33 countries in terror battle pledge

Ministers from 33 countries have agreed to create common legal mechanisms that would make it easier to prosecute, extradite and keep terrorists in prison, delegates said in Bali today.

The countries set up two working groups to bolster evidence and intelligence sharing, encourage extradition treaties and improve co-operation among the police forces of the Asia Pacific region, according to a statement issued at the end of a two-day anti-terror conference.