News and Media: September 11, 2001: BBC News

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BBC: America Attacked - News coverage, background resources, chronology, photo gallery, map and video/audio.
America's Day of Terror - Timeline of the day of attack, with photographs.
The Day of Terror - Key stories and media from the day.
Economic Impact - Links to a selection of BBC articles looking at the impact of the attacks on the economy.
Europe Mourns: How Have the US Attacks Affected You? - First hand accounts of loss, and how the tragedy has affected people, from users.
The Military Position - Looks at the forces of Afghanistan and the "coalition".
Bin Laden 'Hidden by Taleban' - A Taleban official says Saudi-born militant Osama Bin Laden is being kept at a secret location in Afghanistan for his own safety. (September 30, 2001)
Bin Laden 'Will be Eradicated' - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he has seen evidence of an "incontrovertible link" between Osama Bin Laden and the US terror attacks. (September 30, 2001)
First Father Warns of Long Conflict - Former US President George Bush senior warns in a BBC interview that America's war on terrorism is likely to be a drawn-out battle. (September 30, 2001)
Saudi Air Base Blow for US - Saudi Arabia's defence minister rules out the use of bases on Saudi territory for American-led strikes against Afghanistan's ruling Taleban. (September 30, 2001)
Taleban Investigate Captured Reporter - A Briton arrested on suspicion of spying in Afghanistan is being well treated while her identity is established, according to reports. (September 30, 2001)
US Bolsters Anti-Taleban Alliance - The former king of Afghanistan meets a delegation of US congressmen to discuss plans for a government to replace the Taleban. (September 30, 2001)
Afghan Crisis Points up Pakistani Divisions - Pakistan can only guess at the long-term effects of the Afghan crisis which has already brought dismay to pro-democracy activists, reports the BBC. (September 29, 2001)
Analysis: Powerful Cross-Border Bonds - BBC News Online's Daniel Lak reports from Quetta in western Pakistan on the enduring tribal allegiances that fuel anti-US feelings. (September 29, 2001)
Pledge to Wipe Out Islamophobia - Home Office Minister John Denham promises that the government will act to cut out the "cancer of Islamophobia" in British society. (September 29, 2001)
Quetta Opinions Divided on Holy Day - BBC News Online's Daniel Lak attends prayers and religious gatherings in the Pakistani city of Quetta, seeking out local Muslim opinion of the US attacks. (September 29, 2001)
USA: The End of Innocence? - Tom Carver sees a change in the American psyche following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. (September 29, 2001)
Winning Over the West - Jacky Rowland encounters anti-Taleban forces who believe that their moment has now arrived, but they may yet be disappointed by Washington. (September 29, 2001)
Afghanistan's Turbulent History - The overthrow of Afghanistan's King Mohammad Zahir Shah in 1973 sparked a chain of events that have led to the desperate state that now exists, reports the BBC. (September 28, 2001)
Aid Begins to Reach Afghan Refugees - Emergency supplies from the World Food Programme start arriving in Pakistan ahead of an anticipated mass influx of Afghan refugees. (September 28, 2001)
Algerian Suspect 'Trained Hijackers' - An Algerian arrested by British police instructed four of the hijackers involved in the US terror attacks, a London court is told. (September 28, 2001)
The Hijack Suspects - The FBI release photos of the 19 suspected hijackers of the four US planes seized during the 11 September attacks on New York and Washington. (September 28, 2001)
Syria Cautions EU on Terror Fight - Syria will only support an international anti-terror campaign if it is clearly defined and spares civilians, it tells the European Union. (September 28, 2001)
Terror Suspect 'Taught Hijackers' - An Algerian pilot held by British police was an instructor for four of the hijackers in the US terror attacks, a London court hears. (September 28, 2001)
US Stock Markets Rebound - America's leading stock markets end the week on a high, as they claw back some of the ground lost in last week's historic declines. (September 28, 2001)
A Waning Taste for Revenge? - Are some Americans disappointed not to have seen swifter retaliation against those blamed for the 11 September terror attacks, the BBC asks. (September 28, 2001)
How Fear Will Change our Shopping Habits - Consumer tastes are set to change as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center and general feelings of insecurity. (September 27, 2001)
Jackson Mulls Afghan Visit - US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson says he is still considering whether to visit Afghanistan to hold peace talks with the Taleban. (September 27, 2001)
Jowell Praises New York Firefighters - Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell meets the firefighters involved in trying to rescue victims of the US terrorist attacks. (September 27, 2001)
Mixed Response to 'Sky Marshal' Plan - Possible plans to introduce plain-clothes agents on flights and equip airline pilots with weapons have been met with a mixed response by News Online readers. (September 27, 2001)
Police Probe UK Terrorist Link - Scotland Yard investigates reports that 11 of the suicide hijackers involved in the US attacks may have passed through British airports. (September 27, 2001)
Providing 'Emotional First Aid' - Psychiatrist Colin Murray Parkes has just returned from New York, where he lent an hand to hold for the bereaved British families. (September 27, 2001)
Aerospace Firm Axes 900 Jobs - The parent company of Belfast aerospace firm Shorts announces substantial job losses in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on America. (September 26, 2001)
Afghan Refugees Tell of Their Despair - BBC News Online's Daniel Lak reports on the plight of the Afghan refugees massing in Pakistan. (September 26, 2001)
Afghans Place Hopes in UN - The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark finds Afghans increasingly hopeful that the UN can help them return to a peaceful life. (September 26, 2001)
Afghans Torch US Embassy - Pro-Taleban demonstrators set fire to cars and buildings in the vacant US embassy compound in the Afghan capital, Kabul. (September 26, 2001)
Analysis: Coalition Sparks Human Rights Fears - Human rights groups fear that the West's drive to build an anti-terrorism coalition may lead to it turning a blind eye to some countries' human rights abuses. (September 26, 2001)
Analysis: What Now For The World Economy? - The debate now is not about whether there'll be a downturn but how steep it will be and how long it will last, says BBC business editor Jeff Randall. (September 26, 2001)
Anti-Terrorist Police Given More Time - Anti-terrorist police in London are given until Friday to continue questioning two men about the terror attacks in the US. (September 26, 2001)
Anti-US Protests in Indonesia - Protestors in three Indonesian cities have staged demonstrations against any US military strikes on Afghanistan. (September 26, 2001)
Attacks to Cost Lloyd's £1.3bn - Lloyd's of London, the world's biggest insurance market, has said the terrorist attacks on the US will cost it an estimated £1.3bn. (September 26, 2001)
Aviation Firms Axe 26,000 Jobs - The round of sector job cuts reaches firms including Air Canada, Shorts, and Delta, which warns over becoming an 'economic casualty'. (September 26, 2001)
Bin Laden's Strong Links to Britain - Osama Bin Laden is one in a long line of Muslim militant extremists with strong connections to the UK, reports the BBC. (September 26, 2001)
British Dead 'Nearer 200' - Officials revise the number of Britons believed dead in the US terror attacks as the UK culture secretary prepares to visit New York. (September 26, 2001)
Bush Shortens Asia Trip - The White House says President Bush is cutting short a trip to Asia next month in view of the crisis over the attacks on New York and Washington. (September 26, 2001)
Chechens Told to Break with Bin Laden - Washington urges Chechen rebels to cut terrorist ties, less than two days after Russia backed the campaign against terrorism. (September 26, 2001)
Death Certificates for Missing - The relatives of those still missing after the US terror attacks are offered certificates that confirm their loved ones as officially dead. (September 26, 2001)
Editors Warned Over War Speculation - One of Britain's leading military officers urges broadcasters and newspaper editors to minimise speculation about military action. (September 26, 2001)
EU Woos Iran With Coalition Deal - Senior European Union officials hold talks in Tehran on global co-operation against terrorism, but Iran's supreme leader condemns US plans, reports the BBC. (September 26, 2001)
Europe Faces Economic Slowdown - The IMF warns that Europe will find it difficult to avoid a sharp economic slowdown, hit by the tech sector collapse and weak consumer demand. (September 26, 2001)
Fighting Rages in North Afghanistan - Fierce fighting is said to continue in northern Afghanistan between Taleban forces and the opposition Northern Alliance. (September 26, 2001)
Fleeing Afghans Urged Home - Taleban leader Mullah Omar calls on tens of thousands of Afghan refugees to return because he says the threat of US military strikes is receding. (September 26, 2001)
French Police Probe Helicopter Plot - France is investigating whether Bin Laden supporters planned a helicopter strike on a US embassy in Paris, as European police chase dozens of leads. (September 26, 2001)
IMF Warns on Global Economy - The IMF and OECD warn that the terrorist attacks are accelerating a sharp slowdown in the world economy. (September 26, 2001)
Iranian Leader: No Help for US - Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran will play no part in an attack on Afghanistan, accusing the US of seeking to exploit the current crisis for its own ends. (September 26, 2001)
Iraq Urges US Restraint - Iraq's foreign minister warns the US against using the attack on New York as an excuse to strike Iraq. (September 26, 2001)
Japanese Opinion Backs Defence Changes - Opinion polls in Japan indicate a boost in public support for a change to Japan's pacifist constitution in the wake of the attacks on the US. (September 26, 2001)
Japan's Slowdown to Hit Asia - The IMF says Japan's economy will shrink, with serious consequences for Asia and the rest of the world. (September 26, 2001)
Kennedy Will Urge Caution in Terror War - Charles Kennedy will close the Liberal Democrat conference with a fresh call for caution in the West's response to the US terror attacks, reports the BBC. (September 26, 2001)
Nato Hears US Strike Plans - The US briefs Nato allies about its global anti-terrorism drive following the attacks on New York and Washington. (September 26, 2001)
