MPs condemn atrocities and call for restraint

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An emergency session of the House of Commons has emphasized the UK government's unity in tracking down the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in the US. Secretary of State for Defence Geoff Hoon has indicated that the UK is considering what military assistance it can give to the US.

Police Protection, Terrorist Control, United Kingdom, United States, United States foreign relations, British foreign relations

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Atrocities may be designed to provoke America into costly military adventure

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The possibility that Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden was behind the terrorist attacks in the US is considered. It is speculated that, if he was involved, bin Laden is trying to provoke the US into an expensive military operation abroad.

Political activity, bin Laden, Osama

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Destroy bin Laden, then overthrow Saddam Hussein

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Preparations for Western military action against Afghanistan are discussed. Conflict with the Taliban is inevitable if Osama bin Laden is to be effectively targeted, and it also seems probable that there will be a renewed and final onslaught against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

Military Action, Planning, Column, Military policy, Military operations, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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