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Security Alerts Spread from US Security Alerts Spread from US- Article looking at countries around the world responding to the attacks by tightening security, especially at military bases, airports, and embassi… Plane Crashes in Pennsylvania Plane Crashes in Pennsylvania- A United Airlines plane flying from Newark to San Francisco crashes near Pittsburgh, after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. World Shock at US Attacks World Shock at US Attacks- The attacks on New York and Washington shocked the world and boosted calls for joint efforts to fight terrorism. America's Day of Terror: Timeline America's Day of Terror: Timeline- BBC News Online charts the sequence of destruction which struck terror into the heart of the United States. World Trade Center: A Global Landmark World Trade Center: A Global Landmark- Looks at the history of the World Trade Center, past attacks on it, and the impact of its destruction. Bush Calls Attacks 'Acts of War' Bush Calls Attacks 'Acts of War'- President Bush vows to rally the world against Tuesday's attackers, and Nato pledges collective assistance if the US responds militarily. Eyewitnesses Tell of Horror Eyewitnesses Tell of Horror- People on the scene of America's disasters describe extraordinary scenes of panic and terror. US Rocked by Terror Attacks US Rocked by Terror Attacks- An article with information on the response by various parties and related commentaries. US Security Angers Mali's Merchants US Security Angers Mali's Merchants- New security measures at the US embassy in Bamako anger nearby merchants who are losing business and say they are now enemies of the US. US Targets Somali Group US Targets Somali Group- Fears grow in Somalia of some kind of US military action after a Somali group is named by the US administration as having links to terrorism. FBI Seek Bin Laden Links in Africa FBI Seek Bin Laden Links in Africa- The FBI steps up its hunt across Africa for suspects and clues in their investigation into the attacks in New York and Washington. UN Pulls out of Somalia UN Pulls out of Somalia- The UN withdraws its international staff from Somalia because it cannot insure flights to Mogadishu a day after anti-US protests there. Bin Laden's Sudan Links Remain Bin Laden's Sudan Links Remain- Despite Sudan's denial that it backs international terrorism, there is still evidence of its links with ex-resident Osama Bin Laden, reports the BB… S Africa Supports Anti Terrorism Measures S Africa Supports Anti Terrorism Measures- South Africa reaffirms its support for President Bush's international coalition against terrorism. Somalia Rejects Bin Laden Link Somalia Rejects Bin Laden Link- Somalia's government says it will not offer sanctuary to Osama Bin Laden after suggestions that he may flee there. African Media Points Way for Bush African Media Points Way for Bush- After the pan-continental outpouring of sympathy for the US that immediately followed the 11 September terrorist attacks, African media began to… Morocco Deports 'Bin Laden Ally' Morocco Deports 'Bin Laden Ally'- The Moroccan Government ignores an extradition request from Algeria for one of its nationals and deports him to Paris. Call for African Pact Against Terrorism Call for African Pact Against Terrorism- The President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, calls for Africa to ensure that African countries are not used as bases for terrorist networks. Blair Meets African Reformers Blair Meets African Reformers- British Prime Minister Tony Blair met six African leaders, but the talks were overshadowed by the attacks on the US. Sudan 'Safe from US Attack' Sudan 'Safe from US Attack'- Sudan's Vice President reassures those who fear strikes on Sudan, where Osama Bin Laden was based until 1996. Liberia Bans Bin Laden Pictures Liberia Bans Bin Laden Pictures- The Liberian government deployed police to arrest any one selling or buying photographs of Osama Bin Laden, the prime suspect of the terror attack… Kenya Mourns with US Kenya Mourns with US- Kenya held a special memorial service in Nairobi for victims of the US attacks, attended by thousands, including President Moi. African Press on 'Day of Infamy' African Press on 'Day of Infamy'- Newspapers across the continent had an outpouring of sympathy for the United States, tempered with criticism and fear for the future. Africans Condolences and Caution Africans Condolences and Caution- Thoughts on the bomb attacks, from Africans around the world. Kenyan Bomb Survivor Advises 'Togetherness' Kenyan Bomb Survivor Advises 'Togetherness'- A survivor of the 1998 attack tells BBC News Online that the US victims should stick together to pull through. Africa's Sorrow Over US Terror Attacks Africa's Sorrow Over US Terror Attacks- Political leaders in Africa spoke of their shock at the attacks, but some of their citizens expressed anti-American sentiments. Pledge to Wipe Out Islamophobia Pledge to Wipe Out Islamophobia- Home Office Minister John Denham promises that the government will act to cut out the "cancer of Islamophobia" in British society. UK to Review Extradition Measures UK to Review Extradition Measures- Home Secretary David Blunkett has said he will sort out the UK's extradition laws in the wake of the terror attacks on the US. Duncan Smith Targets Crime-Terror Link Duncan Smith Targets Crime-Terror Link- The new Tory leader calls for war to be declared on the criminal activities that help to fund terrorism at home and abroad. UK Backs Terror Cash Clampdown UK Backs Terror Cash Clampdown- UK Chancellor Gordon Brown says Britain will back a UN resolution calling on all nations to clamp down on financing groups suspected of terrorism.