Ministers say they do not believe his disappearance is linked to any terrorism planning in the UK, and his TPim was intended to prevent fundraising and overseas travel.

BBC: Labour questions TPims as terror suspect absconds

He said "compelling evidence" linked Mr Cowan to the planning and execution of the escape and getaway.

BBC: Andrew Farndon

The effort is to see whether targets can be specifically linked to the airliner incident and its planning.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

The US says it is planning to relocate several thousand marines off Okinawa, but has linked their departure to progress on the stalled base relocation plan.

BBC: US troops held over Okinawa alleged rape

The US says it is planning to relocate several thousand marines off Okinawa to Guam, but has linked their departure to progress on a new base in the north of the island - which many residents oppose.

BBC: US sailors admit Okinawa rape