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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. New Yorkers Rush to Help New Yorkers Rush to Help- New Yorkers rush to help at Chelsea Piers, which has transformed from an entertainment area to a disaster area. Innocence is the Real Casualty Innocence is the Real Casualty- Americans, until now blissfully ignorant of any hatred towards their country, have lost their sense of invincibility, reports the BBC's Jonny Dymon… NATO Backs US NATO Backs US- Nato declares that the attack on the US is an attack on the entire 19-nation alliance, and it will provide support if Washington requests it.