Hopes faded of finding more survivors at the Pentagon after it was hit by an airliner during the terrorist attacks.

Emotional performances by Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel were the highlights of a telethon to benefit victims of the US attacks, reports the BBC.

At least 50 Bangladeshis were killed in the attack on the World Trade Center in New York according to the Dhaka government.

BBC correspondent Stephen Evans tells BBC News Online what it was like to be in the World Trade Center when it was attacked.

Full copy of the speech in which American President Bush speaks of a "kinship of grief" and a "unity against terror" at a memorial service in Washington DC.

President Bush acknowledges he ordered any rogue airliners to be shot down after the attacks on New York and Washington.

With a new week looming, New York was trying to return to normal. But the attack on the World Trade Center still weighed heavily on the minds of its citizens.

A survivor of the World Trade Center attack says office workers were told their building was safe after the first explosion.

Hundreds of Americans were among those making a pilgrimage to the US Embassy in London to pay their respects.

A businessman from London recounts his frantic escape from the World Trade Center after two airliners slammed into the New York landmark.

Reports how America's most powerful fighter wing is "very ready" for combat flights from England, according to the base commander.

The attacks launched against the US have nurtured a sense of unity and defiance. But one group is at risk of becoming a focus for the nation's anger.

As Europe honours the victims of terrorism in the US, Paul Coffey tells BBC News Online Scotland of the emotions in Glasgow.

It is hard to think of a single occasion since the second world war when the House of Commons has been so united, so grieving, or so fearful, reports Nick Assinder.

New Yorkers are trying to re-establish their old routines after the terror attacks on their city, writes BBC News Online's Jonathan Duffy.

The UK Government is considering reintroducing national identity cards in the fight against terrorism. But it would be sure to be a controversial move, reports the BBC.

Russian President Putin's pledge of support for the US would have been unthinkable just a few weeks ago, the BBC's Caroline Wyatt reports.

Are some Americans disappointed not to have seen swifter retaliation against those blamed for the 11 September terror attacks, the BBC asks.

BBC News Online's Ryan Dilley talks to New Yorkers welcoming UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to a city devastated by terrorist attacks.

It's now seven days since the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. What will the long-term effects of those horrific scenes be? How are you coping with the aftermath of September 11 2001?

Governments, central banks and other authorities pledge to help avoid financial chaos, but concerted action could still be some way off.

The parent company of Belfast aerospace firm Shorts announces substantial job losses in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on America.

The aerospace industry in Wales is braced for possible cutbacks as leading firms announce major cutbacks after the US terror attacks.

The BBC's George Arney listens to Pakistan analysts' views on a possible US invasion of Afghanistan, where those who have gone before have failed.

Pakistan can only guess at the long-term effects of the Afghan crisis which has already brought dismay to pro-democracy activists, reports the BBC.

The Afghan economy exists at a subsistence level as its people cling to trade and agriculture to survive the ravages of war, reports the BBC.

Thousands of refugees defied border closures to escape the threat of US strikes, as the Taleban delayed a decision on extraditing Osama Bin Laden.

The number of people fleeing troubled Afghanistan tops one million, as fears grow of US attacks on the country.

Reports why Washington needs Afghanistan's northern neighbours to mount a successful operation against the Taleban.

UN officials in Pakistan say the price of Afghan opium has collapsed following the terror attacks on the United States.

In northern Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley held by the opposition, there is a sense of expectation as pressure builds up on the Taleban.

BBC News Online's Daniel Lak reports on the plight of the Afghan refugees massing in Pakistan.

Eurasia analyst Malcolm Haslett assesses the difficulty the United States is likely to face if it decides to launch a strike against Afghanistan.

The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark tells of the growing panic and sense of desperation gripping the Afghan people.

A revolutionary group run by Afghan women finds itself in the media spotlight following the terror attacks against the US.

The overthrow of Afghanistan's King Mohammad Zahir Shah in 1973 sparked a chain of events that have led to the desperate state that now exists, reports the BBC.

BBC World Service Pashto and Persian language radio broadcasts are one of the primary sources of news for Afghanistan.

The BBC's Afghanistan correspondent Kate Clark finds Afghans increasingly hopeful that the UN can help them return to a peaceful life.

Pro-Taleban demonstrators set fire to cars and buildings in the vacant US embassy compound in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

The scale of the disaster in the United States prompted Africans from all over the word to e-mail their condolences and anger.

Political leaders in Africa spoke of their shock at the attacks, but some of their citizens expressed anti-American sentiments.

After the pan-continental outpouring of sympathy for the US that immediately followed the 11 September terrorist attacks, African media began to offer advice to Washington.

Newspapers across the continent had an outpouring of sympathy for the United States, tempered with criticism and fear for the future.

Thoughts on the bomb attacks, from Africans around the world.

Reports, photographs, and video footage.

International relief agencies gear up to fend off a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Aid agencies and the UN say Afghans could flood out of the country in search of food following the withdrawal of aid workers.

Emergency supplies from the World Food Programme start arriving in Pakistan ahead of an anticipated mass influx of Afghan refugees.

The Scottish Executive pledged financial help for the families of Scots victims of the American terrorist attacks, if it was required.

British charities and aid organisations call for restraint as the US and its allies consider a response to the terror attacks.

India's international carrier, Air India, says it has replaced its steel and silver-plated cutlery with plastic.

Experts say fares will rise, passenger numbers will fall and small airlines could go bust in the aftermath of the US terrorist attacks.

European air travellers will have to get used to much higher security levels following last week's terror attacks on the US, reports the BBC.

European defence giant EADS has postponed production expansion plans at Airbus due to the poor outlook for the airline sector.

Chancellor Gordon Brown says the deal reached on insurance for UK airlines is not a precursor to wide-ranging state aid.

The UK air industry faces increased costs and the possibility of job cuts in the wake of the US terror attacks.

Demand for airline seats crumbled, just as carriers resumed normal services to the US after the terrorist attacks.

Airlines could go bankrupt in the wake of the attacks in the US, hit by the cost of disruptions, tight security and a fall in demand for tickets, the BBC reports.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead calls for fair treatment from government, as the US rushed to the aid of its crisis-hit airline industry.

US airlines are calling for government assistance as more than 13,000 jobs are lost due to reduced public demand for flights.

US lawmakers urge the government to take swift action to support airlines amid fresh indications the industry is fast running out of money.

President Bush signs into law a $15bn rescue package for the US airline industry, which has seen a sharp decline in trade after the terror attacks.

More airlines around the world are pleading for government help, as the string of jobs cuts and profit warnings continues.

Gulf Air and Emirates suspended services to Sri Lanka after a massive increase in war-risk insurance on flights to Colombo.

One of the founders of Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery services, has been killed in the attacks on the US.

Reports say that Algeria has handed over two lists of people it considers possible terrorists to the US, some of whom may have links to Osama Bin Laden.

The Algerian military says it has killed a significant number of militants, amid growing criticism over official failure to root out terrorism.

An Algerian arrested by British police instructed four of the hijackers involved in the US terror attacks, a London court is told.

Nato's declaration of support does not mean the US will launch a knee-jerk war, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

George Bush and Tony Blair have both declared war on the terrorists. How far should the UK's involvement go? Public can comment.

President Bush and his senior officials say terrorist networks in up to 60 countries could be targeted following Tuesday's airborn suicide attacks.

Timeline of the day of attack, with photographs.

BBC News Online charts the sequence of destruction which struck terror into the heart of the United States.

Washington says it is at war but the strategy, which took it to victory against Iraq, could lead to disaster now.

As Americans struggle to comprehend the tragedy which befell their country last week, some fear a desire for revenge has gripped the nation.

The BBC's Islamic affairs analyst, Roger Hardy, examines the significance of the clerics' decision to ask the Saudi-born radical to leave the country.

