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Airlines Cut Jobs to Avoid Bankruptcy Airlines Cut Jobs to Avoid Bankruptcy- US airlines are calling for government assistance as more than 13,000 jobs are lost due to reduced public demand for flights. 'The Shock's Not Set in Yet' 'The Shock's Not Set in Yet'- With a new week looming, New York was trying to return to normal. But the attack on the World Trade Center still weighed heavily on the minds of its … Analysis: Building a Coalition Analysis: Building a Coalition- The BBC's Barnaby Mason examines the American attempt to build an international alliance to help root out those behind the devastating attacks. QE2 Diverted from New York Harbour QE2 Diverted from New York Harbour- Terrorist attack on New York forced re-routing for the luxury cruise ship. Bush Says US is at War Bush Says US is at War- The US president says the "barbarians" who have declared war on the American people have chosen their own destruction. Families' Painful Search Goes On Families' Painful Search Goes On- Families searching for relatives lost in the rubble of the World Trade Center face an agonising process, reports the BBC. Kabul Braces for US Attack Kabul Braces for US Attack- Afghans braced for a retaliatory operation by the United States following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. World Airlines Resume US Flights World Airlines Resume US Flights- International carriers rebuilt their services to the US as American skies were opened to foreign aircraft. New York Reopening for Business New York Reopening for Business- Parts of New York's devastated financial district reopened to allow businesses to prepare for trading on Monday. FBI Makes its First Arrest FBI Makes its First Arrest- US law enforcement officials detained an unidentified man who could have "useful information" about the attacks. World Mourns US Victims World Mourns US Victims- From Washington to Nairobi, people joined in remembering the victims of Tuesday's terror attacks on the United States. How Far Can Arab States Co-Operate? How Far Can Arab States Co-Operate?- President Bush may find there are limits to Arab co-operation as he attempts to build a coalition against terrorism, reports the BBC. Bush Visits New York Destruction Bush Visits New York Destruction- President Bush visited the devastated site of the World Trade Center as America mourned the victims of the attacks. 'Our Purpose as a Nation is Firm' 'Our Purpose as a Nation is Firm'- Full copy of the speech in which American President Bush speaks of a "kinship of grief" and a "unity against terror" at a memorial service in Wa… Your Views and Stories Your Views and Stories- Eyewitness accounts of the horror in New York, from users of the BBC news site. Islamic World Deplores US Losses Islamic World Deplores US Losses- Religious leaders condemned the attacks against the USA during Friday prayers, although some say America and Israel may be partly to blame. America's Invisible Enemy America's Invisible Enemy- Washington says it is at war but the strategy, which took it to victory against Iraq, could lead to disaster now. Worldwide Hunt for Hijack Plotters Worldwide Hunt for Hijack Plotters- Thousands of FBI agents are piecing together the jigsaw which they hope will enable them to catch the killers who plotted the horrific US attac… Legal Implications of Retaliation Legal Implications of Retaliation- The BBC's Barnaby Mason considers what any military action taken by the US would mean in international law. Bin Laden's Command Structure Bin Laden's Command Structure- The BBC's Middle East analyst Roger Hardy examines the nature of Osama Bin Laden's global network of Islamic militants, and his possible connections… US Calls up 50,000 Reservists US Calls up 50,000 Reservists- President Bush authorised the Pentagon to call up 50,000 US reserve troops in the wake of the terrorist attacks. Q&A: Learning to Fly a Plane Q&A: Learning to Fly a Plane- BBC News Online speaks to an instructor at Florida's biggest pilot training centre, looking at how the US airline hijackers learnt to take control of… Islam: Faith Under Fire Islam: Faith Under Fire- The US attacks have caused simmering Western "Islamaphobia" to boil over into anti-Muslim violence and hate, reports the BBC. Nineteen Hijack Suspects Named Nineteen Hijack Suspects Named- The US named 19 people suspected of being the hijackers, as police around the world worked to find the organisers of the attacks. Bush Visits New York Destruction