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Carrier Sets Sail for Unknown War 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. Ethnic Minorities Demonstrate in US 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… US Orders Planes to the Gulf 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. Powell's Challenge 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. New York at Risk of Flooding 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 Yor… Fighting Fires, Not Rubble 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 c… Coalition in Quotes Coalition in Quotes- Looks at what world leaders said about forming an anti-terrorism coalition. The 'Forgotten' Victims 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… New Heroes of the Nation 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 natio… FBI Widens the Net 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. New York Loses Hope for Survivors 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. Bush Appeals for Help From Allies 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. US Aims Beyond Bin Laden US Aims Beyond Bin Laden- The American defense secretary says the capture of Osama Bin Laden will be just "one step" in the fight against terrorism. One Week On: America Reflects 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. FBI Probes 'Attempted Fifth Hijack' 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. How to Help the Relief Effort 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. US Hunt Closes in on Plotters US Hunt Closes in on Plotters- Links to Osama Bin Laden remain elusive as US investigators pursue new leads in the wake of the suicide attacks. Analysis: UN's Crisis Role 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. US Trials of Muslims Delayed US Trials of Muslims Delayed- US judges delay trials of Muslims for fear of jurors' bias amid a wave of anger over last week's suicide attacks. An Eye for an Eye 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. Foreign Leaders Head for US 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'. Plane Crash Touches Pennsylvania Plane Crash Touches Pennsylvania- The United Airlines crash in Pennsylvania shocked local residents, but also enhanced their sense of community, reports Kevin Anderson. US Terror Threat Remains US Terror Threat Remains- The US steps up security following a warning from senior officials that associates of the hijackers could still be at large. Scramble for Safety Scramble for Safety- More details emerged of how members of the US administration first learned of Tuesday's attacks and were taken to secure shelters. Analysis: Bush Wins America's Approval Analysis: Bush Wins America's Approval- BBC Washington correspondent Paul Reynolds analyses George Bush's high approval ratings, and wonders how long it can last. Bush Condemns US 'Revenge Attacks' Bush Condemns US 'Revenge Attacks'- President Bush called for an end to violence against US Muslims, and the FBI warned that physical and verbal abuse will not be tolerated. Hopes Fade for Missing Hopes Fade for Missing- New York tries to return to normality as emergency workers enter the seventh day of their rescue operation. Net Closing on Terror Suspects Net Closing on Terror Suspects- US President George Bush wants Osama Bin Laden "dead or alive" as the worldwide investigation into the US attacks widens. Bush Seeks Muslim Support Bush Seeks Muslim Support- BBC diplomatic correspondent Barnaby Mason says President Bush seeks Muslim support, but risks offence by calling the war against terrorism a "crusade". No Ordinary Commute No Ordinary Commute- In New York's financial district, workers picked their way back to the office for the first time since the attacks. Shares Gloom in Terror Aftermath Shares Gloom in Terror Aftermath- Shares fell sharply in the first day of trading in New York's financial district since the devastating suicide attacks. Hero's Final Phone Call Hero's Final Phone Call- Details of a phone call from a passenger preparing to attack an armed hijacker provide the clearest picture yet of the plane's final moments. US 'Revenge Attacks' Alarm India US 'Revenge Attacks' Alarm India- India's prime minister calls President George W Bush to express concern over attacks on Indians living in the US. A Community Under Siege A Community Under Siege- The attacks launched against the US have nurtured a sense of unity and defiance. But one group is at risk of becoming a focus for the nation's anger. New York Returns to Work New York Returns to Work- New York's financial district prepares to re-open amid calls for "patriotic" buying to support the faltering US stock market. Hope Amid the Gloom Hope Amid the Gloom- Sunday was a chance for many New Yorkers to share their pain with God. But amid the gloom, they were told that there was cause for hope. Bush Ponders Hits on Terror Chiefs Bush Ponders Hits on Terror Chiefs- A ban on US involvement in assassinations overseas may be lifted as it targets those behind last week's attacks. More Arrests in US Terror Probe More Arrests in US Terror Probe- US authorities detained two more people amid reports that the FBI was searching for two of the hijackers in the weeks before the attacks. Bush Urges US Back to Work Bush Urges US Back to Work- President Bush encouraged Americans to get the economy back to normality, but brace themselves for a long crusade against "evildoers." 'Shoot-down' Order was Given 'Shoot-down' Order was Given- President Bush acknowledges he ordered any rogue airliners to be shot down after the attacks on New York and Washington. Analysis: Bush's Ambitious Plan Analysis: Bush's Ambitious Plan- The US not only wants to find those responsible for Tuesday's attacks, but is also planning a campaign against terrorism worldwide. Profile: Bush's Fighting Team Profile: Bush's Fighting Team- The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines an administration which features the very men who fought the Gulf War under George W Bush's father. US Legal Chief Seeks Tougher Laws US Legal Chief Seeks Tougher Laws- US Attorney-General John Ashcroft wants new powers to tap phones and harsher penalties for assisting terrorism. America Widens 'Crusade' on Terror America Widens 'Crusade' on Terror- President Bush and his senior officials say terrorist networks in up to 60 countries could be targeted following Tuesday's airborn suicide atta… US Prepares for War US Prepares for War- The BBC's defence correspondent examines preparations by the Bush administration, which is emphasising the military campaign will be a long one. News Online Users Message for Bush News Online Users Message for Bush- Contributors to a two-hour special edition of the BBC's Talking Point programme, broadcast live on radio and the internet, offer sharply divide… Finding that Blitz Spirit Finding that Blitz Spirit- The World Trade Center was synonymous with business, but thousands of people lived in its extensive shadow. The devastation has brought neighbours close… Giuliani Holds on to Hope Giuliani Holds on to Hope- New York's mayor says there is still hope that some lives might be saved at the World Trade Center, as he gives the latest casualty figures. Second US Arrest in Terror Probe Second US Arrest in Terror Probe- US authorities detained a second man amid reports that the FBI was searching for two of the hijackers in the weeks before the attacks. Nation United in Grief Nation United in Grief- BBC News Online's Kevin Anderson makes an emotional return to Washington to find his fellow countrymen struggling to come to terms with Tuesday's events.