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1. 'We've hit the targets'

Author

Hirsh, Michael, Hosenball, Mark, Klaidman, Daniel, Lorch, Donatella, Tyre, Peg, Dickey, Christopher, and Nagorski, Andrew

Subjects
World Trade Center Bombing, 1993 -- Causes of, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Intelligence service -- United States, Islamic fundamentalism -- Afghanistan, Terrorism -- United States, Terrorists, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The identification of Osama bin Laden as chief suspect behind the terrorist attacks on the US on 11 September 2001 is discussed. The history of bombings of US sites by Islamic fundamentalists and evidence of bin Laden's complicity are examined.

Published
2001

2. Reaction swift to clear and secure Ohio Statehouse

Author

CRAWFORD, DAN

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Social aspects, State government -- Safety and security measures, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Highway departments -- Safety and security measures, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Ron Keller, whose agency oversees the Ohio Statehouse, was on his way to his weekly meeting with staffers Sept. 11 when he heard an airplane had crashed into one of [...]

Published
2001

3. A DAY OF TERROR IN THE U.S

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Management, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Transportation industry -- Management, Travel industry -- Management, Airlines -- Management
Abstract

NEW YORK -- In the worst attack on the U.S. since Pearl Harbor, a coordinated series of hijackings and suicide missions destroyed New York's World Trade Center, damaged the Pentagon, […]

Published
2001

4. Weapons of mass destruction

Author

Garden, Tim

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Social aspects, War on Terrorism, 2001- -- Political aspects, Terrorism -- Social aspects, Airlines -- Crimes against, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Airport security -- Safety and security measures, International relations, Political science
Abstract

This article discusses the political and social impact of terrorism on the airline and travel industry and national security. Topics include an increase in airport security, anti-americanism, and retribution.

Published
2001

6. The attack: how it happened

Author

Yourish, Karen, Hand, Kevin, Gude, Karl, and Weishar, Peter

Subjects
Pentagon (Building) -- Design and construction, World Trade Center (New York, New York) -- Design and construction, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Terrorism -- United States, Terrorists, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The timing of the terrorist hijacking of 3 planes and subsequent attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001 is described. The rapid train of events leading to massive loss of life and devastation is shown.

Published
2001

9. Our worst nightmare

Author

Thomas, Evan, Shackelford, Lucy, Hosenball, Mark, Clift, Eleanor, Barry, John, Irish bishop, spencer, Jane, France, David, Getz, Arlene, and Kuchment, Anna

Subjects
Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Islamic fundamentalism -- Analysis, Terrorism -- United States, Terrorists, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on 11 September 2001 is discussed. The scenes of death and devastation, President Bush's reaction, and evidence that Osama bin Laden may be the perpetrator, are described.

Published
2001

11. Attack on America

Subjects
Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Terrorism -- United States
Published
2001

12. Rising number of refugees trying to get back to Cuba

Subjects
Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Refugees, Cuban -- Florida, Emigration and immigration -- Cuba, Cuba -- Emigration and immigration, United States -- Emigration and immigration
Published
1980

14. Opec Tries To Reassure As Rattled Markets Await US

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- International aspects, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Terrorism -- International aspects, Petroleum industry -- Forecasts and trends, Gas industry -- Forecasts and trends, Business, Petroleum, energy and mining industries, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries -- International aspects
Abstract

Opec Tries To Reassure As Rattled Markets Await US Retaliation Opec set out to provide reassurance to rattled global crude oil markets and ease possible supply tensions within hours of [...]

Published
2001

15. Nymex Suspended, IPE Prices Bounce After Trade Center

Subjects
ICE Futures Europe Ltd. -- Prices and rates, New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. -- Services, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Economic aspects, Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Terrorism -- United States, Commodities industry -- Statistics, Petroleum industry -- Statistics, Gas industry -- Statistics, Business, Petroleum, energy and mining industries
Abstract

Nymex Suspended, IPE Prices Bounce After Trade Center Bombing Trading at the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) was suspended indefinitely early Tuesday after two hijacked airplanes crashed into the nearby [...]

Published
2001

16. The stream of calls to say 'I love you.'

Author

McCarthy, Michael

Subjects
Hijacking of aircraft -- United States, Terrorism -- Investigations, Business, Business, international, Retail industry
Abstract

Several passengers aboard the four aircraft hijacked by terrorists targeting the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon managed to make frantic mobile phone calls to relatives. A total of 266 passengers and crew died in the four planes.

Published
2001

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