China, Pakistan to be anti-terror partners
Beijing, China, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has pledged to cooperate with Pakistan in fighting terrorism in the region, People's Daily said Friday.
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041217-021254-1808r.htm
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Russia takes first step towards new terror law
17 Dec 2004 17:10:15 GMT
Source: Reuters
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By Ivan Rodin
MOSCOW, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Russia's parliament gave initial support on Friday to a new anti-terrorism law seen by some deputies as undermining people's rights, but the government immediately reacted by saying it should be toned down.
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It would give Russian authorities the right to impose a 60-day security clampdown in any part of the country solely on suspicion that a terror attack was being planned.
The draft law foresees the imposition of "a state of terrorist danger" if authorities receive information -- even unconfirmed -- that suggests an attack is being planned.
During that period, even if no attack takes place, authorities could introduce emergency measures including banning public demonstrations, tapping telephones, conducting spot street checks and restricting movements of people and traffic.
The bill easily passed a first reading in the State Duma (lower house).
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L17529012.htm