Bush Visits New York Destruction- President Bush arrived in New York to see the devastation caused by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Relatives' Desperate Poster Appeal Relatives' Desperate Poster Appeal- Clutching photos, thousands of distraught families took to the streets of New York to search for loved ones missing since the attack. Nations Unite in Mourning Nations Unite in Mourning- Reports how countries throughout the world are uniting in mourning on Friday in honour of those killed in the US terror attacks. Allies Boost US Confidence Allies Boost US Confidence- Nato's declaration of support does not mean the US will launch a knee-jerk war, writes the BBC's Paul Adams. Missile Defence: Will Plans be Revised? Missile Defence: Will Plans be Revised?- The events in New York and Washington put defence, and particularly missile defence, to the top of the US agenda. Wave of Patriotism Sweeps Grieving US Wave of Patriotism Sweeps Grieving US- A renewed patriotic fervour emerges as Americans come to terms with the attacks on their country. Survivor Who Ignored Advice Survivor Who Ignored Advice- WTC disaster survivor Richard Wadja says that he was told to return to his desk minutes before it was blown to pieces. Blow to New York Survivor Hopes Blow to New York Survivor Hopes- Reports of a dramatic rescue of five firefighters in New York prove untrue, dealing a blow to hopes of finding more survivors. Bush Vows Victory as US Mourns Bush Vows Victory as US Mourns- President Bush says America will "lead the world to victory" over terrorism, as the flight box of the airliner crashed in Pennsylvania is found. One Desperate Search Among Many One Desperate Search Among Many- Focuses on a woman searching for her fiancé, missing after the attacks in New York. Attacks on US: World Round-up Attacks on US: World Round-up- BBC News Online rounds up the main stories from around the world on the reverberations from the catastrophic terrorist attacks in the US. BBC News - Special Report: Attack on America BBC News - Special Report: Attack on America- News coverage, background resources, chronology, photo gallery, map and video/audio. Is Bush up to the Job? Is Bush up to the Job?- The BBC's Paul Reynolds reports on George W. Bush's first real presidential test. US Caught in Transport Chaos US Caught in Transport Chaos- In the aftermath of the attacks on New York and Washington, the BBC looks at Americans resorting to new ways of getting around. The Day of Terror The Day of Terror- Key stories and media from the day. Evidence Trails Lead to Florida Evidence Trails Lead to Florida- The suspected perpetrators of Tuesday's terrorist attacks lived in Florida for many months and trained at a local airfield, the BBC reports. US Eyes Armed Guards for Planes US Eyes Armed Guards for Planes- As US airports prepare to open again for business, new security measures could include armed guards on flights. Q&A: Striking Back Q&A: Striking Back- Days after the US suffered the world's worst terrorist attack, the world is expecting a strong military response from Washington. Letter for a Missing Friend Letter for a Missing Friend- Reports on the anxious wait for the loved ones of those who worked in the World Trade Center, with many phone lines still jammed, and millions despera… China Asks US to Look Beyond Nato China Asks US to Look Beyond Nato- China appeals to the US to consult with countries beyond Europe before launching action following the terrorist attacks. Congress Backs $20bn Aid Package Congress Backs $20bn Aid Package- US Congress recommends massive support for relief and investigation as America donates millions of dollars to the victims and aid groups. Nato Agrees to Back US Nato Agrees to Back US- Nato declares it will provide full support to Washington if requested, but one member immediately expresses reluctance to enter a war. '190 dead' in Pentagon Attack '190 dead' in Pentagon Attack- Hopes faded of finding more survivors at the Pentagon after it was hit by an airliner during the terrorist attacks. Massive US Hunt for Attackers Massive US Hunt for Attackers- Thousands of police were deployed across the US to track down those responsible for Tuesday's unprecedented day of terror from the air. Frozen with Fear Frozen with Fear- First hand accounts from BBC News Online users. FBI Identifies Some Hijackers FBI Identifies Some Hijackers- FBI chief Robert Mueller says some hijackers from Tuesday's attack have been identified, and vows to leave no stone unturned.