The attack on several civilian targets in the United States of America on Tuesday 11th September, rocked the foundations of not only the nation that was dealt these terrorist blows, but the whole democratic and free world. This section contains a round up of the latest news from the scenes of the attacks and Malta.
Friday, October 5, 2001
Malta affirms commitment to fight against terror
Monday, October 1, 2001
Gozitan-born describes close brush with death during WTC collapse
Wednesday, September 26, 2001
Former U.S. embassy in Kabul set on fire
Tuesday, September 25, 2001
Saudi Arabia breaks off relations with Taliban, who admit setbacks
Bin Laden warns of nuclear attack on Britain
Monday, September 24, 2001
Malta to join anti-terrorism fight
Xarabank interviews relatives of Brian Cachia in NYC
Gozitan gives eye-witness account of WTC tragedy
Sunday, September 23, 2001
Malta to adopt EU plan against terrorism
Pope makes impassioned plea for peace
Sanctions against India and Pakistan removed
Friday, September 21, 2001
President Bush sends message to the President of Malta
Maltese casualties in NY attacks cannot be ruled out yet
Taliban refuse to expel Bin Laden, Bush outlines strategy against terrorism
Thursday, September 20, 2001
"It's now that we are returning back to normal that we realise how much
the situation was dangerous." - Maltese Consul in NY
Airlines issue warnings to passengers for greater security
Afghan clerics want Bin Laden out of the country, the U.S. rejects call
Wednesday, September 19, 2001
"I left the area tired and in a state of numbness as if waking up from a bad dream."
Hoax e-mail puts Malta in bad light
Malta hit by fear to travel after last week’s tragedy in the U.S.
Tuesday, September 18, 2001
Maltese missionary priest assists the bereaved in New Jersey
Decision on the extradition of Bin Laden expected soon
Monday, September 17, 2001
Laziness and luck save Maltese tourists from World Trade Centre tragedy
Parliament observes one-minute silence
"Bin Laden is wanted dead or alive" - President Bush
U.S. stock indexes plunge as trading resumes
Sunday, September 16, 2001
The sunset saves Gozitan singers from World Trade Center tragedy
Bin Laden denies involvement
Two more arrests, hijacked airplanes could have been shot down
Saturday, September 15, 2001
Bin Laden confirmed as prime suspect
FBI make first official arrest, Afghanistan warns
Friday, September 14, 2001
Cash problems for Maltese still trapped in New York
Malta mourns victims of U.S. tragedy
Thursday, September 13, 2001
One black box recovered, another one located
Some 80 Maltese tourists trapped in New York
No one found alive on Thursday, 4,700 still missing
Hunt-down of terrorists continues, first results in
Wednesday, September 12, 2001
Rescue efforts continue
Tourism to Malta will be adversely effected
Day of national mourning on Friday
Internet proves a vital link in U.S. tragedy
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Tens of thousands feared dead in NYC terror attacks
No Maltese casualties reported
Reactions in Malta
A look at the effect the attacks have left on Malta and the Maltese around the world
Timeline of the tragedy
Detailed moment-by-moment of the devastating attacks and their aftermath
Terrorism against the USA
A list of the major terrorist attacks against the United States in recent years.
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