NY Faces up to Future Without Rudy - One figure has come to symbolise the US's determination - NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Yet his traumatised city is already contemplating a future without "Rudy the Rock" and reluctantly electing his successor, reports the BBC. (September 26, 2001)
Opec 'Resists Urge to Boost Oil Prices' - Fears over wider political tensions have prompted oil producers to maintain output levels despite falling crude prices, reports say. (September 26, 2001)
Pakistan Refuses to Open Borders - Pakistan says it will not open its border with Afghanistan to new refugees despite a plea by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. (September 26, 2001)
The Pentagon and the Press - The US Defence Department starts to clamp down on information, and the press want to ensure more access than it had during the Gulf War. (September 26, 2001)
Rich Friends in New York - The IRA's cause has always been a united Ireland, but much of the cash that funds republican groups comes from the US. So how will they fare amid the new crackdown on terrorism, asks the BBC. (September 26, 2001)
Safer Air Travel: Should Pilots be Armed? - After the recent terrorist attacks in the United States the way we travel by airplane could be changed forever. Should pilots or other cabin staff be armed, asks the BBC. Includes user submitted comments. (September 26, 2001)
Spain Arrests Six Terror Suspects - Spanish police detain six men believed to be linked to Osama Bin Laden, the chief suspect behind the attacks on the US. (September 26, 2001)
Task Force Youngster 'Ready' for Battle - A teenage sailor with the Royal Navy task force heading for the Middle East tells her family she is afraid but ready to go into battle. (September 26, 2001)
Tourists Shun Shakespeare's Birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon counts the cost of fewer overseas tourists coming to the UK following the US terror attacks. (September 26, 2001)
Travel Experts Deny 'Vulture tourism' - The UK travel industry denies cynical tourists are flocking to airlines and hoteliers hit by the US attacks to demand severe discounts. (September 26, 2001)
Troubling Times for Afghan-Americans - Americans have been told not to vent their anger on their Muslim neighbours. But these are still troubling times for the nation's Afghan-Americans, reports the BBC. (September 26, 2001)
UK Minister Under Pressure in Algeria - A British minister tells the Algerian Government that the UK cannot act against terrorist suspects living there without having firm evidence. (September 26, 2001)
UK to Review Extradition Measures - Home Secretary David Blunkett has said he will sort out the UK's extradition laws in the wake of the terror attacks on the US. (September 26, 2001)
UK Tourism 'Set to Lose Billions' - Tourism chiefs predict £2.5bn in lost overseas business this year because of foot-and-mouth and the US terror attacks. (September 26, 2001)
UN Agency Reviews Airline Security - The International Civil Aviation Organisation discusses new security measures on flights, following the US terror attacks. (September 26, 2001)
UN Seeks Role in Anti-Terror War - The BBC's Greg Barrow assesses the role played by the United Nations in building support for the war on terrorism promoted by the US. (September 26, 2001)
US Attack Hero Caught on Film - A photograph is released showing a British-born employee evacuating the World Trade Center moments before its collapse. (September 26, 2001)
US Economy in Freefall - The IMF warns that the US economy, once the engine of world economic growth, is slowing sharply, with global consequences. (September 26, 2001)
US Missile Cash for Anti-Terror War - Money from the US missile defence programme is being switched to bolster the fight against terrorism. (September 26, 2001)
US Security Angers Mali's Merchants - New security measures at the US embassy in Bamako anger nearby merchants who are losing business and say they are now enemies of the US. (September 26, 2001)
US Split on Bin Laden Evidence - Mixed signals emerge over how much of its evidence against Osama Bin Laden the US will release, the BBC's Jon Leyne reports. (September 26, 2001)
US Targets Somali Group - Fears grow in Somalia of some kind of US military action after a Somali group is named by the US administration as having links to terrorism. (September 26, 2001)
US Warns of Long Campaign - Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says there will be no single co-ordinated assault at the start of President Bush's fight against global terrorism. (September 26, 2001)
Victims' Families to Get Compensation - Lawyers help the suicide attack victims' relatives obtain death certificates, allowing them to apply for financial support. (September 26, 2001)
When Will Military Action Begin? - Defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus assesses when the US might begin military retaliation. (September 26, 2001)
Wolfowitz: Key US Hawk - BBC News Online profiles Paul Wolfowitz, one of the firmest US advocates of decisive military action. (September 26, 2001)
World Trade Center Memorial Plan - The last standing wall of the World Trade Center may be preserved as a memorial to those who died in the devastating attacks on the US. (September 26, 2001)
Afghan Neighbours Key to US Success - Reports why Washington needs Afghanistan's northern neighbours to mount a successful operation against the Taleban. (September 25, 2001)
Afghanistan's Clandestine Army - A revolutionary group run by Afghan women finds itself in the media spotlight following the terror attacks against the US. (September 25, 2001)
Analysis: Bush Hits the Right note - The BBC's Rob Watson examines how the speeches of a president renowned for verbal gaffes have been carefully crafted since the terror attacks on America. (September 25, 2001)
AOL Cuts Targets After Attack - The US media giant AOL Time Warner warns it will suffer in the aftermath of 11 September due to a deeper slowdown in advertising. (September 25, 2001)
Arabs Detained in Paraguay - Paraguayan prosecutors asked a judge that 11 Arabs held after the recent attacks in the United States be held on immigration charges. (September 25, 2001)
Arrest Warrant for 'Bin Laden Deputy' - Interpol issues a high-priority warrant for Egyptian militant Ayman al-Zawahri, thought to be chief ideologue of Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda group. (September 25, 2001)
Attack Suspects Arrested in Paris - French police have detained four more people suspected of involvement in planning attacks against American targets in the country. (September 25, 2001)
Bin Laden: US Banned List - The full list of organisations, people and groups the US says are linked to the Osama Bin Laden network. (September 25, 2001)
Blair Puts Pressure on Taleban - The US-led coalition against terrorism builds up pressure on the Afghan Taleban rulers as Saudi Arabia, their last Arab ally, severs ties. (September 25, 2001)
Blair Warns Taleban They Must Act - Tony Blair says the global alliance against terror is strengthening and warns the Taleban regime that "our enemy's friend is our enemy". (September 25, 2001)
Bush Sides with the Doves - The BBC's Jon Leyne describes how the coalition builders are winning the war in George W Bush's administration. (September 25, 2001)
Bush U-turn on Bin Laden Evidence - The US administration backs away from a plan to issue proof of Bin Laden's role in the attacks on America. (September 25, 2001)
Business Gurus Warn of US Recession - A key survey warns of worsening economic conditions, after US consumer confidence takes its biggest plunge in a decade. (September 25, 2001)
Century of Biological and Chemical Weapons - Poison gas has been used in a dozen different campaigns around the world, and militants may be next, the BBC reports. (September 25, 2001)
Counsellors' 'Harrowing Task' - Bereavement counsellors comforting families of Britons killed in the US terror strikes have spoken of the scale of their task. (September 25, 2001)
Dramatic Developments on the World Stage - The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Barnaby Mason examines how international diplomatic relations have been redrawn after the US attacks. (September 25, 2001)
Duncan Smith Targets Crime-Terror Link - The new Tory leader calls for war to be declared on the criminal activities that help to fund terrorism at home and abroad. (September 25, 2001)
European Press Review - President Bush's war on terrorism's financial backing comes under scrutiny, as does democracy in Poland, following elections there at the weekend. (September 25, 2001)
Generation Y's Chance to Shine? - Until two weeks ago, young Americans had never had it so good. Now, with the US gearing up for an uncertain war, a question mark hangs over their future, reports the BBC. (September 25, 2001)
Guide to Military Strength - A guide to the forces that might be used against Osama Bin Laden's forces in Afghanistan. (September 25, 2001)
How Serious a Threat is Biological Warfare? - Governments have been warned to prepare for possible biological or chemical attacks. In the USA, crop-spraying planes have been banned. How can nations protect themselves against this new terror, asks the BBC. Includes user submitted comments. (September 25, 2001)
Infinite Justice, Out - Enduring Freedom, In - The US changes the code name of its military build-up in the Middle East following objections in the Muslim world. (September 25, 2001)
Iran to be Shown Terror Evidence - The UK foreign secretary says Iran will be given documents showing Osama Bin Laden's involvement in the terror attacks on the US. (September 25, 2001)
Is the UK Prepared? - The attacks on the US a fortnight ago made the unthinkable imaginable. The UK is now strengthening its defences against chemical and biological attack, reports the BBC. (September 25, 2001)
Karachi Tense in Calm Before Storm - Pakistan's commercial capital, battered by a decade of terrible violence, fears the worst as it anticipates an attack on Afghanistan. (September 25, 2001)
Koizumi Pledges Japanese Support - The Japanese prime minister meets President George W Bush in Washington, a day after seeing the devastation in New York for himself. (September 25, 2001)
Moscow: US May Use Tajik Airport - Reports from Russia say the defence minister, Sergei Ivanov, has said the airport in Tajikistan could be made available to the United States Air Force. (September 25, 2001)
Mourners Remember Missing Britons - Grieving families of Britons still missing since the US terror attacks gather for a memorial ceremony in central London. (September 25, 2001)
New Yorkers go to the Polls - New Yorkers are electing a new mayor to lead a city devastated by terrorist attacks, but many feel the incumbent Rudolph Giuliani should keep the post. (September 25, 2001)
