U.N. Mandates British-Led Force for Kabul
British Marine commandos began their peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan Friday after receiving unanimous U.N. Security Council backing for a six-month deployment, with their first task being to provide security for Afghanistan's incoming government.

U.S. Policies Played "Significant Role" in Terror Attacks: International Poll
World opinion leaders feel that Washington's policies contributed to the deadly September 11 attacks, while strongly supporting the U.S.-led war on terrorism, according to a new survey in 24 countries.

Israel Denounces U.N. Call for Mideast Observer Force
Continuing its rejection of any international monitoring of the military campaign against Palestinians, Israel denounced Friday a non-binding resolution adopted by the U.N. General Assembly overnight, which calls for observers to be sent to the occupied Palestinian territories, news agencies reported.

Civil Groups Demand Information About Detainees
A coalition of 16 civil liberties groups filed suit against the U.S. Justice Department earlier this week demanding information about those arrested and detained in the wake of the deadly September 11 attacks.

• India Refuses to Share Evidence With Pakistan, Rejects Talks
• State Dept. Says Palestinians Must Do More, Israel Must Also Take Steps
• Arab Dailies Urge Ministers to Break Wall of Silence
• Abu Sayyaf Leader Janjalani Included on U.S. Terrorists List
• Kansas Muslim Offers Help to Free Abu Sayyaf Hostages
• Ulamas Accused of Slander, Causing Disunity Among Muslims in Malaysia
• Be Moderate in Outlook, Singapore Muslims
• Fear of Intifadah Pursues Jews in The Netherlands
• Arms Ordered Off Kabul Streets, U.N. to Vote on Multinational Force
• Palestinians Clash With Police Trying to Arrest Hamas Leader
• One Killed as Israel Renews Onslaught; Arab League Weighs Boycott