11.   German officials said the international fight against terrorism, as well as the situation in the Middle East and the Balkans will be discussed.

12.   Hrinak acknowledged that the confusion was clarified and that the United States is convinced that Venezuela supports the international fight against terrorism.

13.   In a separate decision, the leaders agreed to boost their legal and law enforcement cooperation to help in the international fight against terrorism.

14.   Interpol on Monday approved an Egyptian proposal that calls on police agencies to share information as part of the international fight against terrorism.

15.   Israel has been removed from a blacklist of countries accused of not cooperating with the international fight against money laundering, while Russia remained on the roster.

16.   Japan sent an envoy to Pakistan on Tuesday to encourage that South Asian country in the international fight against terrorism, an official said.

17.   Malaysia and Indonesia say the international anti-terrorism fight should be led by the world body.

18.   Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said last week that the international fight against terrorism looks increasingly like a war against Islam.

19.   Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio arrived Thursday in Moscow for a visit that is expected to focus on the international fight against terrorism.

20.   President Alfonso Portillo condemned the attacks in his annual Independence Day speech on Saturday and said he supported the international fight against terrorism and organized crime.