Pakistan Warns of Afghan Instability - Pakistan says imposing a government on Afghanistan in place of the Taleban would only increase the suffering of Afghans. (September 25, 2001)
Parliament to be Recalled - Parliament will be recalled early so MPs can hear a statement from the prime minister about the current international crisis. (September 25, 2001)
Powell Welcomes Russian Support - US Secretary of State Colin Powell welcomes Russia's offer of air bases for a possible military operation against Afghanistan. (September 25, 2001)
President Putin's Promises to Washington - The BBC's Russian affairs analyst examines President Putin's offer to help in the struggle against terrorism, and what he expects in return. (September 25, 2001)
Putin: 'We Are All to Blame' - Russia's president says world leaders' trust in outdated security systems, and a lack of trust in each other, only served to help terrorists. (September 25, 2001)
A Question of Identity - The UK Government is considering reintroducing national identity cards in the fight against terrorism. But it would be sure to be a controversial move, reports the BBC. (September 25, 2001)
Russia Pledges Support for US - Russian President Vladimir Putin allows the US to use air bases in central Asia as Washington moves to cut off funding for Osama bin Laden. (September 25, 2001)
Russian Press Review - Russia's newspapers comment on President Putin's support for US reprisals against Afghanistan, and Central Asia's restrictive approach to Islam. (September 25, 2001)
Saudi Arabia Warns of West-Islam Split - Saudi ambassador to London Ghazi Algosaibi says it would be "very dangerous" for world stability if the west is perceived as waging war against Islam. (September 25, 2001)
Saudi Statement in Full - Full text of the Saudi Arabian Government's statement on the breaking off of diplomatic relations with the Taleban. (September 25, 2001)
A Significant Step for Russia - Russian President Putin's pledge of support for the US would have been unthinkable just a few weeks ago, the BBC's Caroline Wyatt reports. (September 25, 2001)
Taleban Face Total Isolation - The Taleban are left virtually isolated after Saudi Arabia cuts off ties with the Afghan regime, which faces US-led action over Osama Bin Laden. (September 25, 2001)
Taleban Say Attacks Avenged US 'Cruelty' - The Taleban leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, tells the US public the terror attacks were retaliation against "cruel" US foreign policy. (September 25, 2001)
Terror Attacks 'Will Hit House Prices' - The US terror attacks and subsequent international uncertainty will affect the UK housing market, experts warn. (September 25, 2001)
Terrorists' Funding: How Can we Stop the Money Supply? - The United States has moved to cut off the flow of money to Osama Bin Laden, his al-Qaeda network and other groups it suspects of involvement in terrorism. Can the terrorists' money supply be cut off so easily, asks the BBC. (September 25, 2001)
Tower Survivor's 78th Floor Escape - A Fermanagh man who survived the World Trade Center attack is among those featured in BBC NI's Spotlight programme on the Irish American community in New York. (September 25, 2001)
UK Backs Terror Cash Clampdown - UK Chancellor Gordon Brown says Britain will back a UN resolution calling on all nations to clamp down on financing groups suspected of terrorism. (September 25, 2001)
UK Foreign Secretary Meets Israeli PM - UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw begins a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, despite an earlier row over Mr Straw's comments. (September 25, 2001)
UN Braced for Refugee Flood - Plans are being drawn up to cope with up to a million refugees if the US-led coalition launches strikes against Afghanistan. (September 25, 2001)
US Petrol Prices Slump - US petrol prices are falling, but refiners are scared to stem production for fear of being labelled unpatriotic. (September 25, 2001)
Virus Exploits Terror Attacks - A malicious virus is capitalising on the strong feelings triggered by the attacks in New York, reports the BBC. (September 25, 2001)
WHO Warns of Bio-Weapons Risk - The World Health Organisation says governments should not underestimate the risks of a biological attack and urges clear contingency plans. (September 25, 2001)
The Wild Border Town of Quetta - Thousands of Afghan refugees are likely to pour into the Pakistani town of Quetta, already struggling with poverty and tensions of its own, reports the BBC. (September 25, 2001)
Afghan Challenge Awaits US Military - The BBC's George Arney listens to Pakistan analysts' views on a possible US invasion of Afghanistan, where those who have gone before have failed. (September 24, 2001)
Afghan Opium Prices 'Crash' - UN officials in Pakistan say the price of Afghan opium has collapsed following the terror attacks on the United States. (September 24, 2001)
Airlines Rush for Government Help - More airlines around the world are pleading for government help, as the string of jobs cuts and profit warnings continues. (September 24, 2001)
Analysis: Afghanistan's Future - Islamic affairs analyst Roger Hardy examines whether or not President Bush is committed to the overthrow of the Taleban. (September 24, 2001)
Analysis: Role of the Elite Troops - Defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus explains why special forces are likely to play a key role in any ground offensive in Afghanistan. (September 24, 2001)
Analysis: Straw's Visit Divides Iran - The trip to Iran by Britain's foreign secretary Jack Straw splits the country in two, says Tehran correspondent Jim Muir. (September 24, 2001)
Blair Builds Support for Action - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair briefs MPs and opposition leaders as the prospect of action in response to the US attacks grows. (September 24, 2001)
Bush Calls Halt to Terror Funding - Washington moves to cut off the flow of money to Osama Bin Laden, chief suspect in the US attacks, his al-Qaeda network and other groups. (September 24, 2001)
Carter Cancels Bangladesh Visit - Former US President, Jimmy Carter, calls off plans to take part in monitoring the general election in Bangladesh because of the terror strikes. (September 24, 2001)
The Complexities of Consumer Confidence - Indicators of consumer sentiment are taking a massive hit in the wake of the US attacks. But just how important are they to the overall economy, asks the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
The Cult of Bin Laden - BBC Middle East Correspondent Frank Gardner explains why Osama Bin Laden is becoming a cult hero in his home country. (September 24, 2001)
FBI Seek Bin Laden Links in Africa - The FBI steps up its hunt across Africa for suspects and clues in their investigation into the attacks in New York and Washington. (September 24, 2001)
The Gulf Weighs up War - The BBC's Julia Wheeler in the Gulf looks at how people are reacting to a war which may kill innocent Muslims, and jeopardize business. (September 24, 2001)
ID Cards: Does Britain Need Them? - The UK government is considering making identity cards compulsory as part of a crackdown on terrorism. Would ID cards help track down terrorist suspects or is it an unnecessary infringement of personal liberties, asks the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
ID Cards Opposition Grows - Warnings grow against rushed introduction of identity cards as the UK government considers the scheme as part of anti-terrorism measures. (September 24, 2001)
IMF Shrugs off Recession Fears - The IMF expects the world economy to avoid recession in the wake of the attacks on America, though the US economy will weaken. (September 24, 2001)
Japanese PM Bolsters Washington - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi leaves for the United States to pledge support in person for the fight against terrorism. (September 24, 2001)
Kazakhstan Offers US Help - Kazakhstan's President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, says his country is prepared to back the US campaign against terrorism with all available means. (September 24, 2001)
Kennedy Cautions on 'War' Talk - Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy tells his party faithful that the UK must be a "candid friend" to the US in the campaign against terrorists. (September 24, 2001)
Laser Maps Tower Rubble - Laser pulses from an aircraft produce a topographic map of the devastation in New York's "ground zero". (September 24, 2001)
A Life Less Extraordinary - New Yorkers are trying to re-establish their old routines after the terror attacks on their city, writes BBC News Online's Jonathan Duffy. (September 24, 2001)
New Heroes of the Nation - Americans flocked to join the rescue effort at the World Trade Center, but it is the firefighters who have won a special place in the hearts of the nation, reports the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
New York Honours the Dead - Thousands attended a prayer service at the New York Yankees baseball stadium to remember the victims of the US terror attacks. (September 24, 2001)
Oil Prices Sink to Year Low - Oil prices, which surged after the terrorist attacks on the US, collapsed in the biggest one day fall since the end of the Gulf crisis. (September 24, 2001)
Pakistan Shuts Kabul Embassy - Pakistan withdrew its entire diplomatic staff from the Afghan capital as US preparations for possible military strikes continued. (September 24, 2001)
Pakistan's Airline Under Pressure - Pakistan International Airlines has to work hard to cope with the fall-out of the crisis in neighbouring Afghanistan, reports the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
Pakistan's Exchanges Re-Open - Pakistan's stock markets resumed trading after a week-long closure, and fell steeply amid fears about the impact of any military action. (September 24, 2001)
Profile: Bin Laden's Right Hand Man - Evidence is emerging that a radical Egyptian Islamist, Ayman al-Zawahri, has taken a key role in Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network. (September 24, 2001)
Q&A: The Threat from Bio-Terrorism - How real is the threat of biological agents being unleashed on the UK population, asks the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
Reprieve for Kiss Me Kate - Broadway workers agree to buy tickets to their own show to keep it open as attendance suffers in the wake of the US attacks. (September 24, 2001)
South Asian Games Postponed - Pakistan has postponed the South Asian Games, which were due to be held in the capital, Islamabad, next month. (September 24, 2001)
Sri Lanka Backs US - The Sri Lankan Government has formally announced its fullest backing for the United States following the attacks in New York and Washington. (September 24, 2001)
Stock Markets Rally - Share prices in the United States and Europe posted strong gains, recovering some of last week's hefty losses. (September 24, 2001)
