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Reaction From Around the World Reaction From Around the World- A list of statements made by foreign dignitaries. On Doomed Flight, Passengers Vowed to Perish Fighting On Doomed Flight, Passengers Vowed to Perish Fighting- They told the people they loved that they would die fighting. What the Papers Say in the Middle East: What the Papers Say in the Middle East:- Summary of coverage in seven newspapers. Guardian, UK. Guardian: Arab websites see traffic soar Guardian: Arab websites see traffic soar- Owen Gibson. "The web is making it easier to get an alternative view on events. We're no longer so much at the mercy of government contro… MediaGuardian: When the web came of age MediaGuardian: When the web came of age- Owen Gibson. How net editors coped with the story: BBC, Sky News, CNN Europe, Ananova and ITN. Rumors of War Rumors of War- Addresses specific rumors and/or misinformation having to do with the September 11, 2001 attacks. Terror and the Web Terror and the Web- A look at the effects on news services and other Internet-related aspects of the attacks. Guardian: 'If you hate the west, emigrate to a Muslim country' Guardian: 'If you hate the west, emigrate to a Muslim country'- Interview with Hamza Yusuf, an Islamic scholar and US advisor, about the terrorist attacks, suicide, killing innoce… Guardian: 'There isn't a target in Afghanistan worth a $1m missile' Guardian: 'There isn't a target in Afghanistan worth a $1m missile'- Stephen Moss. Interview with Mohamed Heikal, political commentator and the former foreign minister of Egypt. "… Kofi Annan: We must recognise our common enemies Kofi Annan: We must recognise our common enemies- "The United Nations - and the international community - must have the courage to recognise that just as there are common aims, th… Guardian: The pursuit of Bin Laden could soon be a sideshow Guardian: The pursuit of Bin Laden could soon be a sideshow- Peter Preston. "A wise west would care for Pakistan as more than a series of air bases set on the edge of the Hindu Ku… Observer: Nervous Tehran has a wider role to play Observer: Nervous Tehran has a wider role to play- Fred Halliday. The impact on and by Iran. The author is professor of international relations at the London School of Economics a… Guardian: They can't see why they are hated Guardian: They can't see why they are hated- Seumas Milne. "Americans cannot ignore what their government does abroad." UK. Observer: Taliban troops switch sides as rebels advance Observer: Taliban troops switch sides as rebels advance- Chris Stephen in Dasti Kala and Kamal Ahmed. "Alliance commanders say there is now a real possibility that the entire nort… Wife of Solicitor General alerted him of hijacking from plane Wife of Solicitor General alerted him of hijacking from plane- Barbara Olson, a conservative commentator and attorney, alerted her husband, Solicitor General Ted Olson, that the p… Attacks Draw Mixed Response in Mideast Attacks Draw Mixed Response in Mideast- Leaders of many Middle Eastern nations have condemned the terror attacks, with a few notable exceptions. Europe Reacts with Shock and Horror Europe Reacts with Shock and Horror- Statements and reactions from European leaders. CNN: America Under Attack CNN: America Under Attack- In-depth special coverage of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon using hijacked passenger jets. Features a chronology, photo ga… Tech Executives Killed in Hijacking Tech Executives Killed in Hijacking- Akamai, MRV Communications, Metrocall, Netegrity, Oracle, eLogic, Raytheon, Sun, Nextwave, BEA Systems and 3Com confirm executives and employe… Net offers lifeline amid tragedy Net offers lifeline amid tragedy- With telephone and wireless services in disarray, people resort to communicating via e-mail, instant messaging and the Web. Terrorist Search Leads to ISPs Terrorist Search Leads to ISPs- The hunt for the terrorists behind Tuesday's attack leads to America Online and EarthLink, both of which have handed over information to the FBI. Online chat ranges from hate to sympathy Online chat ranges from hate to sympathy- "On America Online chat boards, interspersed between expressions of sympathy and intense discussions of the meaning and cause of the trag… Tech Giants Scramble to Track Down Workers Tech Giants Scramble to Track Down Workers- Sun tracks down all of its 340 workers based in the World Trade Center but learns that one Massachusetts employee died in a hijacked pl… US Flights Return to Scotland US Flights Return to Scotland- Passengers from flights bound for the United States and Canada are being accommodated in hotels around Scotland. Rescuers on US Stand-by Rescuers on US Stand-by- A British rescue team was on stand-by to