Islamic affairs analyst Roger Hardy examines whether or not President Bush is committed to the overthrow of the Taleban.

BBC News Online's Fiona Symon examines the different components that make up the Afghan Northern Alliance.

The BBC's Barnaby Mason examines the American attempt to build an international alliance to help root out those behind the devastating attacks.

The BBC's Rob Watson examines how the speeches of a president renowned for verbal gaffes have been carefully crafted since the terror attacks on America.

President Bush silences critics by delivering a forceful speech to Congress, setting out his plans for tackling terrorism, reports the BBC.

BBC Washington correspondent Paul Reynolds analyses George Bush's high approval ratings, and wonders how long it can last.

The US not only wants to find those responsible for Tuesday's attacks, but is also planning a campaign against terrorism worldwide.

How feasible would it be for the United States to capture its "prime suspect" in last week's attacks, Osama Bin Laden, asks the BBC.

Human rights groups fear that the West's drive to build an anti-terrorism coalition may lead to it turning a blind eye to some countries' human rights abuses.

The BBC's Jim Muir, in Tehran, considers the effects of the attacks on US-Arab relations and the Middle East peace process.

President Musharraf has pledged support for the US, but many in his country are strongly supportive of Osama Bin Laden, reports the BBC.

Looks at the implications of Pakistan's agreement to co-operate with the US in its campaign against Osama Bin Laden.

The events of last week in the US have pushed Pakistan into choosing between its old ally, the United States, and its closest neighbour, Afghanistan.

BBC News Online's Daniel Lak reports from Quetta in western Pakistan on the enduring tribal allegiances that fuel anti-US feelings.

Defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus explains why special forces are likely to play a key role in any ground offensive in Afghanistan.

The trip to Iran by Britain's foreign secretary Jack Straw splits the country in two, says Tehran correspondent Jim Muir.

The UN Security Council could help the US to rally support from non-Nato members for anti-terrorism strikes, reports the BBC.

The debate now is not about whether there'll be a downturn but how steep it will be and how long it will last, says BBC business editor Jeff Randall.

BBC News Online looks at the history and background of the Taleban movement that has ruled much of Afghanistan for the last four years.

A leading figure in Afghanistan's anti-Taleban opposition says his group would fight alongside the Taleban if the US invaded.

Anti-terrorist police in London are given until Friday to continue questioning two men about the terror attacks in the US.

Protestors in three Indonesian cities have staged demonstrations against any US military strikes on Afghanistan.

The US media giant AOL Time Warner warns it will suffer in the aftermath of 11 September due to a deeper slowdown in advertising.

Report on the Arab and Muslim communities of the US living in fear in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.

Paraguayan prosecutors asked a judge that 11 Arabs held after the recent attacks in the United States be held on immigration charges.

Palestinians were warned by Yasser Arafat not to provoke Israeli attacks in the wake of the tragedies in America.

Interpol issues a high-priority warrant for Egyptian militant Ayman al-Zawahri, thought to be chief ideologue of Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda group.

Acclaimed US playwright Arthur Miller says the terrorist attacks in the US are part of a "war against humanity".

Asia's business community fears for the huge implications of a US recession on their economy, following the attacks.

Asia's economies are bracing themselves for a downturn in tourism, an industry worth billions of dollars.

Muslims in South-East Asia, as elsewhere, are now looking at the likely repercussions on their own communities of the attacks.

US military bases throughout Asia were placed on alert, and a bomb scare emptied Malaysia's Petronas towers.

Reports on how information about the safety of Asian nationals working in New York's destroyed World Trade Center could take days to emerge.

Hundreds of Asian nationals are feared dead after the attacks in New York and Washington as casualty figures begin to trickle in.

Hundreds of Asian nationals were feared dead after the attacks in New York and Washington as casualty figures began to trickle in.

As cranes, bulldozers and human muscle excavate the rubble of the World Trade Center, it is the scores of rescue dogs some are banking on to direct them to survivors.

Across Europe security was tightened and events were cancelled, while people gathered to pay their respects to those who died in the US.

China's response to the suicide attacks on New York and Washington may lead to an easing of tensions with the US.

French police have detained four more people suspected of involvement in planning attacks against American targets in the country.

Economists forecast initiatives ranging from an interest rate cut to a military strike in response to the US attacks.

Yusuf Islam, formerly singer Cat Stevens, says racism against Muslims should not be allowed to flourish following the US attacks.

Following the attacks on the US, Russia is in a unique position to understand the horror of terrorism, and to make diplomatic manoeuvres, reports the BBC.

Producers of reality TV show Big Brother around the world decided whether to tell contestants about the US attacks.

The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington force difficult decisions for TV news executives, reports the BBC.

BBC News Online rounds up the main stories from around the world on the reverberations from the catastrophic terrorist attacks in the US.

Report in the immediate aftermath, as New Yorkers struggle to grasp the reality, after two airliners crashed into the World Trade Center's twin towers, reducing them to rubble.

The chaos created by the attack on the World Trade Center has tabled some high-profile business deals in the US.

Looks at the effects of supply fears and stock market turmoil on the prices of oil and gold.

Lloyd's of London, the world's biggest insurance market, has said the terrorist attacks on the US will cost it an estimated £1.3bn.

An Australian minister says terrorist attacks on the US justify the hardline stance on blocking asylum seekers trying to enter the country.

The round of sector job cuts reaches firms including Air Canada, Shorts, and Delta, which warns over becoming an 'economic casualty'.

The Emmys and the Latin Grammys were both postponed indefinitely after the wave of terrorist attacks in the US.

PJ Harvey, who won the Mercury Music Prize, speaks about being stuck in Washington after the US attacks.

Can Wall Street recover from the attacks in New York and Washington? And will the global economy be pushed into recession? Send us your views.

The caretaker government of Bangladesh agrees to a request by the United States to use the nation's airspace, airfields and port facilities.

An electric atmosphere at New York's Shea Stadium greets the city's first sporting event since the atrocities as the Mets play the Braves.

Several major obstacles need to be overcome if America's stock markets are to re-open as planned, reports the BBC.

The BBC said it regretted any offence caused by a Question Time special on the US terrorist attacks.

The BBC World Service has increased its broadcasts serving Afghanistan and the surrounding region.

News coverage, background resources, chronology, photo gallery, map and video/audio.

Bricks were thrown at a mosque in south Belfast, as fear of attacks spread through the Muslim community in the Irish Republic.

A Belfast paramedic tells how he treated the injured victims of the US terror attack in New York which left thousands dead.

Two men with possible Islamic militant links are arrested in Brussels along with a store of potentially explosive chemicals.

Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes are struggling to accept their relatives may be dead, according to UK counsellors.

A Taleban official says Saudi-born militant Osama Bin Laden is being kept at a secret location in Afghanistan for his own safety.

Financial watchdogs probe rumours that Osama Bin Laden tried to profit from stock trading ahead of last week's terrorist atrocities.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he has seen evidence of an "incontrovertible link" between Osama Bin Laden and the US terror attacks.

The Arab world is having trouble coming to terms with the issue of who was behind Tuesday's attacks in the US, reports the BBC.

Afghanistan's ruling Taleban militia say they will study any evidence of Osama bin Laden's involvement in the US terror attacks, but ruled out an immediate handover.

Kate Clark hears evidence of a scorched earth policy carried out by the Taleban to counter resistance.

The BBC's Middle East analyst Roger Hardy examines the nature of Osama Bin Laden's global network of Islamic militants, and his possible connections to the attack.

BBC correspondent Matt Frei meets the family of one of the men suspected of the terror hijacking in America.

Terror suspect Osama Bin Laden has many options in fleeing from justice, explains the BBC.

Osama Bin Laden is one in a long line of Muslim militant extremists with strong connections to the UK, reports the BBC.

