An incredulous nation freezes as panic sets in
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Terrorist attacks in New York, NY, and Washington, DC, have caused extensive disruption across the US. Key buildings were evacuated, the whole commercial airline network in North America was shut down and local law enforcement was placed on high alert.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Banks in spotlight as key suspect is arrested in Chicago
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Nabil al Marabh has been arrested in Chicago, IL, on an outstanding warrant for assault and battery. He is thought to have played a key role in planning the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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How the passengers and crew of flight 63 acted on 'pure instinct' to stop another suicide attack
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Passengers and crew on American Airlines flight 63 from Paris, France, to Miami, FL, reacted swiftly when a man tried to set light to explosive contained in his shoes. The terrorist attacks of Sep 11, 2001, appear to have made everybody much more aware of possible incidents aboard aircraft, and he was rapidly restrained.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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