Straw Seeks Iran Anti-Terror Backing - UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is visiting Iran, hoping to gain support for the international fight against terrorism. (September 24, 2001)
Taleban Retreat in Heavy Fighting - The Taleban, under threat of US air strikes, admit losing ground in battles against opposition fighters in northern Afghanistan. (September 24, 2001)
Taleban Seize Afghan Food Aid - Afghanistan's ruling Taleban confiscated 1,400 tonnes of food aid, as the UN braced itself for a massive humanitarian crisis. (September 24, 2001)
Text of Taleban Leader's Speech - Text of a speech by the Taleban supreme leader Mullah Mohammad Omar. (September 24, 2001)
UK Growth 'To Fall Sharply' - A leading think tank warns that the UK economy will be hit hard by the terrorist attacks in the United States. (September 24, 2001)
UK to see US Battle Plans - The UK Government is to learn details of how the US aims to hit back at those it believes were behind the atrocities in New York and Washington. (September 24, 2001)
Ukraine Will Open Airspace to US - A senior official in Kiev has said that Ukraine will allow United States military cargo aircraft to use its airspace. (September 24, 2001)
UN Pulls out of Somalia - The UN withdraws its international staff from Somalia because it cannot insure flights to Mogadishu a day after anti-US protests there. (September 24, 2001)
UN Seeks Anti-Terror Role - Kofi Annan says only the United Nations can give a response to the attacks on America crucial legitimacy. (September 24, 2001)
US Faces New Kind of War - The US military is gearing up for retaliation but soldiers are facing a war in which there is no clear enemy and no territory to conquer. (September 24, 2001)
US Fears Grow of Biological Attack - Crop-sprayers are grounded amid concerns terrorists might be planning to launch an attack using chemical or biological weapons. (September 24, 2001)
US Military Threats Dismissed - The Taleban's supreme leader rejected US threats of action, as Osama Bin Laden reportedly urged Pakistan's Muslims to fight "the American crusade". (September 24, 2001)
US Pakistan Sign Debt Deal - An agreement to reschedule Pakistan's nearly $400m of debt to the United States has been signed in Islamabad. (September 24, 2001)
US Special Forces: 'Unique Solutions' - Special operations forces such as Army Rangers and Navy Seals could be the first to enter Afghanistan, reports the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
Why We Need Conspiracy Theories - Conspiracy theories are flourishing in the wake of the US terror attacks, and experts say this is only natural. (September 24, 2001)
Will Bush's Asset Freeze Work? - The US is freezing the finances of 27 people and groups it says are linked to terrorists, but how effective can such measures be, asks the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
Woman Learned to Fly with Terror Suspect - A West Midlands woman spent months at a flying school alongside one of the men suspected of being behind the US terror attacks, reports the BBC. (September 24, 2001)
World Tourism Faces Uncertain Future - Tourism leaders meet in South Korea, as their industry reels from the impact of the US terror attacks. (September 24, 2001)
Airlines Receive $15bn Aid Boost - President Bush signs into law a $15bn rescue package for the US airline industry, which has seen a sharp decline in trade after the terror attacks. (September 23, 2001)
America at War: What Role Should the UK Have? - George Bush and Tony Blair have both declared war on the terrorists. How far should the UK's involvement go? Public can comment. (September 23, 2001)
Bin Laden's Sudan Links Remain - Despite Sudan's denial that it backs international terrorism, there is still evidence of its links with ex-resident Osama Bin Laden, reports the BBC. (September 23, 2001)
Clinton Ordered Bin Laden Killing - Former US President Bill Clinton admits his administration tried and failed to assassinate Osama Bin Laden in 1998. (September 23, 2001)
Flight Passengers Hailed as Heroes - The FBI praises passengers believed to have fought with the hijackers on Flight 93 before it crashed in Pennsylvania. (September 23, 2001)
Ghastliness of Ground Zero - BBC Northern Ireland producer Marie Irvine describes the sobering atmosphere down at Ground Zero. (September 23, 2001)
Gulf States Line Up Behind US - Gulf Arab states pledged full co-operation with Washington to end global terror attacks in a move certain to relieve the Americans. (September 23, 2001)
Israel Denies Iraqi Terror Attack Link - Israel's military intelligence chief says there is no evidence of a link between the US terror attacks and Iraq. (September 23, 2001)
Labour 'Unease' at Retaliation Plans - Labour backbenchers express concern about the UK's involvement in the campaign against terrorism launched after the US attacks. (September 23, 2001)
Police Extend Terror Quiz - Police in the UK are given more time to question three people arrested in connection with the terrorist attacks in the US. (September 23, 2001)
The Refugee Crisis: How Should the World React? - There could be starvation in Afghanistan on an epic scale. How can the international community deal with the humanitarian crisis? Public can comment. (September 23, 2001)
Sanctions Boost for Pakistan Economy - The lifting of US sanctions should provide a much-needed boost for Pakistan's ailing economy, but more still needs to be done, reports the BBC. (September 23, 2001)
SAS 'Clash with Taleban' - The UK Ministry of Defence refuse to discuss reports that an SAS unit was fired on by Taleban soldiers near the Afghan capital Kabul. (September 23, 2001)
Should the Towers be Rebuilt? - New Yorkers are already debating whether to redevelop the devastated World Trade Center site, or create a memorial to the thousands who died. (September 23, 2001)
US Loses Spy Plane Over Afghanistan - The Americans say their forces will not get trapped in Afghanistan but admit that they have already lost a spy plane there. (September 23, 2001)
US Offers Prayers for the Dead - Tens of thousands gathered for a prayer service for victims of the US terror attacks at the New York Yankees baseball stadium. (September 23, 2001)
'A Prayer for our Fallen' - Emotional performances by Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel were the highlights of a telethon to benefit victims of the US attacks, reports the BBC. (September 22, 2001)
Afghanistan Veers Towards Chaos - The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark tells of the growing panic and sense of desperation gripping the Afghan people. (September 22, 2001)
Airline Insurance Deal 'Not Subsidy' - Chancellor Gordon Brown says the deal reached on insurance for UK airlines is not a precursor to wide-ranging state aid. (September 22, 2001)
Attacks 'No Excuse for Racist Violence' - Yusuf Islam, formerly singer Cat Stevens, says racism against Muslims should not be allowed to flourish following the US attacks. (September 22, 2001)
Baseball Honours the Dead - An electric atmosphere at New York's Shea Stadium greets the city's first sporting event since the atrocities as the Mets play the Braves. (September 22, 2001)
Belgium Swoops on 'Bomb Factory' - Two men with possible Islamic militant links are arrested in Brussels along with a store of potentially explosive chemicals. (September 22, 2001)
Bin Laden's Middle Class Killers - BBC correspondent Matt Frei meets the family of one of the men suspected of the terror hijacking in America. (September 22, 2001)
Bush Holds Council of War - President Bush discusses war options with top aides as the US masses military forces around Afghanistan. (September 22, 2001)
Dying for a Cause - The BBC's Nick Thorpe meets a group of young Turks willing to die for their beliefs. (September 22, 2001)
Eyewitness: Taleban in Crisis - The BBC's John Simpson, smuggled into Afghanistan dressed as a woman, finds support ebbing away from the Taleban. (September 22, 2001)
Eyewitness: Taleban Prepare for US Attack - The BBC's John Simpson, thought to be the only western reporter in Taleban-controlled Afghanistan, reports on the mood there. (September 22, 2001)
Hijack 'Suspect' Alive in Morocco - A Saudi pilot initially named by the FBI as one of the hijacking suspects in the US terror attacks turns up in Morocco and denies any involvement. (September 22, 2001)
Man with Penknife Sparks Plane Alert - A British man carrying a penknife caused a massive security alert after slipping through airport safety checks and onto a plane. (September 22, 2001)
Pakistan Sticks by Taleban Ties - Pakistan rules out cutting links with the Taleban in Afghanistan, saying it would damage the aid effort. (September 22, 2001)
Pakistan's Fear of Refugee Flood - Pakistan, home to one of the world's biggest refugee populations, is increasingly reluctant to take more Afghans. (September 22, 2001)
Peace Rally Opposes US Strikes - Hundreds attended a rally in Glasgow to express opposition to any military strike by the United States in the wake of the terror attacks. (September 22, 2001)
Pilots Back Passenger Screening - Airline pilots want a security system, designed to stop suspect passengers before they board planes, to be installed at UK airports. (September 22, 2001)
Pope Brings Message of Peace - Pope John Paul urges the use of peaceful means to settle conflicts as he begins a historic visit to Central Asia. (September 22, 2001)
Russia Talks to Afghan Opposition - Russia makes no secret of its support for the Afghan opposition as top-level talks are held over the border in Tajikistan. (September 22, 2001)
S Africa Supports Anti Terrorism Measures - South Africa reaffirms its support for President Bush's international coalition against terrorism. (September 22, 2001)
Stars in Global Charity Telethon - A TV event to raise money in the wake of the US attacks, featuring some of the biggest names in showbiz, is screened around the world. (September 22, 2001)
Surfers Choose Bin Laden Over Sex - Osama Bin Laden and the World Trade Center replaced sex and Britney Spears as the most popular internet searches. (September 22, 2001)
Terror Attacks Shares Probe - EU finance ministers launch an investigation into a flurry of trading in airline and insurance shares shortly before the US suicide attacks. (September 22, 2001)
Turkey Opens Airspace to US - The Turkish Government agrees to a US request to use its airspace and airports for any military response to the terror attacks. (September 22, 2001)
UAE Cuts Ties with Taleban - The United Arab Emirates cuts diplomatic ties with Afghanistan's ruling Taleban, who are now recognised by just two countries. (September 22, 2001)
UK Relatives Grieve in New York - Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes struggle to come to terms with their loss as they visit New York. (September 22, 2001)
