Action to Contain Market Crisis
Governments, central banks and other authorities pledge to help avoid financial chaos, but concerted action could still be some way off.
Aerospace Firm Axes 900 Jobs
The parent company of Belfast aerospace firm Shorts announces substantial job losses in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on America.
Aerospace Firms Ready for Fallout
The aerospace industry in Wales is braced for possible cutbacks as leading firms announce major cutbacks after the US terror attacks.
Afghan Challenge Awaits US Military
The BBC's George Arney listens to Pakistan analysts' views on a possible US invasion of Afghanistan, where those who have gone before have failed.
Afghan Crisis Points up Pakistani Divisions
Pakistan can only guess at the long-term effects of the Afghan crisis which has already brought dismay to pro-democracy activists, reports the BBC.
Afghan Economy Fights for Survival
The Afghan economy exists at a subsistence level as its people cling to trade and agriculture to survive the ravages of war, reports the BBC.
Afghan Exodus Gathers Pace
Thousands of refugees defied border closures to escape the threat of US strikes, as the Taleban delayed a decision on extraditing Osama Bin Laden.
Afghan Exodus Still Growing
The number of people fleeing troubled Afghanistan tops one million, as fears grow of US attacks on the country.
Afghan Neighbours Key to US Success
Reports why Washington needs Afghanistan's northern neighbours to mount a successful operation against the Taleban.
Afghan Opium Prices 'Crash'
UN officials in Pakistan say the price of Afghan opium has collapsed following the terror attacks on the United States.
Afghan Opposition Flexes its Muscles
In northern Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley held by the opposition, there is a sense of expectation as pressure builds up on the Taleban.
Afghan Refugees Tell of Their Despair
BBC News Online's Daniel Lak reports on the plight of the Afghan refugees massing in Pakistan.
Afghanistan - A Tough Military Option
Eurasia analyst Malcolm Haslett assesses the difficulty the United States is likely to face if it decides to launch a strike against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Veers Towards Chaos
The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark tells of the growing panic and sense of desperation gripping the Afghan people.
Afghanistan's Clandestine Army
A revolutionary group run by Afghan women finds itself in the media spotlight following the terror attacks against the US.
Afghanistan's Turbulent History
The overthrow of Afghanistan's King Mohammad Zahir Shah in 1973 sparked a chain of events that have led to the desperate state that now exists, reports the BBC.
Afghans Hooked on the BBC
BBC World Service Pashto and Persian language radio broadcasts are one of the primary sources of news for Afghanistan.
Afghans Place Hopes in UN
The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark finds Afghans increasingly hopeful that the UN can help them return to a peaceful life.
Afghans Torch US Embassy
Pro-Taleban demonstrators set fire to cars and buildings in the vacant US embassy compound in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Africa's Sorrow Over US Terror Attacks
Political leaders in Africa spoke of their shock at the attacks, but some of their citizens expressed anti-American sentiments.
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