Despite Sudan's denial that it backs international terrorism, there is still evidence of its links with ex-resident Osama Bin Laden, reports the BBC.

The full list of organisations, people and groups the US says are linked to the Osama Bin Laden network.

The UK prime minister arrives in Washington to discuss the US terror attacks with President Bush.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair briefs MPs and opposition leaders as the prospect of action in response to the US attacks grows.

Prime Minister Tony Blair attacks the "new evil" of mass terrorism as UK security is stepped up after a series of attacks on the US.

Tony Blair gives the Taleban regime in Afghanistan a clear warning to hand over terrorist suspect Osama Bin Laden, or face the consequences.

Prime Minister Tony Blair was holding telephone talks with world leaders on Saturday to further discuss the US attacks.

Tony Blair joins the families of the British victims of the terror attacks at a memorial service in New York.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair met six African leaders, but the talks were overshadowed by the attacks on the US.

The UK prime minister warns that worldwide action must be taken to defeat terrorists before they have the chance to use nuclear weapons.

The UK prime minister reaffirms his vow of support for the United States as he meets with President George W Bush in Washington.

The US-led coalition against terrorism builds up pressure on the Afghan Taleban rulers as Saudi Arabia, their last Arab ally, severs ties.

Downing Street warns "difficult decisions" lie ahead as European Union leaders announce plans for an emergency summit on Friday.

BBC Political Editor Andrew Marr says Tony Blair's world role really has made the UK prime minister a bridge between America and Europe.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair insists the war against terrorism extends beyond targeting the Saudi-born dissident Osama Bin Laden.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is to visit Washington and New York amid a flurry of international talks following the US terrorist attacks.

Tony Blair says the global alliance against terror is strengthening and warns the Taleban regime that "our enemy's friend is our enemy".

Tony Blair faces a difficult time seeking to keep the support of his political party and the public at large for military action against terror.

Full text of Tony Blair's statement to the nation in the wake of the terror attacks made on the United States.

Full text of Tony Blair's statement made at the TUC Conference about the terrorist attacks in America.

The prime minister has a handfull of key people advising him on the military and political consequences of his reactions to the New York atrocities.

Reports of a dramatic rescue of five firefighters in New York prove untrue, dealing a blow to hopes of finding more survivors.

At least six people were killed in a bomb explosion in the Pakistani town of Sialkot, near the Indian border.

The film Swordfish, which features the explosion of a building by terrorists, is to be withdrawn from UK cinemas.

A Virgin Airlines' Boeing 747 was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Canada after a bomb scare.

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.

International officials in Bosnia blame Croat and Serb hardliners for destabilising the country with allegations about Osama Bin Laden's links with the Bosnian authorities.

A senior United Nations official has urged the United States and its allies to bring Afghans into its coalition against Osama bin Laden.

People around the UK observed a three-minute silence in a Europe-wide show of solidarity for victims of the US terror attacks.

Thousands gathered across the UK for religious services honouring victims in the US, with many silent tributes also being paid.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic aimed to run a near normal timetable in the days ahead.

British Airways axes a further 5,200 jobs on top of the 1,800 announced before last week's terror attacks in the US.

Officials revise the number of Britons believed dead in the US terror attacks as the UK culture secretary prepares to visit New York.

Tony Blair says the US terrorist attacks would "touch every community here", as the UK death toll was likely to rise to several hundred.

Tony Blair says the US terrorist attacks will touch every UK community, amid fears several hundred Britons may have been killed.

Hopes are fading among the families of Britons who are still missing following the terrorist attacks in the United States, reports the BBC.

Singer Britney Spears says she wants to be with her family, while Madonna and other musicians pledge funds for relief charities.

UK nationals are advised to consider leaving Pakistan in the light of heightened tension since the US terrorist attacks.

British businessmen describe their terror as they escaped the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York.

Britons in New York tell of their shock and disbelief as two planes crash into the twin towers of the World Trade Center.

UK residents are being advised to avoid travelling to Pakistan in the light of heightened tension since the US terrorist attacks.

Ryanair and Easyjet say price-cuts, not state subsidy, are the answer to the crisis facing the air travel industry.

A senior Chinese official says President Bush has said he will travel to China next month despite the attacks in New York and Washington.

Text of the televised address to the nation by President Bush, in which he vowed to find those behind the devastating terror attacks.

The US leader appealed to allies for any support possible, as he met the Indonesian president, head of the world's largest Muslim population.

President Bush vows to rally the world against Tuesday's attackers, and Nato pledges collective assistance if the US responds militarily.

Washington moves to cut off the flow of money to Osama Bin Laden, chief suspect in the US attacks, his al-Qaeda network and other groups.

President Bush called for an end to violence against US Muslims, and the FBI warned that physical and verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

President Bush discusses war options with top aides as the US masses military forces around Afghanistan.

A ban on US involvement in assassinations overseas may be lifted as it targets those behind last week's attacks.

The US president says the "barbarians" who have declared war on the American people have chosen their own destruction.

BBC diplomatic correspondent Barnaby Mason says President Bush seeks Muslim support, but risks offence by calling the war against terrorism a "crusade".

The White House says President Bush is cutting short a trip to Asia next month in view of the crisis over the attacks on New York and Washington.

The BBC's Jon Leyne describes how the coalition builders are winning the war in George W Bush's administration.

Full text of President George W Bush's statement following the attacks on New York and Washington.

US President Bush prepares what is seen as the most crucial speech of his presidency as Americans demand action against terror.

The US administration backs away from a plan to issue proof of Bin Laden's role in the attacks on America.

President Bush encouraged Americans to get the economy back to normality, but brace themselves for a long crusade against "evildoers."

President Bush arrived in New York to see the devastation caused by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

President Bush visited the devastated site of the World Trade Center as America mourned the victims of the attacks.

President Bush says America will "lead the world to victory" over terrorism, as the flight box of the airliner crashed in Pennsylvania is found.

Discusses the fact President Bush may find he has limited options in responding to the orchestrated attacks on the United States.

A key survey warns of worsening economic conditions, after US consumer confidence takes its biggest plunge in a decade.

The President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, calls for Africa to ensure that African countries are not used as bases for terrorist networks.

International development secretary Clare Short warns against taking military action which would harm Afghan civilians.

Cantor Fitzgerald is one of hundreds of firms that is mourning the loss of friends, colleagues and staff after the attacks on the World Trade Center.

The giant USS Theodore Roosevelt prepared to leave for the Mediterranean, but no-one yet knows exactly what its mission may be.

Former US President, Jimmy Carter, calls off plans to take part in monitoring the general election in Bangladesh because of the terror strikes.

The US Federal and the European Central Bank stepped up their efforts to minimise the likely economic consequences of the terrorist attacks.

The US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and the Japanese and Swiss central banks, pledged to help prevent financial instability.

Poison gas has been used in a dozen different campaigns around the world, and militants may be next, the BBC reports.

Many transatlantic passengers remained stranded at UK airports in spite of the resumption of flights to and from the US.

The chief spokesman of Russia's internal security service says a recent upsurge in fighting in Chechnya was linked to last week's attacks in the US.

Washington urges Chechen rebels to cut terrorist ties, less than two days after Russia backed the campaign against terrorism.

Although not a captivating political personality, Dick Cheney's assured response to the US crisis has demonstrated why George W Bush picked him as a running mate, reports the BBC.

Parents and teachers must allow children to talk through the horrific events in the United States, psychologists say.

A head teacher is concerned that pupils might confuse the real-life attacks in the United States with video games and movies.

China appealed to Nato to consult countries outside Europe before taking action in response to the attacks in the United States.

China appeals to the US to consult with countries beyond Europe before launching action following the terrorist attacks.

China asks for "concrete evidence" before it will support a US military strike against those suspected of involvement in last week's attacks.