US Attacks: Lessons for School History? - Education correspondent Mike Baker asks whether the attacks on the US have prompted a need for more world history lessons. (September 22, 2001)
Warning over Wiretaps - Laws designed to catch computer criminals could result in a huge increase in the amount of covert surveillance carried out on British citizens. (September 22, 2001)
Will American Resolve Last a War? - Do the Americans really have the stomach for war? The BBC's William Horsley examines the mood of the nation as it gears up for battle. (September 22, 2001)
World Trade Center Looters Arrested - Two people, who had been working as volunteers, were arrested for looting a jewellery shop in the arcade under the World Trade Center. (September 22, 2001)
Afghan Opposition Flexes its Muscles - In northern Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley held by the opposition, there is a sense of expectation as pressure builds up on the Taleban. (September 21, 2001)
African Media Points Way for Bush - After the pan-continental outpouring of sympathy for the US that immediately followed the 11 September terrorist attacks, African media began to offer advice to Washington. (September 21, 2001)
Aid Agencies Prepare for Afghan Tragedy - International relief agencies gear up to fend off a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. (September 21, 2001)
Analysis: Bush Rises to the Occasion - President Bush silences critics by delivering a forceful speech to Congress, setting out his plans for tackling terrorism, reports the BBC. (September 21, 2001)
Asia Suffers Tourism Downturn - Asia's economies are bracing themselves for a downturn in tourism, an industry worth billions of dollars. (September 21, 2001)
Attack Heralds China-US Thaw - China's response to the suicide attacks on New York and Washington may lead to an easing of tensions with the US. (September 21, 2001)
Bereaved Relatives 'Still in Shock' - Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes are struggling to accept their relatives may be dead, according to UK counsellors. (September 21, 2001)
Bin Laden's Options - Terror suspect Osama Bin Laden has many options in fleeing from justice, explains the BBC. (September 21, 2001)
Blair Pledges Solidarity with US - The UK prime minister reaffirms his vow of support for the United States as he meets with President George W Bush in Washington. (September 21, 2001)
Budget Airlines Cut Fares - Ryanair and Easyjet say price-cuts, not state subsidy, are the answer to the crisis facing the air travel industry. (September 21, 2001)
Congressmen Back Lifting Pakistan Sanctions - The heads of the foreign relations committees in the US Congress support easing sanctions against Pakistan following its pledge to help the US fight terrorism. (September 21, 2001)
EU Finance Ministers in Crisis Talks - As stock markets crash and the airline industry pleads for aid, European finance ministers are meeting to hammer out ways of restoring confidence. (September 21, 2001)
EU Leaders Back US Retaliation - European Union leaders agree that US retaliation for last week's suicide attacks would be "legitimate". (September 21, 2001)
EU Leaders Open Emergency Summit - European Union leaders meeting in Brussels are expected to reaffirm their support for the United States. (September 21, 2001)
EU Opens Emergency Summit - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Brussels for a special EU meeting on the aftermath of the suicide attacks in the US. (September 21, 2001)
European Press Review - European papers express support for the US anti-terrorism drive but warn of the risks involved. (September 21, 2001)
Fighting a 'Dirty War' - As America prepares to retaliate for last week's terror attacks, changes in the law might be needed to help it fight an unsavoury war, reports the BBC. (September 21, 2001)
Flag Tribute to US Terror Victim - Brighton football fans dedicated a new flag to a victim of the terrorist strikes on the World Trade Center in New York. (September 21, 2001)
German Business Confidence Falls - Gloomier business sentiment reflects uncertainty over the effects of the terror attacks on the US, key think-tank Ifo says. (September 21, 2001)
Hollywood Studios 'On Terror Alert' - The celluloid world of Hollywood faces real fear after the FBI reportedly warned of terror threats to film studios including Universal. (September 21, 2001)
Iran Visit May Help US Ties - The trip to Iran next week by Britain's foreign secretary may open a channel of communication between Iran and the US, says BBC correspondent Jim Muir. (September 21, 2001)
Iran Warns of Anti-Western Backlash - Iran warns that an attack on Afghanistan could cause another human disaster and trigger an anti-western backlash in the Muslim world. (September 21, 2001)
Islamic 'Plotters' Held in France - France foils a suspected plot to attack the US Embassy while Germany issues arrest warrants in connection with the attacks on America. (September 21, 2001)
Japan Bans Bin Laden Deals - Japan says it will ban financial transactions with people linked to Osama Bin Laden and Afghanistan's ruling Taleban militia. (September 21, 2001)
Kashmiri Protests Against US Action - A general strike in Indian-administered Kashmir turned violent as Muslims took to the streets to protest against possible US attacks on Afghanistan. (September 21, 2001)
The Last Moments of Flight 11 - A harrowing telephone call from a flight attendant aboard one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center comes to light. (September 21, 2001)
London Shares Claw Back at Close - The FTSE 100 index manages to claw its way back from five-year lows seen earlier as a deal to save the airlines looks close to fruition. (September 21, 2001)
Military Options: SNP Viewpoints - BBC News Online asks two Scottish National Party defence experts for their views on the government's handling of the situation so far and the options ahead. (September 21, 2001)
Morocco Deports 'Bin Laden Ally' - The Moroccan Government ignores an extradition request from Algeria for one of its nationals and deports him to Paris. (September 21, 2001)
New Chief to Battle US Terror - Pennsylvania's Governor is appointed director of the new Office of Homeland Security, to co-ordinate domestic security in the US. (September 21, 2001)
Northwest Airlines Cuts 10,000 Jobs - America's fourth largest airline becomes the latest major carrier to announce wholesale redundancies as the industry's crisis deepens. (September 21, 2001)
Oxfam Warns of Afghan Starvation - Oxfam issues a warning that governments must take responsibility for thousands in Afghanistan threatened by hunger. (September 21, 2001)
Pakistan Investors Prepare for Trouble - Multinationals take precautions to protect their operations in Pakistan and the Middle East as the prospect of military conflict increases. (September 21, 2001)
Pakistan Protests Turn Violent - Four people are killed in Karachi as thousands of Taleban supporters protest against government support for the US. (September 21, 2001)
Papers Question Afghan Mission - Friday's UK papers strike a note of caution about the US mission, questioning the wider implications of the effort to catch Osama Bin Laden. (September 21, 2001)
Pigs' Heads Left at Islamic Centre - Ten pigs' heads were left outside an Islamic centre in Exeter following the terrorist attacks in the United States. (September 21, 2001)
Plaid Chief Supports Terrorism Justice - Ieuan Wyn Jones addresses Plaid Cymru's annual conference and says those responsible for 'evil deeds' must be brought to justice. (September 21, 2001)
Police Chief Issues London Terror Alert - The Metropolitan Police commissioner says London is a top terrorist target as police numbers on street are boosted by 1,500. (September 21, 2001)
Princes Sign US Book of Condolence - Prince Charles and Prince William signed a book of condolence for victims of the attacks on the United States last week. (September 21, 2001)
Q & A: Airport Security - In the wake of the US terror attacks the BBC asked David Learmount, of Flight International magazine, how airport security could be improved. (September 21, 2001)
Saddam Criticises US Rescue Efforts - President Saddam Hussein of Iraq has said his country would have offered help for the relief effort in the United States if it had been asked. (September 21, 2001)
Senate Backs $15bn Aid for Airlines - The Senate approves a $15bn rescue package for the US airline industry which has seen a sharp decline in trade after the terror attacks. (September 21, 2001)
Somalia Rejects Bin Laden Link - Somalia's government says it will not offer sanctuary to Osama Bin Laden after suggestions that he may flee there. (September 21, 2001)
Stars Rewrite Work After US Attack - Television shows including Friends are reportedly rewritten, while rock bands rework their music in the wake of the attacks on the US. (September 21, 2001)
Stock Markets' Torrid Week - Share traders count their losses at the end of an extremely volatile week with few expecting an upswing when trading resumes. (September 21, 2001)
Stocks Slashed as Panic Hits - Global stock markets edged back up from record lows hit during Friday, though losses for the week remain disastrous. (September 21, 2001)
Swinney Urges Caution in Retaliation - Scottish National Party Leader John Swinney called for 'targeted action' against those responsible for the attacks on the US. (September 21, 2001)
Tackling Terror with Technology - Experts are warning of the risk of relying on technology to help spot terrorists before they attack. (September 21, 2001)
Terror Attacks: Lib Dem Views - Two senior Liberal Democrat peers give BBC News Online their views on last week's atrocities and their wider implications. (September 21, 2001)
Terrorist Toll on the UK Economy - As America reels from the attacks on New York, the UK economy starts to fear the impact on business and consumers. (September 21, 2001)
Text: Bush Address to Congress - Extracts of US President George W Bush's rallying cry against international terrorism in a speech to both houses of the US congress. (September 21, 2001)
Tourism Shocked to the Core - It has long been the number one destination for overseas visitors to the US. But since the attacks, the Big Apple's tourism industry has gone rotten, reports the BBC. (September 21, 2001)
UK Airlines 'Will Continue Flying' - The government reaches a compromise with insurers to allow British airlines to keep flying despite a massive hike in war cover premiums. (September 21, 2001)
UK Arrests Over US Terror Attacks - Three men and a woman were arrested in Britain in connection with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. (September 21, 2001)
UK Foreign Secretary to Visit Iran - UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says he will make an historic visit to Iran as Tony Blair arrives in Brussels for a summit of EU leaders. (September 21, 2001)
