The bombing in Afghanistan continued throughout the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Taliban government was swept from power much more swiftly than was previously anticipated.

While there are still pockets of resistance in Afghanistan, the next problem facing the international community is the eradication of international terrorist organizations. One of the keys to doing this will be the tracking down and freezing of terrorist funds.

This issue was discussed by the Group of Seven at a meeting Oct. 6 that resulted in an action plan being announced.