President Chirac says France will not stand aside in an international campaign against terrorism, but has yet to determine its contribution.

A remembrance service dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks in the US took place in Edinburgh.

New York's schools go back, after the World Trade Center disaster, with staff ready to counsel pupils.

Civil liberties groups raised the alarm over a draft bill seeking to introduce broad new powers against suspected terrorists.

Former US President Bill Clinton admits his administration tried and failed to assassinate Osama Bin Laden in 1998.

Looks at what world leaders said about forming an anti-terrorism coalition.

The hijack attacks on the World Trade Center, and the towers' subsequent collapse, were detected by earthquake monitoring stations.

Concorde is set to resume passenger flights to New York next month despite the terror attacks in the city and job losses.

Thousands of household items such as nail files are impounded at Heathrow in security sweeps prompted by the US terror attacks.

US Congress recommends massive support for relief and investigation as America donates millions of dollars to the victims and aid groups.

The heads of the foreign relations committees in the US Congress support easing sanctions against Pakistan following its pledge to help the US fight terrorism.

Bereavement counsellors comforting families of Britons killed in the US terror strikes have spoken of the scale of their task.

The world of entertainment in the US began to show cautious signs of getting back to normal after the terrorist attacks.

Millions of people across the world joined in rememberance services for those who died in the terrorist attacks in the US. At 1100 BST people across Europe observed three minutes' silence to honour the dead.

The victims of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks are remembered in church services across the UK.

Charts the sequence of destruction which struck terror into the heart of the United States.

The relatives of those still missing after the US terror attacks are offered certificates that confirm their loved ones as officially dead.

Several top UK designers pulled out of London Fashion Week following the terror attacks in the United States.

Six British designers pulled out of London Fashion Week following the US terror attacks, but organisers pledged the event will go ahead.

Developing nations may face difficulty borrowing in international markets as investors shun risk in the aftermath of the attack, warns Standard & Poor's.

Governments and companies in less industrialised nations fear the economic implications of the terrorist attacks in the US.

As stock markets prepare to restart trading, the rapid recovery of the financial system is largely thanks to minute contingency planning.

As America mourns its dead, the BBC's Jerusalem correspondent Orla Guerin looks at how Israelis and Palestinians have reacted to the bloodshed.

Looks at the dollar's sharp falls against world currencies, the potential for a period of weakness, and the possibility of it losing its reputation as a safe haven.

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.

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Barnaby Mason examines how international diplomatic relations have been redrawn after the US attacks.

New Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith offered, "behind closed doors", help to Tony Blair in a show of unity against terrorism.

The new Tory leader calls for war to be declared on the criminal activities that help to fund terrorism at home and abroad.

The BBC's Nick Thorpe meets a group of young Turks willing to die for their beliefs.

As details about the hijackers emerge, BBC News Online's Chris Summers investigates their similarities with World War II kamikaze pilots.

The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have reverberated throughout the economic, as well as the political and diplomatic fields.

Links to a selection of BBC articles looking at the impact of the attacks on the economy.

The US stock markets' reopening, and plans for military action, could determine if the global economy falls into recession, reports the BBC.

One of Britain's leading military officers urges broadcasters and newspaper editors to minimise speculation about military action.

Egypt promises to co-operate in the American investigation into the recent terror attacks, which may have been committed by its nationals.

Western embassies in Pakistan order the families of diplomats and non-essential staff to leave the capital, Islamabad.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has held an emergency cabinet meeting after a summit with senior ministers and security chiefs.

Leaders of minority ethnic groups rallied in Washington to urge people not to avenge last week's attacks by picking on people who "looked like the enemy".

Europe considers new measures in the fight against terrorism, including an EU-wide arrest warrant.

EU finance ministers will consider relaxing tough rules on state aid to airlines, as the industry suffers following the attacks on the US.

As stock markets crash and the airline industry pleads for aid, European finance ministers are meeting to hammer out ways of restoring confidence.

Justice and interior ministers approve tough new anti-terrorist measures, including an EU-wide search and arrest warrant.

European Union leaders agree that US retaliation for last week's suicide attacks would be "legitimate".

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels are expected to reaffirm their support for the United States.

UK Home Secretary David Blunkett presses the European Union to act quickly in introducing a raft of new counter-terrorism measures.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Brussels for a special EU meeting on the aftermath of the suicide attacks in the US.

European Union leaders prepared to hold an extraordinary summit on Friday to discuss their response to the attacks on the US.

Senior European Union officials hold talks in Tehran on global co-operation against terrorism, but Iran's supreme leader condemns US plans, reports the BBC.

European transport ministers plan an emergency meeting to discuss tightening security in the wake of the US terror attacks.

As the US prepares its response to the attacks on New York and Washington, Europe stops short of full support.

Across Europe people commemorated those who died in the attacks on the US, or were preparing to do so on the Friday.

The IMF warns that Europe will find it difficult to avoid a sharp economic slowdown, hit by the tech sector collapse and weak consumer demand.

Investigators tried to establish the European link to the US tragedy, amid reports of separate threats to US targets on the continent.

Europe fell silent for three minutes in a mark of respect for those who died in the attacks on New York and Washington.

First hand accounts of loss, and how the tragedy has affected people, from users.

An Irish woman and child are confirmed dead as Germany and the UK warn that many of their citizens may have died in the US attacks.

Investigations, arrests, and tougher checks at airports and public buildings are all part of the new world ushered in by the US attacks, says Colin Blane.

Almost a week after the attacks on the US, European countries are still struggling to identify how many of their citizens have died.

Crime and punishment was the main topic in the European papers, with transatlantic solidarity a close second.

President Bush's war on terrorism's financial backing comes under scrutiny, as does democracy in Poland, following elections there at the weekend.

Report on how the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon dominated the European papers.

There is continuing advice to the United States in today's papers not to strike out blindly or hastily in its desire for revenge, reports the BBC.

European papers express support for the US anti-terrorism drive but warn of the risks involved.

Economic growth in the 12 countries that have adopted the euro slides to 0.1%, but many analysts still say recession will be avoided, despite the attacks.

The suspected perpetrators of Tuesday's terrorist attacks lived in Florida for many months and trained at a local airfield, the BBC reports.

BBC Tehran Correspondent Jim Muir explains the link between US foreign policy and the suicide bombings.

An extra 1,500 police officers will be on the streets of London over the weekend to protect Muslims from violence following the US attacks.

The BBC's John Simpson, smuggled into Afghanistan dressed as a woman, finds support ebbing away from the Taleban.

The BBC's John Simpson, thought to be the only western reporter in Taleban-controlled Afghanistan, reports on the mood there.

Article by BBC News Online's David Schepp, who was near the twin towers of the World Trade Center when they collapsed.

People on the scene of America's disasters describe extraordinary scenes of panic and terror.

The death of a fourth Irish victim of the terror attacks in New York is confirmed as the expected death toll continues to rise.

Families searching for relatives lost in the rubble of the World Trade Center face an agonising process, reports the BBC.

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.

French and German media say the FBI failed to follow up important leads, but German prosecutors say an Iranian's warnings were groundless.

FBI chief Robert Mueller says some hijackers from Tuesday's attack have been identified, and vows to leave no stone unturned.

US law enforcement officials detained an unidentified man who could have "useful information" about the attacks.

Sources close to the FBI investigation tell a US newspaper hijackers may have been on board a fifth plane last week.

The FBI is examining the possibility that some of last week's hijackers used fake identities, as police arrest another man for questioning.

The FBI scoured e-mail accounts for clues as to who might have been behind the attacks on New York City and Washington.

The FBI steps up its hunt across Africa for suspects and clues in their investigation into the attacks in New York and Washington.

The FBI says it is looking for nearly 200 people in connection with last week's terror attacks in the US, as first criminal charges are filed.

