September 11
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A mirror to a modern conflict
Themes in Herman Melville’s classic novel ‘Moby-Dick’ give us insight into today’s wars
Years later, cancer cases linger over 9/11 anniversary
New York continues to count the number of people who developed cancer or other illnesses related to the toxic cloud that hovered over Manhattan
9/11: Remembering the day the world changed
With remnants of the towers and names of the victims on its walls, the September 11 Memorial Museum is a reminder of 9/11, writes Lisa-Anne Julien.
US soldier freed in Afghanistan in exchange for five Taliban prisoners
The last US prisoner of war held in Afghanistan has been handed over to the US Special Operations in a dramatic swap for five Taliban detainees.
US vs them: A new brand of patriot acts
Whistle-blowers have become the ultimate patriots in the age after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, writes Gary Younge.
The downside of the post 9/11 tourism boom
Lower Manhattan has blossomed from tragedy into tourist magnet in the years since the September 11, 2001 attacks. But there also have been downsides.
September 11 hearings to address torture claims
Five men detained in connection with the September 11 attacks will appear at a military court, where lawyers aim to address claims they were tortured.
September 11 comes calling again
Sikhs in Wisconsin in the US have been routinely abused and taunted before the temple shooting. Chris McGreal reports.
Reaching for a symbol of resilience
The new skyscraper at Ground Zero has now reached a significant 6m above the Empire State building.
Bin Laden no ‘puppet master’
New documents show that Osama bin Laden was not the "puppet master" of jihadi groups around the world and complained of what he called "incompetence".
New York police arrest ‘lone wolf’ terror suspect
An "al-Qaeda sympathiser" has been arrested in New York for allegedly planning bomb attacks targeting soldiers, police cars and post offices.
Liverpool investigates Eccleston over 9/11 tweets
American-owned English club Liverpool has said it is investigating striker Nathan Eccleston for tweets he posted about the September 11 attacks.
9/11 more akin to the Titanic disaster than Pearl Harbour
In the long run, the 15 September 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers is likely to be seen as more significant than the fall of the Twin Towers.
US remembers the victims of 9/11 with tributes and tears
The day began exactly as it did on that fateful date 10 years ago: under a crystal-clear sky that heightened the colours of the city.
Jittery US unites in grief during 9/11 anniversary
A jittery US has come together in grief during the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which killed almost 3 000 people and plunged it into war.