UK Joins Global Charity Telethon - A TV event to raise money in the wake of the US attacks, featuring some of the biggest names in showbiz, is to be screened in the UK. (September 21, 2001)
US Offers Airlines $15bn Aid - The US agrees $15bn rescue package for the airline industry which is suffering a sharp decline in trade since the terror attacks. (September 21, 2001)
US Resolute on Bin Laden Hunt - Washington says it has enough evidence against Osama Bin Laden, as it prepares for possible military action against Afghanistan. (September 21, 2001)
War Fears Hurt Indian Economy - Fears of an imminent US strike against Afghanistan hits the Indian economy which was already in the middle of a slowdown. (September 21, 2001)
A Warm New York Welcome - BBC News Online's Ryan Dilley talks to New Yorkers welcoming UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to a city devastated by terrorist attacks. (September 21, 2001)
Week of Turmoil for Asian Markets - Attention in Asia this week focused on stock markets, and how US investors would react to the terrorist attacks on America. (September 21, 2001)
A Week on: How is the World Coping? - It's now seven days since the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. What will the long-term effects of those horrific scenes be? How are you coping with the aftermath of September 11 2001? (September 21, 2001)
What is the Future for Skyscrapers? - The attacks on the World Trade Center highlight the vulnerability of high buildings, but will we fall out of love with the skyscraper, asks the BBC. (September 21, 2001)
When the West is Unfashionable - Pakistan's population is not convinced by assurances that the US is targeting terrorism, not Islam, reports the BBC. (September 21, 2001)
Aerospace Firms Ready for Fallout - The aerospace industry in Wales is braced for possible cutbacks as leading firms announce major cutbacks after the US terror attacks. (September 20, 2001)
Afghan Exodus Still Growing - The number of people fleeing troubled Afghanistan tops one million, as fears grow of US attacks on the country. (September 20, 2001)
Afghans Hooked on the BBC - BBC World Service Pashto and Persian language radio broadcasts are one of the primary sources of news for Afghanistan. (September 20, 2001)
Airbus Freezes Expansion Plans - European defence giant EADS has postponed production expansion plans at Airbus due to the poor outlook for the airline sector. (September 20, 2001)
Algeria 'Gives US Terror List' - Reports say that Algeria has handed over two lists of people it considers possible terrorists to the US, some of whom may have links to Osama Bin Laden. (September 20, 2001)
Analysis: Afghan Ruling on Bin Laden - The BBC's Islamic affairs analyst, Roger Hardy, examines the significance of the clerics' decision to ask the Saudi-born radical to leave the country. (September 20, 2001)
At a Veterinary M*A*S*H - As cranes, bulldozers and human muscle excavate the rubble of the World Trade Center, it is the scores of rescue dogs some are banking on to direct them to survivors. (September 20, 2001)
Back to work: What now for Wall Street? - Can Wall Street recover from the attacks in New York and Washington? And will the global economy be pushed into recession? Send us your views. (September 20, 2001)
BBC Increases Service in Afghan Area - The BBC World Service has increased its broadcasts serving Afghanistan and the surrounding region. (September 20, 2001)
Blair Bolsters US Campaign - The UK prime minister arrives in Washington to discuss the US terror attacks with President Bush. (September 20, 2001)
Blair Joins Tribute to British Victims - Tony Blair joins the families of the British victims of the terror attacks at a memorial service in New York. (September 20, 2001)
Blair Targets World Terrorism - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair insists the war against terrorism extends beyond targeting the Saudi-born dissident Osama Bin Laden. (September 20, 2001)
Bosnia 'Destabilised by Bin Laden Slur' - International officials in Bosnia blame Croat and Serb hardliners for destabilising the country with allegations about Osama Bin Laden's links with the Bosnian authorities. (September 20, 2001)
British Airways Cuts 7,000 jobs - British Airways axes a further 5,200 jobs on top of the 1,800 announced before last week's terror attacks in the US. (September 20, 2001)
Bush Tells Nation to 'Be Ready' - US President Bush prepares what is seen as the most crucial speech of his presidency as Americans demand action against terror. (September 20, 2001)
Call for African Pact Against Terrorism - The President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, calls for Africa to ensure that African countries are not used as bases for terrorist networks. (September 20, 2001)
Carrier Sets Sail for Unknown War - The giant USS Theodore Roosevelt prepared to leave for the Mediterranean, but no-one yet knows exactly what its mission may be. (September 20, 2001)
Chechens Accused of Terrorism Links - The chief spokesman of Russia's internal security service says a recent upsurge in fighting in Chechnya was linked to last week's attacks in the US. (September 20, 2001)
Cheney: Power Behind the Throne - Although not a captivating political personality, Dick Cheney's assured response to the US crisis has demonstrated why George W Bush picked him as a running mate, reports the BBC. (September 20, 2001)
Chirac: Fighting Terror a Priority - President Chirac says France will not stand aside in an international campaign against terrorism, but has yet to determine its contribution. (September 20, 2001)
Civil Liberties Fears Over Terrorism Bill - Civil liberties groups raised the alarm over a draft bill seeking to introduce broad new powers against suspected terrorists. (September 20, 2001)
Collapsing Towers Caused Seismic Shock - The hijack attacks on the World Trade Center, and the towers' subsequent collapse, were detected by earthquake monitoring stations. (September 20, 2001)
Concorde's Return Set to Go Ahead - Concorde is set to resume passenger flights to New York next month despite the terror attacks in the city and job losses. (September 20, 2001)
Ethnic Minorities Demonstrate in US - Leaders of minority ethnic groups rallied in Washington to urge people not to avenge last week's attacks by picking on people who "looked like the enemy". (September 20, 2001)
EU Considers Aid for Airlines - EU finance ministers will consider relaxing tough rules on state aid to airlines, as the industry suffers following the attacks on the US. (September 20, 2001)
EU Gears up to Fight Terrorism - Justice and interior ministers approve tough new anti-terrorist measures, including an EU-wide search and arrest warrant. (September 20, 2001)
EU Must Act Fast on Terror - Blunkett - UK Home Secretary David Blunkett presses the European Union to act quickly in introducing a raft of new counter-terrorism measures. (September 20, 2001)
European Press Review - There is continuing advice to the United States in today's papers not to strike out blindly or hastily in its desire for revenge, reports the BBC. (September 20, 2001)
Extra Police to Protect Muslims - An extra 1,500 police officers will be on the streets of London over the weekend to protect Muslims from violence following the US attacks. (September 20, 2001)
FBI Probes Hijackers' Identities - The FBI is examining the possibility that some of last week's hijackers used fake identities, as police arrest another man for questioning. (September 20, 2001)
Fighting terrorism: What can be done? - The world will never be the same again, was the reaction of many to last Tuesday's attacks. What measures can be taken by the secret services to stop the terrorists? Public can comment. (September 20, 2001)
French Forget Grudges in US Crisis - France appears to have put its traditional grievances against the US aside as its people and politicians make clear their desire to help. (September 20, 2001)
Frightened Travellers 'Turn to El Al' - Israel's national airline, famed for its stringent levels of security, reports a rise in business following the terror attacks on America. (September 20, 2001)
Greenspan Assesses the Damage - The chairman of the Fed says calm is returning to financial markets, but no one can tell the full effects of the terrorist attacks. (September 20, 2001)
Holes in US Airport Security - A BBC News Online reader says new security controls at US airports are failing to pick up potentially dangerous objects. Includes user submitted experiences. (September 20, 2001)
India Angered by Musharraf 'Tirade' - India reacts to remarks by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf telling Delhi to "lay off" exploiting the current crisis in his country. (September 20, 2001)
India Says Taleban Recall Kashmir Militants - India's Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh says the Taleban leadership is calling on Afghan fighters in Kashmir to return home ahead of a possible US military attack. (September 20, 2001)
Indian Muslims Oppose US Action - There is growing concern among India's 120 million Muslims about the degree of support Delhi is offering the US for its campaign against Osama bin Laden, reports the BBC. (September 20, 2001)
Indonesian Muslims Wary of Bush Promises - A senior Muslim figure in Indonesia says he is not satisfied with US assurances that its anti-terrorist campaign is not anti-Muslim. (September 20, 2001)
Insurance Cost Estimates Doubled - The world's two largest reinsurers, Munich Re and Swiss Re, double their cost estimates of the attacks on the US. (September 20, 2001)
IRA to Intensify Talks on Arms - The IRA says it is to step up talks with the arms body in an effort to speed up progress towards resolving the weapons issue. (September 20, 2001)
Japan Resumes Aid to US Allies - Japan says it will give Pakistan and India emergency economic aid as part of its effort to help countries near Afghanistan that are co-operating with the US. (September 20, 2001)
The Language of Conflict - BBC Middle East and Islamic affairs analyst Roger Hardy explains why the use of language has become so sensitive in the current international crisis. (September 20, 2001)
Manhattan's New Homeless - Affluent New Yorkers have found themselves homeless following the attacks on the World Trade Center, writes BBC News Online's Jonathan Duffy. (September 20, 2001)
Military Action: Plaid Cymru Viewpoints - Two key Plaid Cymru figures tell BBC News Online what action is needed in response to the terrorist attacks on America. (September 20, 2001)
New York Takes Steps Towards Normality - Children return to school and part of the Brooklyn bridge reopens as the city continues its convalescence. (September 20, 2001)
Pakistan Militants Step Up Protests - Islamic hardliners across Pakistan rally against President Musharraf's decision to support the US in a possible strike on Afghanistan. (September 20, 2001)
