Authorities predicted the actions would weaken the local off-shoot of the terror network, arguing that support for the group had waned and replacing the leadership would be difficult.

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In their remarks to the meeting, the finance officials repeatedly called for tougher steps to choke off terror financing, pointing to the link between global security and economic prosperity.

CNN: Finance ministers urge vigilance

For instance, lorries crossing into Manhattan are now subject to stringent checks, and the local press is full of reports on "lockdown" plans which would seal off the island should intelligence suggest another terror attack is imminent.

BBC: Met chief learns NY terror lessons

White House lawyers were heading to a federal court Friday to ask a judge to hold off on looking into destroyed CIA videotapes of terror suspect interrogations.

NPR: Judge Weighs Legality of CIA Tapes' Destruction