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WHO Warns of Bio-Weapons Risk WHO Warns of Bio-Weapons Risk- The World Health Organisation says governments should not underestimate the risks of a biological attack and urges clear contingency plans. Russia Pledges Support for US Russia Pledges Support for US- Russian President Vladimir Putin allows the US to use air bases in central Asia as Washington moves to cut off funding for Osama bin Laden. US Faces New Kind of War US Faces New Kind of War- The US military is gearing up for retaliation but soldiers are facing a war in which there is no clear enemy and no territory to conquer. UN Seeks Anti-Terror Role UN Seeks Anti-Terror Role- Kofi Annan says only the United Nations can give a response to the attacks on America crucial legitimacy. US Special Forces: 'Unique Solutions' US Special Forces: 'Unique Solutions'- Special operations forces such as Army Rangers and Navy Seals could be the first to enter Afghanistan, reports the BBC. Why We Need Conspiracy Theories Why We Need Conspiracy Theories- Conspiracy theories are flourishing in the wake of the US terror attacks, and experts say this is only natural. Bush Calls Halt to Terror Funding Bush Calls Halt to Terror Funding- Washington moves to cut off the flow of money to Osama Bin Laden, chief suspect in the US attacks, his al-Qaeda network and other groups. Pakistan Shuts Kabul Embassy Pakistan Shuts Kabul Embassy- Pakistan withdrew its entire diplomatic staff from the Afghan capital as US preparations for possible military strikes continued. Analysis: Role of the Elite Troops Analysis: Role of the Elite Troops- Defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus explains why special forces are likely to play a key role in any ground offensive in Afghanistan. US Fears Grow of Biological Attack US Fears Grow of Biological Attack- Crop-sprayers are grounded amid concerns terrorists might be planning to launch an attack using chemical or biological weapons. A Life Less Extraordinary A Life Less Extraordinary- New Yorkers are trying to re-establish their old routines after the terror attacks on their city, writes BBC News Online's Jonathan Duffy. New York Honours the Dead New York Honours the Dead- Thousands attended a prayer service at the New York Yankees baseball stadium to remember the victims of the US terror attacks. US Loses Spy Plane Over Afghanistan US Loses Spy Plane Over Afghanistan- The Americans say their forces will not get trapped in Afghanistan but admit that they have already lost a spy plane there. US Offers Prayers for the Dead US Offers Prayers for the Dead- Tens of thousands gathered for a prayer service for victims of the US terror attacks at the New York Yankees baseball stadium. Clinton Ordered Bin Laden Killing Clinton Ordered Bin Laden Killing- Former US President Bill Clinton admits his administration tried and failed to assassinate Osama Bin Laden in 1998. Flight Passengers Hailed as Heroes Flight Passengers Hailed as Heroes- The FBI praises passengers believed to have fought with the hijackers on Flight 93 before it crashed in Pennsylvania. World Trade Center Looters Arrested World Trade Center Looters Arrested- Two people, who had been working as volunteers, were arrested for looting a jewellery shop in the arcade under the World Trade Center. Surfers Choose Bin Laden Over Sex Surfers Choose Bin Laden Over Sex- Osama Bin Laden and the World Trade Center replaced sex and Britney Spears as the most popular internet searches. Bush Holds Council of War Bush Holds Council of War- President Bush discusses war options with top aides as the US masses military forces around Afghanistan. Baseball Honours the Dead Baseball Honours the Dead- An electric atmosphere at New York's Shea Stadium greets the city's first sporting event since the atrocities as the Mets play the Braves. Will American Resolve Last a War? Will American Resolve Last a War?- Do the Americans really have the stomach for war? The BBC's William Horsley examines the mood of the nation as it gears up for battle. Guide to Military Strength Guide to Military Strength- A guide to the forces that might be used against Osama Bin Laden's forces in Afghanistan. US Resolute on Bin Laden Hunt US Resolute on Bin Laden Hunt- Washington says it has enough evidence against Osama Bin Laden, as it prepares for possible military action against Afghanistan. New Chief to Battle US Terror New Chief to Battle US Terror- Pennsylvania's Governor is appointed director of the new Office of Homeland Security, to co-ordinate domestic security in the US. Should the Towers be Rebuilt? Should the Towers be Rebuilt?- New Yorkers are already debating whether to redevelop the devastated World Trade Center site, or create a memorial to the thousands who died. The Last Moments of Flight 11 The Last Moments of Flight 11- A harrowing telephone call from a flight attendant aboard one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center comes to light. Tourism Shocked to the Core Tourism Shocked to the Core- It has long been the number one destination for overseas visitors to the US. But since the attacks, the Big Apple's tourism industry has gone rotten, … Analysis: Bush Rises to the Occasion Analysis: Bush Rises to the Occasion- President Bush silences critics by delivering a forceful speech to Congress, setting out his plans for tackling terrorism, reports the BBC. Fighting a 'Dirty War' Fighting a 'Dirty War'- As America prepares to retaliate for last week's terror attacks, changes in the law might be needed to help it fight an unsavoury war, reports the BBC. Text: Bush Address to Congress Text: Bush Address to Congress- Extracts of US President George W Bush's rallying cry against international terrorism in a speech to both houses of the US congress.