Plaid Delegates Debate Global Crisis - Plaid Cymru chief executive Karl Davies says the US terrorist attacks have cast a "sombre shadow" over the party's annual conference. (September 20, 2001)
Powell's Challenge - Few international statesman are as highly respected at home and abroad as the US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, reports the BBC. (September 20, 2001)
Profile: British Airways - British Airways battles to pull itself out of a slump as management troubles in the past give way to an economic slowdown. (September 20, 2001)
Profile: Donald Rumsfeld - US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is co-ordinating perhaps the most difficult and complicated campaign in history, reports the BBC. (September 20, 2001)
Russia Inspects Afghan Border Troops - Speculation grows that Tajikistan could be used as a base for any US military action in Afghanistan. (September 20, 2001)
Sellafield Security Reviewed - The security of a planned new nuclear recycling plant at Sellafield is considered amid fears about international terrorism. (September 20, 2001)
Shares Tumble Again - Leading share indexes on both sides of the Atlantic have closed at new lows, due to growing economic and military fears. (September 20, 2001)
Spain Allows US to Use Bases - Madrid offers the United States unconditional use of its military bases in any planned retaliation for last week's attacks. (September 20, 2001)
Tajikistan Shuts Out Afghans - After talks with Russia, Tajikistan closes its border to Afghan refugees who are fleeing their homeland for fear of US retaliatory strikes. (September 20, 2001)
Tension and Courtesy in Islamabad - The likelihood of American military action is causing widespread anxiety in Pakistan, says the BBC's Hugh Sykes. (September 20, 2001)
Top US Policymakers Say 'Wait' - Eager to do something, US lawmakers are instead told to sit tight while economic analysts figure out what lies in wait for the economy. (September 20, 2001)
The Trail to Bin Laden - US and UK leaders are convinced that Osama Bin Laden was involved in the attacks on New York and Washington, but hard evidence may be elusive. (September 20, 2001)
UK Muslims Condemn 'Lunatic Fringe' - Mainstream Muslim leaders attack a "tiny lunatic fringe" which has expressed support for the terror attacks in the US. (September 20, 2001)
UK Shares Hit Four-Year Low - The FTSE falls heavily amid increased investor concern over the outlook for airlines and the extent of any US retaliation for last week's terrorist attacks. (September 20, 2001)
US Plans Wide-Ranging Response - The military build-up is part of a package of measures the US will use to fight international terrorism, says BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus. (September 20, 2001)
US Rejects Bin Laden Ruling - The US demands that Osama Bin Laden be handed over to "responsible authorities", rejecting an apparent Taleban compromise move. (September 20, 2001)
US Security Hits Mexican Economy - Business leaders in Mexico warn that heightened security on the border with the US threatens vital border industries. (September 20, 2001)
US Slump Could be 'Steep but Short' - Economists think the US economy could bounce back quickly from the effects of the attacks, but the rest of the world may not. (September 20, 2001)
US tragedy: You gave your views - Listen to and read the views given in a two-hour special programme on what the US terrorism disaster means for the world. (September 20, 2001)
US Under Attack: Your Reactions - Thousands of people are feared dead after terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. Send us your reactions to these unprecedented acts. (September 20, 2001)
Victim of 'Hate Crime' Buried - Relatives gather in Los Angeles for the funeral of an Egyptian born US citizen, thought to be a victim of the hate crimes that have spread since the terror attacks. (September 20, 2001)
We Share Grief, Blair Tells America - BBC News Online's Nick Assinder hears the UK prime minister's address at a memorial service in New York. (September 20, 2001)
What is Terrorism? - Who is a "terrorist" and who is a "freedom-fighter"? Barnaby Mason re-opens the debate. (September 20, 2001)
What Now for British Airways? - Around the world, airlines are cutting jobs, mothballing planes and issue profit warnings, so can BA escape the storm, asks the BBC. (September 20, 2001)
Yemen Rounds up Muslim Extremists - Suspected followers of Osama Bin Laden are among dozens arrested as Yemen seeks to co-operate with the US. (September 20, 2001)
Afghan Economy Fights for Survival - The Afghan economy exists at a subsistence level as its people cling to trade and agriculture to survive the ravages of war, reports the BBC. (September 19, 2001)
Aid Workers Urge Restraint - British charities and aid organisations call for restraint as the US and its allies consider a response to the terror attacks. (September 19, 2001)
Air India Introduces Plastic Cutlery - India's international carrier, Air India, says it has replaced its steel and silver-plated cutlery with plastic. (September 19, 2001)
Airlines Face 'Economic Abyss' - US lawmakers urge the government to take swift action to support airlines amid fresh indications the industry is fast running out of money. (September 19, 2001)
Analysis: Afghanistan's Northern Alliance - BBC News Online's Fiona Symon examines the different components that make up the Afghan Northern Alliance. (September 19, 2001)
Attacks Scuttle Business Deals - The chaos created by the attack on the World Trade Center has tabled some high-profile business deals in the US. (September 19, 2001)
Bangladesh Agrees to US Facilities Request - The caretaker government of Bangladesh agrees to a request by the United States to use the nation's airspace, airfields and port facilities. (September 19, 2001)
Bomb Blast in Pakistan - At least six people were killed in a bomb explosion in the Pakistani town of Sialkot, near the Indian border. (September 19, 2001)
Bring Afghans Together Urges UN official - A senior United Nations official has urged the United States and its allies to bring Afghans into its coalition against Osama bin Laden. (September 19, 2001)
Britons 'Should Consider' Quitting Pakistan - UK nationals are advised to consider leaving Pakistan in the light of heightened tension since the US terrorist attacks. (September 19, 2001)
Bush Appeals for Help From Allies - The US leader appealed to allies for any support possible, as he met the Indonesian president, head of the world's largest Muslim population. (September 19, 2001)
Children Taught 'Reality' of Disaster - A head teacher is concerned that pupils might confuse the real-life attacks in the United States with video games and movies. (September 19, 2001)
Coalition in Quotes - Looks at what world leaders said about forming an anti-terrorism coalition. (September 19, 2001)
Economic Fallout - The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have reverberated throughout the economic, as well as the political and diplomatic fields. (September 19, 2001)
Embassies Act on Pakistan Unrest - Western embassies in Pakistan order the families of diplomats and non-essential staff to leave the capital, Islamabad. (September 19, 2001)
EU Acts on Terrorism - Europe considers new measures in the fight against terrorism, including an EU-wide arrest warrant. (September 19, 2001)
Explaining Arab Anger - BBC Tehran Correspondent Jim Muir explains the link between US foreign policy and the suicide bombings. (September 19, 2001)
FBI Widens the Net - The FBI says it is looking for nearly 200 people in connection with last week's terror attacks in the US, as first criminal charges are filed. (September 19, 2001)
Fears Grow for US Economy - The US economy was 'sluggish' even before the attacks in New York and Washington, the Federal Reserve warns. (September 19, 2001)
The Fight Against Terror - The BBC's Legal Affairs Correspondent, Jon Silverman, looks at the "life-support" system behind Osama Bin Laden's alleged network of terror. (September 19, 2001)
Fighting Fires, Not Rubble - After searching the ruins of "ground zero", the men of fire engine Ladder Six have returned to normal duties for the first time without their missing colleagues. (September 19, 2001)
Following the Money - Governments around the world are trying to track the money used in the attacks on the US. But the task could prove long, complex and difficult, reports the BBC. (September 19, 2001)
The 'Forgotten' Victims - Their story has been almost lost in the coverage of the World Trade Center attack, but the friends and relatives of those who worked at New York's highest restaurant are devastated at their loss, reports the BBC. (September 19, 2001)
Germans Torn by Dilemma - Germans fear being targeted by terrorists and also being in a war against terrorism, as Patrick Bartlett reports. (September 19, 2001)
Germany Backs Military Action - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder pledges to support the US in the fight against terrorism, while the government considers tighter rules on religious groups. (September 19, 2001)
Giza Pyramids Aida Cancelled - A huge production of Aida, to be held in the shadow of the pyramids in Egypt, is scrapped after the US attacks. (September 19, 2001)
Go Launches New Services - The lost-cost carrier expands its route portfolio, indicating the differing fortunes of budget airlines and the struggling aviation giants. (September 19, 2001)
Investors Seek Safe Havens - Many private investors were already having a torrid time, and then America was attacked, creating further turbulence in the markets, reports the BBC. (September 19, 2001)
Iraq Denies Role in US Attacks - Iraq's foreign minister defends his country after charges that a Baghdad official met one of the hijackers of last week's US air strikes. (September 19, 2001)
Islamic Groups Warn of Indonesia Violence - Radical Islamic groups warn they will attack American targets in Indonesia if the US takes military action against Afghanistan. (September 19, 2001)
Kabul Checkpoints Stem Refugee Exodus - The Taleban set up checkpoints around Kabul to restrict movement, as refugees try desperately to escape to Pakistan. (September 19, 2001)
Megawati Warns Against Reprisals - Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri, the first Muslim leader to meet the US leader since last week's terror attacks, warns against revenge. (September 19, 2001)
Middle East: Anti-terrorism Coalition - Throughout the region many leaders have condemned the attacks on the US and pledged varying degrees of support. (September 19, 2001)
Military Options: Tory Viewpoints - Conservatives Sir Malcolm Rifkind and John Maples give BBC News Online their views on the way ahead following the US terror attacks. (September 19, 2001)
