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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.
BBC 'Regrets' Question Time Upset
BBC 'Regrets' Question Time Upset- The BBC said it regretted any offence caused by a Question Time special on the US terrorist attacks.
Attacks Force TV News Dilemmas
Attacks Force TV News Dilemmas- The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington force difficult decisions for TV news executives, reports the BBC.
What Now for the Taleban?
What Now for the Taleban?- The BBC's John Simpson looks at Osama Bin Laden's relationship with the Taleban, and asks if the downfall of one will herald the downfall of the other.