Suspected Terrorist Attack on World Trade Center
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U.S. freezes terrorists' assets
WASHINGTON -- President Bush, calling for a "strike on the financial foundation" of terrorists, demanded Monday that foreign banks follow America's lead and freeze the assets of 27 individuals and organizations. Osama bin Laden accused Bush of leading a new crusade against Islam "under the flag of the cross." 09/24/01
 Beth A. Keiser / Associated Press Frances Ortega, right, cries with her daughter, Quasha, 9, during a memorial service at Yankee Stadium for the victims of the terrorist attacks.  |
WASHINGTON -- Investigators are examining gruesome radio transmissions from the cockpit of a hijacked jet that include the sounds of the pilots being violently overcome and possibly murdered by terrorists. 09/24/01
West Bank slaying threatens truce talks
JERUSALEM -- Palestinian gunmen today killed an Israeli woman in a West Bank, undercutting prospects for Mideast truce talks urgently sought by the United States as it tries to bring Arab countries into its anti-terror coalition. 09/24/01
Government grounds crop-dusters
WASHINGTON -- The federal government ordered a one-day grounding of crop-dusting planes nationwide, and newspapers reported possible links between the aircraft and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. 09/24/01
U.S. promises proof of bin Laden's involvement
WASHINGTON -- The United States, setting the stage to retaliate against suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden and his Afghan protectors, pledged Sunday to prove his guilt to the world soon while proceeding with its military buildup in the region. 09/24/01
Yemeni man held for fake passports
TORONTO -- A Yemeni man who allegedly holds a Michigan driver's license is being held in Canada for carrying false Yemeni passports aboard an international flight that was diverted to Toronto on the day of terrorist attacks. 09/24/01
Taliban say U.S. should change Mideast policies
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Osama bin Laden called on Muslims to join a holy war against "the American crusade," and the United Nations said Monday that Afghanistan's ruling Taliban militia have virtually shut down its humanitarian operations by threatening to kill its remaining staff. 09/24/01
Ex-king of Afghanistan to help if Taliban ousted
ROME -- Afghanistan's exiled king stands ready to help his country form a transitional government if the Taliban are overthrown, an aide said Sunday as the ousted monarch prepared to meet with a UN representative. 09/24/01
Saudis: Base off limits for strikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Will the United States be able to use Prince Sultan Air Base to command its military operations against terrorism? 09/24/01
Faith takes field at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK -- Representatives of New York's broad spectrum of faiths took the field of Yankee Stadium on Sunday for a flag-draped gathering of prayer for the victims of terrorism. "We need faith, wisdom and strength of soul," said New York's Roman Catholic archbishop. 09/24/01
Towering buildings raise fears
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Rizalokman Abdullah has always been proud to work in the Petronas Twin Towers, the world's tallest buildings. But after the onslaught on New York's World Trade Center, he wonders if it might be safer somewhere more obscure. 09/24/01
As Americans look to history, historians ponder precedents and urge caution
BOSTON -- Yankee-hating terrorists kill thousands of civilians. An angry United States responds, fighting a difficult guerrilla war in an impoverished land far from home. 09/24/01
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