Muslim Community Targets Racial Tension - Community leaders met in Manchester amid fears that Muslims in Britain face racial hatred after the terror attacks on America. (September 19, 2001)
Muslim Leaders Debate Race Hate - Muslim communities in Manchester fear the repercussions of the US terror attacks could lead to violence on their own doorstep. (September 19, 2001)
New York at Risk of Flooding - Engineers worn that the foundations of the bombed World Trade Center are at risk of collapse, which would allow the Hudson River to flood the New York subway. (September 19, 2001)
New York Loses Hope for Survivors - New York's police commissioner gives the bleakest assessment yet of finding survivors in the rubble that was once the World Trade Center. (September 19, 2001)
Pakistan Exchanges Stay Closed - Pakistan's stock markets, closed amid fears of the implications of US reprisals for terrorist attacks, are to re-open on Monday. (September 19, 2001)
Pakistan Warns of 'Destruction' - President Musharraf says Pakistan is facing its worst crisis for 30 years over its support for the US action against Osama Bin Laden. (September 19, 2001)
Pakistani Traders Wary - Financial market regulators in Pakistan are about to decide whether the country's stock markets should reopen for trading on Thursday. (September 19, 2001)
Profit Warnings Multiply for US Firms - Over 30 US companies have issued profits warnings in the wake of the massive attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. (September 19, 2001)
Q&A: The Outlook for Europe's Airlines - European airlines are fighting for financial aid in a bid to survive an economic slowdown and the fall-out from the recent attacks on the US. (September 19, 2001)
Russians Find New Empathy with US - Russian enmity towards America is being replaced by sympathy, as Robert Parsons reports from Moscow. (September 19, 2001)
The SAS: Primed for Action - The Special Air Service could soon be on its most dangerous mission yet following the terror attacks in the US, reports the BBC. (September 19, 2001)
SNP Delegates Remember US Victims - The Scottish National Party's conference opened with a motion of condolence for victims of the terrorist attacks in the US. (September 19, 2001)
Support for the Mourning - The difficult task of comforting and helping British families who lost loved ones in the World Trade Center attack is now well underway in New York, reports the BBC. (September 19, 2001)
Tajikistan's New-Found Fame - Journalists are descending on Afghanistan's little-known neighbour to report on how it will react if the US launches an attack on the Taleban. (September 19, 2001)
Taleban Demand Proof on Bin Laden - The leader of Afghanistan's Taleban regime tells a meeting of senior clerics that Osama Bin Laden will not be extradited without evidence. (September 19, 2001)
Taleban Leader Protests Bin Laden's Innocence - The text of a message from the Taleban's supreme leader, in which he protests Bin Laden's innocence. (September 19, 2001)
Terrorist Finance Under Scrutiny - The UK Government will strengthen money laundering laws and target terrorist bank accounts in the wake of last week's attacks on the US. (September 19, 2001)
Text: Musharraf Rallies Pakistani Nation - Excerpts from Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf's television address to the nation, defending his support for US policy. (September 19, 2001)
Tony Blair Interview: Transcript in Full - A full transcript of Tony Blair interviewed on BBC's World Service's Newshour on Tuesday about the UK's role following last week's terror attacks in the US. (September 19, 2001)
Town Tackles Racial Tensions - Community leaders and local policymakers in riot-hit Oldham meet to discuss racial problems in the north-west town. (September 19, 2001)
Turmoil Threatens Superjumbo Orders - Airbus could lose orders for its flagship A380 aircraft, as the turmoil in aviation prompts struggling carriers to cut costs. (September 19, 2001)
UK Targets Terrorist Finances - UK Chancellor Gordon Brown vows an international assault on terrorist finances and sends a list of suspects to banks around the world. (September 19, 2001)
UK to Monitor Islamic Group - The activities of an Islamic activist group are being monitored by the home secretary to check they do not stir up unrest. (September 19, 2001)
Unions Plead for UK Airline Aid - Unions are to meet the UK government to ask for state help in staving off redundancies in the troubled aviation industry. (September 19, 2001)
US Airlines Lose 40,000 More Jobs - American Airlines and United Airlines announced lay-offs for 40,000 employees as the US aviation crisis deepened with declining air traffic. (September 19, 2001)
US Exports Slump - US exports in July took their biggest dive in a decade, hinting that the country's economy was slowing sharply well before last week's attacks. (September 19, 2001)
US Gets Bangladesh Backing - Bangladesh's caretaker government agrees to a request by the US for logistical support in the event of an attack on Afghanistan. (September 19, 2001)
US Orders Planes to the Gulf - More than 100 American combat aircraft are to begin redeploying to the Gulf in President Bush's campaign against world terrorism. (September 19, 2001)
Afghan Exodus Gathers Pace - Thousands of refugees defied border closures to escape the threat of US strikes, as the Taleban delayed a decision on extraditing Osama Bin Laden. (September 18, 2001)
Air Passengers Face Tighter Security - European air travellers will have to get used to much higher security levels following last week's terror attacks on the US, reports the BBC. (September 18, 2001)
Airlines Call for State Aid - British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead calls for fair treatment from government, as the US rushed to the aid of its crisis-hit airline industry. (September 18, 2001)
Airlines Suspend Sri Lanka Flights - Gulf Air and Emirates suspended services to Sri Lanka after a massive increase in war-risk insurance on flights to Colombo. (September 18, 2001)
Algeria Tackles Islamic Militants - The Algerian military says it has killed a significant number of militants, amid growing criticism over official failure to root out terrorism. (September 18, 2001)
Analysis: Catching Bin Laden - How feasible would it be for the United States to capture its "prime suspect" in last week's attacks, Osama Bin Laden, asks the BBC. (September 18, 2001)
Analysis: UN's Crisis Role - The UN Security Council could help the US to rally support from non-Nato members for anti-terrorism strikes, reports the BBC. (September 18, 2001)
Anti-Taleban Faction Sides with Bin Laden - A leading figure in Afghanistan's anti-Taleban opposition says his group would fight alongside the Taleban if the US invaded. (September 18, 2001)
Bin Laden's Afghan Victims - Kate Clark hears evidence of a scorched earth policy carried out by the Taleban to counter resistance. (September 18, 2001)
Blair Gives Taleban Firm Warning - Tony Blair gives the Taleban regime in Afghanistan a clear warning to hand over terrorist suspect Osama Bin Laden, or face the consequences. (September 18, 2001)
Blair Meets African Reformers - British Prime Minister Tony Blair met six African leaders, but the talks were overshadowed by the attacks on the US. (September 18, 2001)
Blair Strides World Stage - BBC Political Editor Andrew Marr says Tony Blair's world role really has made the UK prime minister a bridge between America and Europe. (September 18, 2001)
Blair's War Team - The prime minister has a handfull of key people advising him on the military and political consequences of his reactions to the New York atrocities. (September 18, 2001)
Bomb Threat Forces Virgin Diversion - A Virgin Airlines' Boeing 747 was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Canada after a bomb scare. (September 18, 2001)
China Demands US Attack Evidence - China asks for "concrete evidence" before it will support a US military strike against those suspected of involvement in last week's attacks. (September 18, 2001)
Confiscated Hand Luggage on Show - Thousands of household items such as nail files are impounded at Heathrow in security sweeps prompted by the US terror attacks. (September 18, 2001)
Donations Flood in to Terror Victims Fund - A UK charity set up to help the victims of last week's terror attacks in the US has been inundated with donations, reports the BBC. (September 18, 2001)
Europe Tightens Security - Investigations, arrests, and tougher checks at airports and public buildings are all part of the new world ushered in by the US attacks, says Colin Blane. (September 18, 2001)
An Eye for an Eye - As Americans struggle to comprehend the tragedy which befell their country last week, some fear a desire for revenge has gripped the nation. (September 18, 2001)
FBI Probes 'Attempted Fifth Hijack' - Sources close to the FBI investigation tell a US newspaper hijackers may have been on board a fifth plane last week. (September 18, 2001)
Foreign Leaders Head for US - France's President Jacques Chirac is the first of a string of dignitaries to visit the US as President Bush seeks support for a 'war on terrorism'. (September 18, 2001)
GBH Arrests Over Afghan Attack - Three men were arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with a racist attack that left a 28-year-old Afghan taxi driver paralysed. (September 18, 2001)
Heroic Britons Missing - Survivors tell of the heroic rescue efforts of Britons missing after last week's terror attacks on the US. (September 18, 2001)
How to Help the Relief Effort - BBC News Online looks at how well-wishers can help the victims of the US attacks, and those who they leave behind. (September 18, 2001)
Islamic Schools Re-open - Three Islamic schools in north London re-opened after closing their doors to protect pupils from abuse in the wake of the attacks in the US. (September 18, 2001)
Japan Joins Economic Support Drive - Japan eases monetary policy, joining a global drive to see-off recession and calm markets following last week's terrorist attacks. (September 18, 2001)
Karachi Protest Against US - Thousands of religious students in the Pakistani city of Karachi protested at possible military action by the US against Afghanistan. (September 18, 2001)
Letter From Afghanistan - An Afghan who is trapped at the Pakistan border makes a plea to the United States in a letter smuggled out to the BBC. (September 18, 2001)
Megawati Flies to Meet Bush - Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri visited the US, the first leader of a Muslim nation to do so since the suicide attacks. (September 18, 2001)
One Week On: America Reflects - America marks one week after the terror attacks in New York and Washington, as President Bush urges people to continue to give more aid. (September 18, 2001)
Pakistani Hospitals on Alert - Emergency measures are ordered in hospitals in south-west Pakistan in anticipation of a possible attack by the U