Bush calls for steps to end terrorism

BEFORE sceptical world leaders, US President George W Bush yesterday urged compassion for the needy and pressed the global community to “put the terrorists on notice” by cracking down on any activities that could incite deadly attacks.

Mr Bush, addressing more than 160 presidents, prime ministers and kings gathered for three days of UN General Assembly meetings, was seeking to sell his blueprints for spreading democracy in Iraq and elsewhere, overhauling the United Nations and expanding trade.

"The terrorists must know that wherever they go, they cannot escape justice," Mr Bush said.