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Afghanistan
International Organizations
(UN, NATO, etc)
The al-Qaida Network
Pakistan
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U.S., Southeast Asian Nations Vow to Combat Terrorism
 Update:
In a move aimed at bolstering efforts to combat international terrorism,
the United States and a bloc of Southeast Asian nations signed a major
treaty Thursday aimed at improving intelligence sharing and police cooperation.
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed
the accord along with representatives of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations [ASEAN], including officials from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia,
Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
(8/1/02)
U.S.
Charges Abu Sayyaf Members in Missionary's Death
Update:
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced an indictment against five
alleged leaders of the militant group Abu Sayyaf in the rash of kidnappings
that led to the death of an American missionary. (7/23/02)
U.S.
Army Helicopter Down After Exercise in Philippines
Update:
Rescuers recover three bodies from the sea after a U.S. Army helicopter
crash off the coast of the Philippines. There are no known survivors
of the eight crew members and two Air Force para-rescue jumpers. (2/22/02)
Update:
The MH-47E Chinook helicopter went down while taking part in anti-terrorism
training exercises in the Philippines. (2/21/02)
Filipino
Troops Clash with Abu Sayyaf as U.S. Training Begins
 Update:
Filipino troops killed at least five Islamic militants today, one day
after beginning training exercises with the United States to wipe out
the Abu Sayyaf guerrilla organization. (2/1/02)
Update:
As training exercises are set to begin with U.S. forces, the Filipino
government defended its anti-terror efforts. (1/30/02)
The
Philippine ambassador to the U.S. discusses his country's effort
to combat Islamic militants in the south. (1/16/02)
Update:
U.S. troops begin arriving in the Philippines to help combat Islamic
guerillas. (1/10/02)
Philippine
President
Gloria Arroyo discusses her country's battle with domestic and foreign
terrorism. (11/19/02)
Profile:
The Abu Sayyaf
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