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The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/11) were a series of four coordinated suicide attacks upon the United States in New York City and the Washington, D.C. areas on September 11, 2001 23 Dec 2011 19:00 Africa/Lagos U.S. District Court Rules Iran Behind 9/11 Attacks NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal district court in Manhattan yesterday entered a historic ruling that reveals new facts about Iran's support of al Qaeda in the 9/11 attacks. U.S. District Judge George B. Daniels ruled yesterday that Iran and Hezbollah materially and directly supported al Qaeda in the September 11, 2001 attacks and are legally responsible for damages to hundreds of family members of 9/11 victims who are plaintiffs in the case. Judge Daniels had announced his ruling in Havlish, et al. v. bin Laden, et al. , in open court on Thursday, December 15, 2011, following a three-hour courtroom presentation by the families' attorneys. Judge...

September 11, 2011, 10th Anniversary of September 11 Suicide Attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. We Will Never Forget 3,000 Candle-lights Will you remember me on every 9/11? Will you light a candle for me? For without the light we cannot see What mortal eyes have never seen. No. Don't weep for me anymore No. Don't pray for the dead. For the dead do not need your prayers. "What I had, I lost; what I saved, I spent; but what I gave, I have." ~ Mattie Terri Shackelford We Will Never Forget No! Never ever. Though the scarlet memories may linger Though the flowers may wither But we will never forget Until this world will be no more. Nosotros nunca nos Olvidaremos ¿Recordará me usted en cada 9/11? ¿Encenderá usted una vela para mí? Para sin la luz nosotros no podemos ver Qué ojos de mortal nunca han visto. No. no llora para mí ya No. no ora para el muerto. Para el muerto no necesita sus oraciones. ...

The following report is very important and should be shared without bias. 2 Sep 2011 10:00 Africa/Lagos USA TODAY/Gallup Poll Looks at Americans' Thoughts on Terrorism Over the Last 10 Years PR Newswire MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 2, 2011 MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the final week leading up to the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and the events that changed America ten years ago, USA TODAY and Gallup have conducted an exclusive poll looking at Americans' thoughts on terrorism and how they've changed over the last decade. USA TODAY/Gallup poll results show: * The proportion of Americans who say the government should take steps to protect its citizens against terrorism, even if it means violating civil liberties, has dropped almost in half since the days after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. In January 2002, 47% of Americans said they were willing to have the government violate some of their basic civil liberties in order to prevent more...

The story of blind 9/11 survivor Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, has become an instant bestseller. (PRNewsFoto/Thomas Nelson Publishers) Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero 22 Aug 2011 17:49 Africa/Lagos Blind 9/11 Survivor's Story an Instant New York Times Bestseller PR Newswire NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2011 NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The remarkable story of a blind man and the guide dog that led him and dozens of others to safety just moments before the World Trade Center crumbled nearly 10 years ago has become an instant best-seller. Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero made its debut on the vaunted New York Times bestseller list this week in its first week of release. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110822/CL55598 ) Co-authored by Susy Flory, readers follow Michael Hin...

Help Build The Flight 93 National Memorial Honoring The Heroes Of United Flight 93, Visit www.honorflight93.org Or Text “MEMORIAL” To 90999 And Donate $10 Today Washington, D.C. (May 2, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of world events, Neil Mulholland, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation, charitable partner of the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign, issued the following statement: “The death of Osama bin Laden marks an important moment in the history of 9/11, however the story is far from over and our work is not done. As people around the world reflect on recent events, and as the 10th anniversary of September 11th grows near, it is more important than ever that we remember that fateful day, pay homage to the ones we lost, and honor our heroes – including the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93, who sacrificed their own lives so others could live. May their courage, sacrifice and heroism never be forgotten.” Ten years after the events of September 11th, memorial...

As news is released that Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan, Americans react to the news. 2 May 2011 06:13 Africa/Lagos CAIR Welcomes Elimination of Osama Bin Laden PR Newswire WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today welcomed the announcement of the elimination of Osama bin Laden as a threat to America and the world. [MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR will hold a news conference on Monday, May 2nd to offer the American Muslim community's reaction to Osama bin Laden's death. The news conference will take place at 11 a.m. in CAIR's Capitol Hill headquarters, 453 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com Other CAIR chapters may hold similar news conferences. Go to: http://www.cair.com/Chapters.aspx ] In a statement issued following President Obama's announcement of bin Laden's d...