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Heroic Britons Missing Heroic Britons Missing- Survivors tell of the heroic rescue efforts of Britons missing after last week's terror attacks on the US. GBH Arrests Over Afghan Attack GBH Arrests Over Afghan Attack- Three men were arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with a racist attack that left a 28-year-old Afghan taxi driver paralysed. Donations Flood in to Terror Victims Fund Donations Flood in to Terror Victims Fund- A UK charity set up to help the victims of last week's terror attacks in the US has been inundated with donations, reports the BBC. Papers Salute New York Stock Exchange Papers Salute New York Stock Exchange- Tuesday's papers discuss one of the most emotionally charged days in the 209-year history of the New York Stock Exchange. Pilgrimage to Scene of Devastation Pilgrimage to Scene of Devastation- British families mourning relatives killed in the US terrorist attacks began the pilgrimage to the scene of devastation in New York. Bomb Threat Forces Virgin Diversion Bomb Threat Forces Virgin Diversion- A Virgin Airlines' Boeing 747 was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Canada after a bomb scare. Mother Mourns for Lost Son Mother Mourns for Lost Son- A British woman talks about coping with the death of her son in the New York terror attacks. US Considers UK Military Options US Considers UK Military Options- Tony Blair is backing President Bush's desire for retaliation after the US terror attacks, but what military help can the UK offer, asks the BBC. Racist Attack on Afghan Taxi Driver Racist Attack on Afghan Taxi Driver- Police investigate a serious racial attack on an Afghan taxi driver in London in which remarks were made about the atrocities in the US. Travellers Face Heathrow Backlog Travellers Face Heathrow Backlog- Officials at London's Heathrow Airport warn that the backlog caused by the US hijackings will not be cleared until Thursday. Fear Grows Among UK Pakistanis Fear Grows Among UK Pakistanis- The UK's Pakistani community waited anxiously for news of developments in Afghanistan. Britons Warned About Travel to Pakistan Britons Warned About Travel to Pakistan- UK residents are being advised to avoid travelling to Pakistan in the light of heightened tension since the US terrorist attacks. UK Police in Attack Manhunt UK Police in Attack Manhunt- UK anti-terrorist police are working with the FBI to track down accomplices of those who were behind the US attacks. Flight Aid for Attack Victims' Relatives Flight Aid for Attack Victims' Relatives- Relatives of UK victims of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center will receive financial help from the government to visit New York. Day of Remembrance for US Victims Day of Remembrance for US Victims- The victims of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks are remembered in church services across the UK. UK Religious Leaders Urge Restraint UK Religious Leaders Urge Restraint- America's response to Tuesday's attacks should be "considered" and "just", say British religious leaders. Airline Job Fears After Attacks Airline Job Fears After Attacks- The UK air industry faces increased costs and the possibility of job cuts in the wake of the US terror attacks. Terror Cells 'Operating in UK' Terror Cells 'Operating in UK'- Supporters of Osama Bin Laden may have helped plan attacks on the US from London, according to reports. Designers Pull out of Fashion Week Designers Pull out of Fashion Week- Six British designers pulled out of London Fashion Week following the US terror attacks, but organisers pledged the event will go ahead. Flights Backlog Eases Flights Backlog Eases- Transatlantic flights began to get back to normal after the disruption caused by the terrorist attacks in the US. Heartbreaking Work to List UK Dead Heartbreaking Work to List UK Dead- Britain's ambassador to Washington says his staff are working round the clock to help relatives of the UK victims of the US attacks. Tearful Messages for Attack Victims Tearful Messages for Attack Victims- Almost 40,000 people have now been to Grosvenor Square Park in London to mourn those killed in the US suicide attacks. Chaos as Hundreds Queue for US Flights Chaos as Hundreds Queue for US Flights- Many transatlantic passengers remained stranded at UK airports in spite of the resumption of flights to and from the US. Designers Pull out of Fashion Show Designers Pull out of Fashion Show- Several top UK designers pulled out of London Fashion Week following the terror attacks in the United States. Lockerbie Father Calls for Restraint Lockerbie Father Calls for Restraint- The father of a victim of the Lockerbie disaster urged the prime minister to use caution in how reprisals were carried out for the US terror … Waiting Continues for Relatives Waiting Continues for Relatives- Relatives of Britons missing after the attacks on the World Trade Center entered a fourth day without news of their loved ones. British Airlines Head to America British Airlines Head to America- British Airways and Virgin Atlantic aimed to run a near normal timetable in the days ahead. UK Afghans Fear Reprisals UK Afghans Fear Reprisals- Afghans in the UK are scared that US retaliation against their country will kill civilians and alienate moderates and public opinion, reports the BBC. Offers of Help Flood In Offers of Help Flood In- Thousands of well-wishers have been offering help and condolences following the US terror attacks. Reflection Replaces Heathrow Buzz Reflection Replaces Heathrow Buzz- The frantic activity normally evident at Britain's busiest airport was replaced by an orderly calm as travellers awaited the first flights back …