Rebuilding Ground Zero: Infrastructure Challenges VOA 08 Apr 2003 -- After intense competition and debate, a design by the architect Daniel Libeskind [lee buh skinned] was finally chosen for the Ground Zero site, where the World Trade Center complex once stood.
- "Our Vulnerable Seaport Security," by Senator Dianne Feinstein Washington File07 Apr 2003 -- This column by Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, who sits on the Senate Select Intelligence Committee and is the ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Homeland Security, first appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle April 7 and is in the public domain.
- PHILIPPINES/TERROR VOA 07 Apr 2003 -- Police in the Philippines are hunting for five Indonesians suspected of being involved in a deadly bombing in the southern Philippines last week. Police say these suspects are linked to the Southeast Asian terror network, Jemaah Islamiyah.
- FINAL FOUR SECURITY VOA 07 Apr 2003 -- With the war in Iraq and in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, security has been tightened at major events like this week's men's college basketball championship in New Orleans, Louisiana. The challenge is to prevent any incidents at the high-profile event and still allow fans to enjoy the game.
- F-16s arrive at Andersen to support homeland security mission PACAFNS 05 Apr 2003 -- F-16 Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrived here March 24 to participate in homeland security measures that have been ongoing since Sept. 11, 2001.
- PAK / U-S LOAN VOA 05 Apr 2003 -- The United States has formally forgiven one- billion dollars worth of loans to Pakistan, a reward for Pakistan's cooperation in the global war against terrorism.
- U.S., Canada Reach Agreement on Rail Shipments Security Washington File 04 Apr 2003 -- On April 3, U.S. and Canadian customs agencies and Canada's two major railways signed a declaration of principles to further enhance security at the Canada-U.S. border and to ensure Canada's secure rail access to the United States, according to a U.S. Customs Service press release.
- Security Council calls on UN Member States to submit counter-terrorism reports UN News Centre 04 Apr 2003 -- After hearing a report from its Counter-terrorism Committee (CTC) that the fight against the scourge had now gone global with the United Nations at its centre, the Security Council today called on UN Member States to urgently submit outstanding reports on their part in the battle.
- PHILIPPINES/BLAST VOA 03 Apr 2003 -- In the Philippines, gunmen opened fire and threw grenades at three mosques in the city of Davao - several hours after a bomb outside the city's port killed at least 16 people.
- SECURITY EXPERTS VOA 03 Apr 2003 -- Americans are adjusting to new security restrictions in public buildings, air terminals and in the workplace. A panel of experts recently looked at the challenges facing the country on the domestic front.
- U.S. Foreign Assistance to Eurasia Has Increased Anti-terror Focus Washington File 02 Apr 2003 -- The U.S. has important interests in Europe and Eurasia "that go beyond supporting the transition of the formerly Communist countries" -- such as combating terrorism, weapons proliferation, and drug and other illicit trafficking -- and these global interests became more pressing after the terrorist attacks of September 11, says a State Department official.
- COAST GUARD MARITIME SECURITY SPECIALISTS DEPLOY TO MEMPHIS, TENN; FIRST EVER FOR WESTERN RIVERS US Coast Guard 02 Apr 2003 -- In support of Operation Liberty Shield, a Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST), one of the Coast Guard's units that specialize in waterborne security, is helping to safeguard the waterways around Memphis, Tenn., beginning today.
- ASHCROFT / TERRORISM VOA 02 Apr 2003 -- U-S Attorney General John Ashcroft has outlined the results so far of what he says is the successful global war on terrorism. In a speech at a pro-Israel gathering in Washington, the attorney general also said the war in Iraq is part of the campaign against terror.
- U.S., Britain Join Efforts to Fight Drugs Washington File 01 Apr 2003 -- U.S. Director of National Drug Control Policy John Walters and British Home Secretary David Blunkett signed an agreement March 31 to combine their efforts in counterdrug research and technology in order to save money and avoid duplication of effort.
- U.S., U.K. to Strengthen Anti-terror Partnership Washington File 01 Apr 2003 -- The United States and the United Kingdom are strengthening their partnership in the war on terror, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and British Home Secretary David Blunkett told journalists after their meeting in Washington April 1.
- U.S., Britain Announce Joint Anti-Terrorism Working Group AFPS 01 Apr 2003 -- The U.S. and Britain will partner to establish a joint anti-terrorism working group, the two government's top civil security officials announced at a press briefing here today.
- JORDAN / TERRORISM VOA 01 Apr 2003 -- Jordan authorities have arrested an undisclosed number of Iraqis they suspect of plotting terrorist actions against U-S troops stationed in the country.
- U-S-BRITAIN - TERRORISM VOA 01 Apr 2003 -- The United States and Britain, jointly conducting the war in Iraq, are also working together more closely on trying to prevent simultaneous terrorist attacks at home. The two countries announced new cooperative efforts in combating terrorism at a news conference in Washington.