Some people are seeing the New York and Washington attacks as a historical turning point and the end of apparent U.S. invulnerability.

A number of Islamic schools in Britain were shut amid anti-Muslim threats following the attacks in America.

The UK's Pakistani community waited anxiously for news of developments in Afghanistan.

The US economy was 'sluggish' even before the attacks in New York and Washington, the Federal Reserve warns.

Iran shuts its border with Afghanistan fearing a new wave of refugees fleeing US reprisals against the Taleban and Osama Bin Laden.

Four people are found alive in the debris of the World Trade Center, but there is little hope of rescuing many of the thousands still missing.

The fiancée of a British man missing in the World Trade Center describes speaking to him on the phone as the catastrophe unfolded.

As America prepares to retaliate for last week's terror attacks, changes in the law might be needed to help it fight an unsavoury war, reports the BBC.

After searching the ruins of "ground zero", the men of fire engine Ladder Six have returned to normal duties for the first time without their missing colleagues.

Fierce fighting is said to continue in northern Afghanistan between Taleban forces and the opposition Northern Alliance.

The world will never be the same again, was the reaction of many to last Tuesday's attacks. What measures can be taken by the secret services to stop the terrorists? Public can comment.

The after-effects of the devastating terrorist attacks are expected to force firms from a host of sectors to warn on their profits, reports the BBC.

The rivalries between the world's great financial institutions belies the international nature of centres such as Wall Street and the City, reports the BBC.

The World Trade Center was synonymous with business, but thousands of people lived in its extensive shadow. The devastation has brought neighbours closer together, reports the BBC.

Reports on Africans still waiting for news of relatives as a South African and a Ghanaian were confirmed dead in the US attacks.

Former US President George Bush senior warns in a BBC interview that America's war on terrorism is likely to be a drawn-out battle.

Laura Bush has written to pupils across the United States about Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

Passengers describe their relief as the first transatlantic flight to leave America since the terror attacks touches down in Britain.

Brighton football fans dedicated a new flag to a victim of the terrorist strikes on the World Trade Center in New York.

Taleban leader Mullah Omar calls on tens of thousands of Afghan refugees to return because he says the threat of US military strikes is receding.

Relatives of UK victims of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center will receive financial help from the government to visit New York.

America remained shut to passengers hoping to fly from the UK following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

The FBI praises passengers believed to have fought with the hijackers on Flight 93 before it crashed in Pennsylvania.

Thousands of stranded travellers in the UK and the US wait to hear when flights will resume following the terror attacks in America.

Transatlantic flights began to get back to normal after the disruption caused by the terrorist attacks in the US.

Audio and video footage looking at the country and the situation there.

Governments around the world are trying to track the money used in the attacks on the US. But the task could prove long, complex and difficult, reports the BBC.

France's President Jacques Chirac is the first of a string of dignitaries to visit the US as President Bush seeks support for a 'war on terrorism'.

Retired SAS chief General Michael Rose said any military response to the US terror attacks must avoid alienating "middle ground Arabs".

France appears to have put its traditional grievances against the US aside as its people and politicians make clear their desire to help.

France is investigating whether Bin Laden supporters planned a helicopter strike on a US embassy in Paris, as European police chase dozens of leads.

Israel's national airline, famed for its stringent levels of security, reports a rise in business following the terror attacks on America.

First hand accounts from BBC News Online users.

A computer game in which players try to defend the World Trade Center from kamikaze pilots has been withdrawn.

The gaming industry is reviewing its content in the wake of the attacks on the US, but observers say long-term change is unlikely.

Three men were arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with a racist attack that left a 28-year-old Afghan taxi driver paralysed.

Until two weeks ago, young Americans had never had it so good. Now, with the US gearing up for an uncertain war, a question mark hangs over their future, reports the BBC.

Police in Hamburg arrested one man in connection with the US attacks and hunted for members of a terrorist network.

Gloomier business sentiment reflects uncertainty over the effects of the terror attacks on the US, key think-tank Ifo says.

Germans fear being targeted by terrorists and also being in a war against terrorism, as Patrick Bartlett reports.

Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder pledges to support the US in the fight against terrorism, while the government considers tighter rules on religious groups.

Police in Hamburg released a man held over the attacks on the United States, but there were new arrests in Brussels and Rotterdam.

BBC Northern Ireland producer Marie Irvine describes the sobering atmosphere down at Ground Zero.

Mayor Rudy Giuliani demonstrates his powers of leadership as New York struggles after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

New York's mayor says there is still hope that some lives might be saved at the World Trade Center, as he gives the latest casualty figures.

A huge production of Aida, to be held in the shadow of the pyramids in Egypt, is scrapped after the US attacks.

Air travel worldwide was heavily disrupted and many flights were cancelled, while travel firms braced themselves for a slump in tourism.

The lost-cost carrier expands its route portfolio, indicating the differing fortunes of budget airlines and the struggling aviation giants.

Article looking at responses and grief across the world.

America should hold back from any immediate vengeful attacks, says the UK Green Party as its conference begins.

The chairman of the Fed says calm is returning to financial markets, but no one can tell the full effects of the terrorist attacks.

A guide to the forces that might be used against Osama Bin Laden's forces in Afghanistan.

The United Arab Emirates considers whether to cut its ties with the Taleban rulers of Afghanistan in the wake of terror attacks on the US.

Gulf Arab states pledged full co-operation with Washington to end global terror attacks in a move certain to relieve the Americans.

BBC News Online assesses claims that action by central banks can help the world shrug off the economic fallout of the attacks on the US.

Britain's ambassador to Washington says his staff are working round the clock to help relatives of the UK victims of the US attacks.

Details of a phone call from a passenger preparing to attack an armed hijacker provide the clearest picture yet of the plane's final moments.

Survivors tell of the heroic rescue efforts of Britons missing after last week's terror attacks on the US.

A number of celebrities and business figures were killed in the attacks in the US.

A Saudi pilot initially named by the FBI as one of the hijacking suspects in the US terror attacks turns up in Morocco and denies any involvement.

A BBC News Online reader says new security controls at US airports are failing to pick up potentially dangerous objects. Includes user submitted experiences.

The terrorist attacks on New York will forever change the workings of Hollywood movies, says British director Mike Figgis.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's new movie was postponed and pop groups withdrew cover art after Tuesday's attacks in New York.

The celluloid world of Hollywood faces real fear after the FBI reportedly warned of terror threats to film studios including Universal.

Sunday was a chance for many New Yorkers to share their pain with God. But amid the gloom, they were told that there was cause for hope.

New York tries to return to normality as emergency workers enter the seventh day of their rescue operation.

The rush of casualties expected by New York hospitals failed to arrive as expected on the day after the tragedy.

President Bush may find there are limits to Arab co-operation as he attempts to build a coalition against terrorism, reports the BBC.

Consumer tastes are set to change as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center and general feelings of insecurity.

BBC News Online looks at what is involved in learning to fly a large modern airliner.

Governments have been warned to prepare for possible biological or chemical attacks. In the USA, crop-spraying planes have been banned. How can nations protect themselves against this new terror, asks the BBC. Includes user submitted comments.

Looks at the design of the towers, how they saved lives by surviving the initial impact, and questions why emergency workers were not evacuated before the collapse.

BBC News Online looks at how well-wishers can help the victims of the US attacks, and those who they leave behind.

Warnings grow against rushed introduction of identity cards as the UK government considers the scheme as part of anti-terrorism measures.

The UK government is considering making identity cards compulsory as part of a crackdown on terrorism. Would ID cards help track down terrorist suspects or is it an unnecessary infringement of personal liberties, asks the BBC.

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.

Germany's finance ministry says the IMF and World Bank annual meetings late this month are now virtually certain to be cancelled.

The IMF expects the world economy to avoid recession in the wake of the attacks on America, though the US economy will weaken.

