An incredulous nation freezes as panic sets in

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Terrorist attacks in New York, NY, and Washington, DC, have caused extensive disruption across the US. Key buildings were evacuated, the whole commercial airline network in North America was shut down and local law enforcement was placed on high alert.

Author: Gumbel, Andrew
Safety and security measures

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Banks in spotlight as key suspect is arrested in Chicago

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Nabil al Marabh has been arrested in Chicago, IL, on an outstanding warrant for assault and battery. He is thought to have played a key role in planning the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.

Author: Gumbel, Andrew
Cases, Investigations, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, Marabh, Nabil al

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How the passengers and crew of flight 63 acted on 'pure instinct' to stop another suicide attack

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Passengers and crew on American Airlines flight 63 from Paris, France, to Miami, FL, reacted swiftly when a man tried to set light to explosive contained in his shoes. The terrorist attacks of Sep 11, 2001, appear to have made everybody much more aware of possible incidents aboard aircraft, and he was rapidly restrained.

Author: Gumbel, Andrew
Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Prevention, Crime, Crimes aboard aircraft, Aircraft safety

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Subjects list: Terrorism, International offenses
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