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Last Updated: 1330 Hours Eastern Standard Time, September 18, 2001 C.E.
A website devoted to presenting all reputable evidence
regarding the World Trade Center bombing.
Quote of the moment:
"I want him. I want justice. And there's an old poster out West, as I recall that said: 'Wanted: Dead or Alive.'"
- President Bush, speaking of suspected
terrorist Osama bin Laden
If anyone has heard about or seen Matthew Barnes, a NYC Firefighter who was in the South Tower before it collapsed, please contact me ASAP. I will attempt to upload a picture for easy recognition.
This is our Pearl Harbor. This is our Kennedy Assassination. Only this time there are no markings on the planes, there is no grassy knoll, there is no gun sticking out of a window. This is the beginning of what will be a long, arduous conflict and it will likely shape the twenty-first century. Just as our grandfathers did on that fateful day in 1941, we must stand in the face of "A day that will live in infamy" and defeat the newest threat to freedom.
Greetings. I am Sky. Outraged by the travesty that has taken place today, September 11, 2001, in New York City, I have begun a search for all reputable information regarding possible suspects for the carnage that occurred in Downtown Manhattan this morning. Every day I will update this site with whatever relevant information is posted. Essentially I scour the internet and filter the junk so you don't have to, and so you stay informed.
Articles - 9/18/2001
Special Thoughts of an Afghan-American on Tuesday's Attacks and our Retaliation-To-Come
An editorial from an Afghan-American about the recent events and how we should retaliate. Read for an interesting perspective.
Cruise
Missiles Unlikely Option for Afghan War New
With Pakistan an
uncertain ally in a war on terrorism, cruise missiles appear an attractive
option for potential U.S. strikes against Afghanistan. But inflicting real harm
on the Taliban government and Osama bin Laden would require nearly all the
cruise missiles in the United States arsenal -- making Washington unlikely to
choose this option.
Opposition
to Taliban May Unite Iran and U.S.
New
Signs are
emerging that Iran may give the U.S. some help if it launches an assault on
Afghanistan.
Is
American Infrastructure at Risk?
The Sept. 11 attacks are affecting financial and economic matters in
the United States and even abroad. If the perpetrators did not imagine these
effects, they certainly see them now. Will this inspire them to strike key U.S.
infrastructure?
The
Intelligence War
Attention is turning
to the need for an intense, covert war in which the American intelligence
community will play a leading role.
Special
U.S.
Faces Islamic Radical Network
The United States is
declaring war on international terrorism. But such a fight will not just be
against suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden and his organization. Washington
will also have to dismantle a global Islamic terrorist network.
Martyring bin Laden May Increase Attacks
Publicly released evidenceis pointing to Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden as the prime suspect in last week's terrorist attacks on the United States. The evidence found so far suggests that whoever planned the attacks is attempting to focus the blame, and inevitable U.S. reprisal, on bin Laden. But arresting or killing bin Laden may make a martyr out of him, and increase attacks on U.S. targets.
Pakistan
Key for Afghan Attack
The United States is looking increasingly likely to strike
Afghanistan for its harboring of Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden, the prime
suspect in this week's terrorist attacks on the United States. But to do so
cooperation with Pakistan will be the key.
Russia's
View, Russia's Options
The Kremlin is debating the proper course to take on the United
States' newly declared war on terrorism. Siding with Washington could mean a
golden opportunity to have the United States acknowledge Russia's geopolitical
interests in the former Soviet Union, but it also presents dangerous potential
for future domestic troubles.
FBI List of Suspected Hijackers
Today's Events - 9/18/2001
(most recent listed first)
A meeting of about 600 Muslim clerics in Afghanistan has been postponed due to the inability for many of the clerics to travel to Kabul in time for the Sept. 18 meeting, CNN reported. The clerics will decide the Taliban's actions regarding Osama Bin Laden, what to do if the United States attacks Afghanistan and whether or not to call a jihad, or holy war, against the United States. The meeting will reportedly get under way as soon as possible and could take two to three days. 1715 GMT, 010918
German police expanded a hunt for two men with suspected links to three hijackers thought to be involved in the terrorist attacks in the United States, Reuters said. One of the men, Said Bahaji, is suspected of having coordinated logistics for the attacks and could now be in Pakistan. 1550 GMT, 010918
Lebanon supports war against terrorism as long as the battle starts with Israel and avoids those who defend their lands in the face of Israeli occupation, Reuters reports. 1530 GMT, 010918
Israeli Defense Minister Binyamin Ben Eliezer reportedly gave the order to the Israeli army to halt all "offensive operation," BBC reported. The order came after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat ordered his military to abide by an earlier established cease-fire. 1440 GMT, 091801
The Philippines government announced its desire Sept. 18 to create a regional anti-terrorist coalition that would support any U.S. retaliatory strikes, according to the BBC. The coalition will include Malaysia and Indonesia. 1530 GMT, 091801
President George W. Bush will receive a number of foreign leaders over the next few days, beginning Sept. 18 with French President Jacques Chirac, BBC reported. Other visiting foreign leaders this week will include Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the foreign ministers of Russia, China, Germany. 1520 GMT, 091801
In an open letter to Americans, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein said their suffering should open their eyes to the pain they've inflicted on others, FOX news reported. Hussein also said the United States identified Osama bin Laden as a prime suspect in the terrorist attacks with only the minimum evidence, and is now using terrorism and blackmail to gain countries' support. The Iraqi leader also accused Jews of orchestrating a clash between Christians and Muslims. 1501 GMT, 091801
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sept. 18 he did not see Israel as part of a military operation resulting from the terrorist attacks against the United States, Haaretz reported. 1500 GMT, 091801
Uzbekistan announced Sept. 18 its readiness to discuss cooperation in any form in the struggle against international terrorism, the BBC reported. Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan also indicated their support for U.S. and international forces, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 1445 GMT, 010910
Jordan's King Abdullah plans to hold a summit with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the regional situation and consequences of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, the Al Gomhuria daily reported. Topics of discussion will include the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. 1440 GMT, 091801
Syrian President
Bashar al-Assad arrived in Saudi Arabia to hold talks with King Fahd and Crown
Prince Abdullah bin Abdelaziz regarding international developments following the
recent terrorist attacks in the United States and the U.S. declaration of war
against terrorism, Kuwaiti News Agency reports. Discussions will also broach the
topic of bilateral ties and the regional situation amid the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. 1430 GMT, 091801
Senior Iranian officials have sent a message to U.S. President George W. Bush saying that Tehran will not oppose military strikes against those believed responsible for last week's terrorist attacks, the National Post reported. 1420 GMT, 091801
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi predicted Sept. 18 that Muslim nations would not take part in any military operation in Afghanistan in retaliation for last week's terrorist attacks on the United States, AFP reported. Kharazi said earlier that any international coalition like that being proposed by the United States would fail to get wide support unless headed by the United Nations. 1435 GMT, 091801
Fox News is citing a Pakistani government source who claims the Taliban is willing to discuss extraditing Osama bin Laden -- the prime suspect in last week's terrorist attacks -- as long as he goes to a country other than the United States, with other conditions including international recognition of the Taliban government and the lifting of U.N. sanctions. A council of Islamic clerics in Afghanistan will decide bin Laden's fate. 1430 GMT, 091801
U.S. Commerce Secretary Donald Evans said Sept. 18 that U.S. President George W. Bush is considering direct financial aid to help U.S. airlines following last week's terrorist attacks, Reuters reported. The U.S. Air Transport Association said yesterday that U.S. airlines wanted $24 billion in government aid to stabilize their finances due to a shutdown of U.S. air space for several days. 1425 GMT, 091801
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