The IMF and OECD warn that the terrorist attacks are accelerating a sharp slowdown in the world economy.

Collection of images from the second day of events.

The BBC's Mike Wooldridge examines how the emerging situation in Afghanistan is likely to affect relations between India and Pakistan.

India reacts to remarks by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf telling Delhi to "lay off" exploiting the current crisis in his country.

India offered full operational backing to the US in the event of military retaliation for the terror attacks in New York and Washington.

India's Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh says the Taleban leadership is calling on Afghan fighters in Kashmir to return home ahead of a possible US military attack.

Indian stocks hit an eight-year low as investors sell heavily amid fears of a US strike on Afghanistan.

The chief cleric of India's largest mosque warns the US not to attack Afghanistan without proof of its role in last Tuesday's events.

There is growing concern among India's 120 million Muslims about the degree of support Delhi is offering the US for its campaign against Osama bin Laden, reports the BBC.

The BBC's Daniel Lak looks at the impact of the tragedy in New York on family and friends of victims in India.

A senior Muslim figure in Indonesia says he is not satisfied with US assurances that its anti-terrorist campaign is not anti-Muslim.

The US changes the code name of its military build-up in the Middle East following objections in the Muslim world.

Americans, until now blissfully ignorant of any hatred towards their country, have lost their sense of invincibility, reports the BBC's Jonny Dymond.

The world's two largest reinsurers, Munich Re and Swiss Re, double their cost estimates of the attacks on the US.

Bewildered insurers start to count the cost of the US attacks, and seem to be facing the most expensive man-made disaster in history.

Financial experts believe the terrorist strikes in the US are the single most expensive man-made disaster in history.

The incidents in New York are destined to hit the insurance world hard, with claims expected to total as much as $15 billion.

Looks at how people struggling to speak to families and friends turned to e-mail, instant messaging, IRC, the web and internet phones.

Many private investors were already having a torrid time, and then America was attacked, creating further turbulence in the markets, reports the BBC.

The IRA says it is to step up talks with the arms body in an effort to speed up progress towards resolving the weapons issue.

Iran's Supreme Leader says last week's strikes on the US are "catastrophic acts" but warns against a military assault on Afghanistan.

The UK foreign secretary says Iran will be given documents showing Osama Bin Laden's involvement in the terror attacks on the US.

The trip to Iran next week by Britain's foreign secretary may open a channel of communication between Iran and the US, says BBC correspondent Jim Muir.

Iran warns that an attack on Afghanistan could cause another human disaster and trigger an anti-western backlash in the Muslim world.

The attacks on New York and Washington raise the possibility that Iran might side with the US in the fight against terrorism.

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran will play no part in an attack on Afghanistan, accusing the US of seeking to exploit the current crisis for its own ends.

Iraq's foreign minister defends his country after charges that a Baghdad official met one of the hijackers of last week's US air strikes.

Report on Iraq celebrating what it calls 'America's humiliation', saying the US is paying the price for its 'arrogant and stupid policy'.

Iraq's foreign minister warns the US against using the attack on New York as an excuse to strike Iraq.

Ireland virtually closed down as people observed a National Day of Mourning in the wake of the attacks on New York and Washington.

The BBC's Paul Reynolds reports on George W. Bush's first real presidential test.

The attacks on the US a fortnight ago made the unthinkable imaginable. The UK is now strengthening its defences against chemical and biological attack, reports the BBC.

The US attacks have caused simmering Western "Islamaphobia" to boil over into anti-Muslim violence and hate, reports the BBC.

France foils a suspected plot to attack the US Embassy while Germany issues arrest warrants in connection with the attacks on America.

Radical Islamic groups warn they will attack American targets in Indonesia if the US takes military action against Afghanistan.

Three Islamic schools in north London re-opened after closing their doors to protect pupils from abuse in the wake of the attacks in the US.

Religious leaders condemned the attacks against the USA during Friday prayers, although some say America and Israel may be partly to blame.

Israel's military intelligence chief says there is no evidence of a link between the US terror attacks and Iraq.

The Italian defence minister has made it clear that his armed forces are ready to take part in any action that may be agreed in retaliation against the attacks on the United States.

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson says he is still considering whether to visit Afghanistan to hold peace talks with the Taleban.

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.

Japan says it will ban financial transactions with people linked to Osama Bin Laden and Afghanistan's ruling Taleban militia.

Japan eases monetary policy, joining a global drive to see-off recession and calm markets following last week's terrorist attacks.

Japan says it will give Pakistan and India emergency economic aid as part of its effort to help countries near Afghanistan that are co-operating with the US.

The Japanese prime minister orders a review of laws restricting the military support Japan can offer to the United States.

The IMF says Japan's economy will shrink, with serious consequences for Asia and the rest of the world.

Opinion polls in Japan indicate a boost in public support for a change to Japan's pacifist constitution in the wake of the attacks on the US.

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi leaves for the United States to pledge support in person for the fight against terrorism.

Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell meets the firefighters involved in trying to rescue victims of the US terrorist attacks.

Afghans braced for a retaliatory operation by the United States following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

The Taleban set up checkpoints around Kabul to restrict movement, as refugees try desperately to escape to Pakistan.

Thousands of religious students in the Pakistani city of Karachi protested at possible military action by the US against Afghanistan.

Pakistan's commercial capital, battered by a decade of terrible violence, fears the worst as it anticipates an attack on Afghanistan.

A general strike in Indian-administered Kashmir turned violent as Muslims took to the streets to protest against possible US attacks on Afghanistan.

Kazakhstan's President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, says his country is prepared to back the US campaign against terrorism with all available means.

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.

Charles Kennedy will close the Liberal Democrat conference with a fresh call for caution in the West's response to the US terror attacks, reports the BBC.

Kenya held a special memorial service in Nairobi for victims of the US attacks, attended by thousands, including President Moi.

A survivor of the 1998 attack tells BBC News Online that the US victims should stick together to pull through.

British pop group Atomic Kitten will fly to the UK from New York on Monday after witnessing the terror attacks in Manhattan, reports the BBC.

The Japanese prime minister meets President George W Bush in Washington, a day after seeing the devastation in New York for himself.

Labour backbenchers express concern about the UK's involvement in the campaign against terrorism launched after the US attacks.

Laser pulses from an aircraft produce a topographic map of the devastation in New York's "ground zero".

The BBC's Barnaby Mason considers what any military action taken by the US would mean in international law.

Reports on the anxious wait for the loved ones of those who worked in the World Trade Center, with many phone lines still jammed, and millions desperate for news.

An Afghan who is trapped at the Pakistan border makes a plea to the United States in a letter smuggled out to the BBC.

The Liberian government deployed police to arrest any one selling or buying photographs of Osama Bin Laden, the prime suspect of the terror attacks in US.

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 attacks.

BBC News Online Scotland looks back at the Lockerbie terrorist bombing and compares that to the massive air attack on the US.

Hundreds of people converge on the US Embassy in central London to pay their respects to those killed in the New York and Washington attacks.

The FTSE 100 index manages to claw its way back from five-year lows seen earlier as a deal to save the airlines looks close to fruition.

Two US students at Scotland's St Andrews University describe their horror at watching events unfold across the Atlantic Ocean.

Police in Macau say five Pakistani men arrested at the weekend are part of a crime group and not linked to possible attacks on US targets in Hong Kong.

A Northern Ireland man describes his escape after the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center in New York on Tuesday.

A British man carrying a penknife caused a massive security alert after slipping through airport safety checks and onto a plane.

Affluent New Yorkers have found themselves homeless following the attacks on the World Trade Center, writes BBC News Online's Jonathan Duffy.

A hotel in the Philippines was raided as police searched for three Omani nationals in connection with the terror attacks in the US.

