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UK Surfers Swamp News Sites UK Surfers Swamp News Sites- Net surfers in the UK rushed online to try to get the latest news about the attacks on New York and Washington, the BBC reports. Internet Offers Lifeline Internet Offers Lifeline- Looks at how people struggling to speak to families and friends turned to e-mail, instant messaging, IRC, the web and internet phones. Akamai Founder Killed in Hijack Akamai Founder Killed in Hijack- One of the founders of Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery services, has been killed in the attacks on the US. Net Surge for News Sites Net Surge for News Sites- Reports how the New York attacks sent record numbers of surfers to news websites, causing many to be unable to access them. Warning over Wiretaps Warning over Wiretaps- Laws designed to catch computer criminals could result in a huge increase in the amount of covert surveillance carried out on British citizens. Swinney Urges Caution in Retaliation Swinney Urges Caution in Retaliation- Scottish National Party Leader John Swinney called for 'targeted action' against those responsible for the attacks on the US. Military Options: SNP Viewpoints Military Options: SNP Viewpoints- BBC News Online asks two Scottish National Party defence experts for their views on the government's handling of the situation so far and the opt… SNP Delegates Remember US Victims SNP Delegates Remember US Victims- The Scottish National Party's conference opened with a motion of condolence for victims of the terrorist attacks in the US. Plaid Chief Supports Terrorism Justice Plaid Chief Supports Terrorism Justice- Ieuan Wyn Jones addresses Plaid Cymru's annual conference and says those responsible for 'evil deeds' must be brought to justice. Kennedy Will Urge Caution in Terror War Kennedy Will Urge Caution in Terror War- Charles Kennedy will close the Liberal Democrat conference with a fresh call for caution in the West's response to the US terror attacks, … Kennedy Cautions on 'War' Talk Kennedy Cautions on 'War' Talk- Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy tells his party faithful that the UK must be a "candid friend" to the US in the campaign against terrorists. Giuliani Firm Among the Ruins Giuliani Firm Among the Ruins- Mayor Rudy Giuliani demonstrates his powers of leadership as New York struggles after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Bone Marrow Dashed Across the Atlantic Bone Marrow Dashed Across the Atlantic- One of the first Britons to leave the US following the terror attacks was a hospital manager on a mercy mission for a transplant patient. Identifying the Victims Identifying the Victims- The task of identifying victims of the New York attacks is a complex and painstaking one which may take months to complete, reports the BBC. Mental Legacy of Terror Strike Mental Legacy of Terror Strike- Survivors of the US terrorist attacks, and relatives of those who died, face a struggle against stress and depression, say experts. Hospitals Await Rescue Progress Hospitals Await Rescue Progress- The rush of casualties expected by New York hospitals failed to arrive as expected on the day after the tragedy. What Does it all Mean? What Does it all Mean?- As the world tries to come to terms with Tuesday's bomb attacks in the United States, the BBC asks a panel of Newsnight guests how these events will shape … Reprieve for Kiss Me Kate Reprieve for Kiss Me Kate- Broadway workers agree to buy tickets to their own show to keep it open as attendance suffers in the wake of the US attacks. Stars in Global Charity Telethon Stars in Global Charity Telethon- A TV event to raise money in the wake of the US attacks, featuring some of the biggest names in showbiz, is screened around the world. Stars Rewrite Work After US Attack Stars Rewrite Work After US Attack- Television shows including Friends are reportedly rewritten, while rock bands rework their music in the wake of the attacks on the US. UK Joins Global Charity Telethon UK Joins Global Charity Telethon- A TV event to raise money in the wake of the US attacks, featuring some of the biggest names in showbiz, is to be screened in the UK. Hollywood Sent Back to Cutting Room Hollywood Sent Back to Cutting Room- Arnold Schwarzenegger's new movie was postponed and pop groups withdrew cover art after Tuesday's attacks in New York. US Showbusiness Shuts Down US Showbusiness Shuts Down- Reports how the US entertainment industry all but shut down in the wake of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. 'A Prayer for our Fallen' 'A Prayer for our Fallen'- Emotional performances by Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel were the highlights of a telethon to benefit victims of the US attacks, reports the BBC. Curtain Rises on Some US Shows Curtain Rises on Some US Shows- The world of entertainment in the US began to show cautious signs of getting back to normal after the terrorist attacks. Jackson Plans Record for Attack Victims Jackson Plans Record for Attack Victims- Michael Jackson and leading pop stars are to record a song to raise millions of dollars for families of victims of the US suicide attacks. Kittens Due Home After Attack 'Trauma' Kittens Due Home After Attack 'Trauma'- British pop group Atomic Kitten will fly to the UK from New York on Monday after witnessing the terror attacks in Manhattan, reports the BB… Britney Cancels Tour After Attacks Britney Cancels Tour After Attacks- Singer Britney Spears says she wants to be with her family, while Madonna and other musicians pledge funds for relief charities. Sombre Proms Reflect Public Grief Sombre Proms Reflect Public Grief- The British and US national anthems were played at a subdued Last Night of the Proms in tribute to the victims of the terror attacks. Farm Aid Cancelled Farm Aid Cancelled- The Farm Aid benefit concert in aid of farmers hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis was cancelled in the light of events in the US.