travel to America to help in the search for survivors after a series of terror attacks on the US. What the Papers Say What the Papers Say- A round-up of what made the headlines in the Northern Ireland newspapers, on the 12th September, 2001. UK Rescuers Stood Down UK Rescuers Stood Down- A British rescue team which offered to aid the search for survivors after terror attacks on the US has been told it is not required. Tributes Paid to Frasier Creator Tributes Paid to Frasier Creator- Colleagues of David Angell, the creator of award-winning TV comedy Frasier, pay tribute to him after his death in Tuesday's terrorist attacks. Survivor's Family Die in Tragic Twist Survivor's Family Die in Tragic Twist- An Irish survivor fled the World Trade Centre only to discover that his sister and niece were on board one of the doomed jets. Security Increased at NI Airports Security Increased at NI Airports- Security at Northern Ireland's two main airports was stepped up in the aftermath of terrorist attacks in America. Scotland's Leaders United in Sorrow Scotland's Leaders United in Sorrow- Political leaders in Scotland speak as one when they make public their sorrow for the victims of the US attacks. Scotland Joins US in Grief Scotland Joins US in Grief- The impact of the world's worst terrorist attack was being felt in Scotland as US citizens there tried to comprehend events in their homeland. Millions Watch Attacks on Live TV Millions Watch Attacks on Live TV- Article looking at how the terrorist attacks are set to go down as one of the most momentous and watched live news stories. Long Distance Trauma for US Students Long Distance Trauma for US Students- Two US students at Scotland's St Andrews University describe their horror at watching events unfold across the Atlantic Ocean. Lockerbie Memories Flood Back Lockerbie Memories Flood Back- BBC News Online Scotland looks back at the Lockerbie terrorist bombing and compares that to the massive air attack on the US. Missing Son Phoned from Skyscraper Missing Son Phoned from Skyscraper- Reports how a banker phoned his family in Scotland from the World Trade Center seconds after a plane crashed into the building. Game Withdrawn After Attacks Game Withdrawn After Attacks- A computer game in which players try to defend the World Trade Center from kamikaze pilots has been withdrawn. Fiancée Recounts Skyscraper Call Fiancée Recounts Skyscraper Call- The fiancée of a British man missing in the World Trade Center describes speaking to him on the phone as the catastrophe unfolded. Families Fear Loved Ones Dead Families Fear Loved Ones Dead- The death of a fourth Irish victim of the terror attacks in New York is confirmed as the expected death toll continues to rise. Belfast Paramedic Recalls US Terror Belfast Paramedic Recalls US Terror- A Belfast paramedic tells how he treated the injured victims of the US terror attack in New York which left thousands dead. Aid Pledged for Scots Victims Aid Pledged for Scots Victims- The Scottish Executive pledged financial help for the families of Scots victims of the American terrorist attacks, if it was required. UK Experts Offer Forensics Help UK Experts Offer Forensics Help- A British expert in disaster investigations offered to send a team to the US to help to identify the victims of terrorist attacks. Transatlantic Flights Resume Transatlantic Flights Resume- Passengers stranded in Scotland in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on America could be set to complete their journeys. Silent Tribute to US Victims Silent Tribute to US Victims- Scotland joined the rest of Europe in a day of mourning for those who lost their lives in the American terrorist attacks. Scots Families Wait for News Scots Families Wait for News- A number of Scottish families were still waiting for news of relatives who were in New York at the time of Tuesday's terrorist attacks. NI Mourns Terror Attack Victims NI Mourns Terror Attack Victims- Thousands of people across Northern Ireland observed a three-minute silence for those killed in the United States. Gaming Industry to Review Content Gaming Industry to Review Content- The gaming industry is reviewing its content in the wake of the attacks on the US, but observers say long-term change is unlikely. European Press Review European Press Review- Crime and punishment was the main topic in the European papers, with transatlantic solidarity a close second. A Day of Remembrance A Day of Remembrance- As Europe honours the victims of terrorism in the US, Paul Coffey tells BBC News Online Scotland of the emotions in Glasgow. Belfast Mosque Attacked as Fears Rise Belfast Mosque Attacked as Fears Rise- Bricks were thrown at a mosque in south Belfast, as fear of attacks spread through the Muslim community in the Irish Republic.