American authorities say only US carriers will be allowed into the country initially and two European planes are turned back en route.

Report looking at the effects, including stock markets plummeting, oil and gold prices surging, and the dollar suffering.

Financial markets remained listless in afternoon trade, as the lack of a lead from Wall Street deterred investors from trading.

Thousands of police were deployed across the US to track down those responsible for Tuesday's unprecedented day of terror from the air.

Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri visited the US, the first leader of a Muslim nation to do so since the suicide attacks.

Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri, the first Muslim leader to meet the US leader since last week's terror attacks, warns against revenge.

Survivors of the US terrorist attacks, and relatives of those who died, face a struggle against stress and depression, say experts.

The media in the Middle East has divided along predictable lines in its reaction to the attacks on targets in the United States.

Throughout the region many leaders have condemned the attacks on the US and pledged varying degrees of support.

Two key Labour Party figures tell BBC News Online what action is needed in response to the terrorist attacks on America.

Two key Plaid Cymru figures tell BBC News Online what action is needed in response to the terrorist attacks on America.

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 options ahead.

Conservatives Sir Malcolm Rifkind and John Maples give BBC News Online their views on the way ahead following the US terror attacks.

Article looking at how the terrorist attacks are set to go down as one of the most momentous and watched live news stories.

The events in New York and Washington put defence, and particularly missile defence, to the top of the US agenda.

Reports how a banker phoned his family in Scotland from the World Trade Center seconds after a plane crashed into the building.

Looks at reactions to the attacks on the US, which have been mixed in a region where American policy is perceived as unfairly supportive of Israel.

Possible plans to introduce plain-clothes agents on flights and equip airline pilots with weapons have been met with a mixed response by News Online readers.

US authorities detained two more people amid reports that the FBI was searching for two of the hijackers in the weeks before the attacks.

The US opened, and then partially closed, its airspace to international flights, causing confusion among airlines around the world.

America's airlines slashed staff and schedules as shares plummeted, prompting the US government to mull a financial rescue package.

The Moroccan Government ignores an extradition request from Algeria for one of its nationals and deports him to Paris.

Reports from Russia say the defence minister, Sergei Ivanov, has said the airport in Tajikistan could be made available to the United States Air Force.

Molotov cocktails have been thrown at a mosque in eastern Australia as anti-Arab sentiment simmers in the wake of the attacks.

A British woman talks about coping with the death of her son in the New York terror attacks.

Grieving families of Britons still missing since the US terror attacks gather for a memorial ceremony in central London.

Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says "turning the other cheek" would raise new dangers during the Commons debate on the US attacks.

Artists across the music industry paid tribute to the victims of the US terrorist attacks in the US.

Community leaders met in Manchester amid fears that Muslims in Britain face racial hatred after the terror attacks on America.

Muslim communities in Manchester fear the repercussions of the US terror attacks could lead to violence on their own doorstep.

BBC News Online's Kevin Anderson makes an emotional return to Washington to find his fellow countrymen struggling to come to terms with Tuesday's events.

Reports how countries throughout the world are uniting in mourning on Friday in honour of those killed in the US terror attacks.

Nato declares it will provide full support to Washington if requested, but one member immediately expresses reluctance to enter a war.

Nato declares that the attack on the US is an attack on the entire 19-nation alliance, and it will provide support if Washington requests it.

The US briefs Nato allies about its global anti-terrorism drive following the attacks on New York and Washington.

Nato ambassadors expressed their support for the United States after the attacks.

US President George Bush wants Osama Bin Laden "dead or alive" as the worldwide investigation into the US attacks widens.

Reports how the New York attacks sent record numbers of surfers to news websites, causing many to be unable to access them.

Pennsylvania's Governor is appointed director of the new Office of Homeland Security, to co-ordinate domestic security in the US.

Americans flocked to join the rescue effort at the World Trade Center, but it is the firefighters who have won a special place in the hearts of the nation, reports the BBC.

Engineers worn that the foundations of the bombed World Trade Center are at risk of collapse, which would allow the Hudson River to flood the New York subway.

The New York Stock Exchange is reopening six days after the World Trade Center attack, amid fears of a world recession.

Thousands attended a prayer service at the New York Yankees baseball stadium to remember the victims of the US terror attacks.

New York's police commissioner gives the bleakest assessment yet of finding survivors in the rubble that was once the World Trade Center.

Parts of New York's devastated financial district reopened to allow businesses to prepare for trading on Monday.

New York's financial district prepares to re-open amid calls for "patriotic" buying to support the faltering US stock market.

Most New York schools are now open again, with alternative arrangements for those most affected by the World Trade Center attacks.

The BBC's Stephen Evans, who was in the World Trade Center when it was attacked, reflects on New Yorkers' resilience in the time of crisis.

Children return to school and part of the Brooklyn bridge reopens as the city continues its convalescence.

The BBC's Greg Barrow reports on how New Yorkers have been coping with the tragedy that has befallen them.

Article looking at the impact on stock market traders and trade.

New Yorkers are electing a new mayor to lead a city devastated by terrorist attacks, but many feel the incumbent Rudolph Giuliani should keep the post.

New Yorkers rush to help at Chelsea Piers, which has transformed from an entertainment area to a disaster area.

Contributors to a two-hour special edition of the BBC's Talking Point programme, broadcast live on radio and the internet, offer sharply divided opinion on what President Bush's next step should be.

Thousands of people across Northern Ireland observed a three-minute silence for those killed in the United States.

Looks at stock market activity and changes across the World, after the incidents.

The US named 19 people suspected of being the hijackers, as police around the world worked to find the organisers of the attacks.

In New York's financial district, workers picked their way back to the office for the first time since the attacks.

America's fourth largest airline becomes the latest major carrier to announce wholesale redundancies as the industry's crisis deepens.

Books on apocalyptic prophet Nostradamus, fighting terrorism and the history of the World Trade Center become bestsellers.

One figure has come to symbolise the US's determination - NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Yet his traumatised city is already contemplating a future without "Rudy the Rock" and reluctantly electing his successor, reports the BBC.

The US Treasury Secretary voices confidence that the economy can pull through, but others see storm clouds gathering, following the attacks.

Thousands of well-wishers have been offering help and condolences following the US terror attacks.

Oil and gold prices jumped before trading was suspended in New York, London and Chicago, following attacks on the World Trade Center.

Oil prices, which surged after the terrorist attacks on the US, collapsed in the biggest one day fall since the end of the Gulf crisis.

Crude oil prices jumped over 5% as fears over the security of supply returned to haunt the market.

Fears of a hike in oil prices seem to have been exaggerated, as demand falls and the US government reportedly lobbies for increased output.

Afghanistan's neighbours have much to be concerned about in the current crisis, whatever their view of the Taleban, reports the BBC.

Focuses on a woman searching for her fiancé, missing after the attacks in New York.

America marks one week after the terror attacks in New York and Washington, as President Bush urges people to continue to give more aid.

Fears over wider political tensions have prompted oil producers to maintain output levels despite falling crude prices, reports say.

The sister of Osama Bin Laden is living in the UK, Whitehall sources confirm.

Oxfam issues a warning that governments must take responsibility for thousands in Afghanistan threatened by hunger.

Islamabad says it will adhere to any UN resolutions on terrorism following pressure from the US to co-operate in any attack on Afghanistan.

Pakistan's stock markets, closed amid fears of the implications of US reprisals for terrorist attacks, are to re-open on Monday.

Multinationals take precautions to protect their operations in Pakistan and the Middle East as the prospect of military conflict increases.

Islamic hardliners across Pakistan rally against President Musharraf's decision to support the US in a possible strike on Afghanistan.

Four people are killed in Karachi as thousands of Taleban supporters protest against government support for the US.

Pakistan says it will not open its border with Afghanistan to new refugees despite a plea by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

Pakistan is to send a delegation to persuade the Taleban to hand over Osama Bin Laden as Afghans flee from possible US attacks.

Pakistan withdrew its entire diplomatic staff from the Afghan capital as US preparations for possible military strikes continued.

Pakistan rules out cutting links with the Taleban in Afghanistan, saying it would damage the aid effort.

President Musharraf says Pakistan is facing its worst crisis for 30 years over its support for the US action against Osama Bin Laden.

Pakistan says imposing a government on Afghanistan in place of the Taleban would only increase the suffering of Afghans.

Pakistan's military leadership has yet to give a firm response to US requests for help in rooting out those behind Tuesday's attacks, reports the BBC.

Pakistan International Airlines has to work hard to cope with the fall-out of the crisis in neighbouring Afghanistan, reports the BBC.

Pakistan's stock markets resumed trading after a week-long closure, and fell steeply amid fears about the impact of any military action.

Pakistan, home to one of the world's biggest refugee populations, is increasingly reluctant to take more Afghans.

Owen Bennett Jones asks the people of Peshawar about their views on any impending US military action.

Emergency measures are ordered in hospitals in south-west Pakistan in anticipation of a possible attack by the US on Afghanistan.

Financial market regulators in Pakistan are about to decide whether the country's stock markets should reopen for trading on Thursday.

Special Friday prayers have taken place at mosques in Pakistan for those killed in Tuesday's attacks in Washington and New York.

First hand accounts of the events in New York and Washington, by BBC News Online users.

Friday's UK papers strike a note of caution about the US mission, questioning the wider implications of the effort to catch Osama Bin Laden.

Tuesday's papers discuss one of the most emotionally charged days in the 209-year history of the New York Stock Exchange.

Every paper has a full-picture front page, recognising that words cannot match the shocking images of the US terror attacks, the BBC reports.

Parliament will be recalled early so MPs can hear a statement from the prime minister about the current international crisis.

Hundreds attended a rally in Glasgow to express opposition to any military strike by the United States in the wake of the terror attacks.

The Philippines says it wants to launch a regional anti-terrorist coalition to support any retaliatory strikes by the United States.

Ten pigs' heads were left outside an Islamic centre in Exeter following the terrorist attacks in the United States.

British families mourning relatives killed in the US terrorist attacks began the pilgrimage to the scene of devastation in New York.

Airline pilots want a security system, designed to stop suspect passengers before they board planes, to be installed at UK airports.

Ieuan Wyn Jones addresses Plaid Cymru's annual conference and says those responsible for 'evil deeds' must be brought to justice.

Plaid Cymru chief executive Karl Davies says the US terrorist attacks have cast a "sombre shadow" over the party's annual conference.

The United Airlines crash in Pennsylvania shocked local residents, but also enhanced their sense of community, reports Kevin Anderson.

A United Airlines plane flying from Newark to San Francisco crashes near Pittsburgh, after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

Home Office Minister John Denham promises that the government will act to cut out the "cancer of Islamophobia" in British society.

The Metropolitan Police commissioner says London is a top terrorist target as police numbers on street are boosted by 1,500.

Reports how Britain's most senior police officer is to liaise with US law agencies to help with intelligence operations in the wake of the terror attacks.

Police in the UK are given more time to question three people arrested in connection with the terrorist attacks in the US.

Scotland Yard investigates reports that 11 of the suicide hijackers involved in the US attacks may have passed through British airports.

Pope John Paul urges the use of peaceful means to settle conflicts as he begins a historic visit to Central Asia.

US Secretary of State Colin Powell welcomes Russia's offer of air bases for a possible military operation against Afghanistan.

Few international statesman are as highly respected at home and abroad as the US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, reports the BBC.

The BBC's Russian affairs analyst examines President Putin's offer to help in the struggle against terrorism, and what he expects in return.

Newspapers in Pakistan and Afghanistan reacted strongly to the possibility of American military action in the region.

Prince Charles and Prince William signed a book of condolence for victims of the attacks on the United States last week.

Evidence is emerging that a radical Egyptian Islamist, Ayman al-Zawahri, has taken a key role in Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.

British Airways battles to pull itself out of a slump as management troubles in the past give way to an economic slowdown.

The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines an administration which features the very men who fought the Gulf War under George W Bush's father.

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is co-ordinating perhaps the most difficult and complicated campaign in history, reports the BBC.

Over 30 US companies have issued profits warnings in the wake of the massive attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Psychiatrist Colin Murray Parkes has just returned from New York, where he lent an hand to hold for the bereaved British families.

Russia's president says world leaders' trust in outdated security systems, and a lack of trust in each other, only served to help terrorists.

In the wake of the US terror attacks the BBC asked David Learmount, of Flight International magazine, how airport security could be improved.

BBC News Online speaks to an instructor at Florida's biggest pilot training centre, looking at how the US airline hijackers learnt to take control of, and fly, the planes.

Days after the US suffered the world's worst terrorist attack, the world is expecting a strong military response from Washington.

European airlines are fighting for financial aid in a bid to survive an economic slowdown and the fall-out from the recent attacks on the US.

How real is the threat of biological agents being unleashed on the UK population, asks the BBC.

The New York stock market has suffered one of its worst days' trading in history. BBC News Online asks whether the plunge is cause for concern.

Terrorist attack on New York forced re-routing for the luxury cruise ship.

BBC News Online's Daniel Lak attends prayers and religious gatherings in the Pakistani city of Quetta, seeking out local Muslim opinion of the US attacks.

Police investigate a serious racial attack on an Afghan taxi driver in London in which remarks were made about the atrocities in the US.

The frantic activity normally evident at Britain's busiest airport was replaced by an orderly calm as travellers awaited the first flights back to the US.

A young stockbroker who called his twin as the World Trade Center was hit is among the many Britons still missing, reports the BBC.

Clutching photos, thousands of distraught families took to the streets of New York to search for loved ones missing since the attack.

The backlog of passengers waiting to fly to the US began to clear as limited transatlantic flights resumed from the UK.

Peace will repay the United States for its support for the Northern Ireland process, says acting Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon.

Broadway workers agree to buy tickets to their own show to keep it open as attendance suffers in the wake of the US attacks.

A British rescue team was on stand-by to travel to America to help in the search for survivors after a series of terror attacks on the US.

Officials reopen the US defence department, where fires finally appear to have been put out.

The IRA's cause has always been a united Ireland, but much of the cash that funds republican groups comes from the US. So how will they fare amid the new crackdown on terrorism, asks the BBC.

Robots are being used to search for victims amid the rubble of the World Trade Center.

The Russian internal security service says it has found a computer compact disc in Chechnya which contains instructions for piloting Boeing aircraft.

Speculation grows that Tajikistan could be used as a base for any US military action in Afghanistan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin allows the US to use air bases in central Asia as Washington moves to cut off funding for Osama bin Laden.

Russia's military moves to quash speculation that it could join in any US armed retaliation for Tuesday's attack terrorist.

Russia makes no secret of its support for the Afghan opposition as top-level talks are held over the border in Tajikistan.

Russia's newspapers comment on President Putin's support for US reprisals against Afghanistan, and Central Asia's restrictive approach to Islam.

Russia's newspapers ask whether a terrorist attack like that on the US could occur in Moscow, and whether Osama Bin Laden might be guilty.

Russian enmity towards America is being replaced by sympathy, as Robert Parsons reports from Moscow.

South Africa reaffirms its support for President Bush's international coalition against terrorism.

South Koreans marked a minute's silence for the victims of the attacks in the United States.

President Saddam Hussein of Iraq has said his country would have offered help for the relief effort in the United States if it had been asked.

Iraq sends its first condolences to the victims of the US terror strikes, but President Saddam Hussein warns Western leaders to get conclusive proof before retaliation.

After the recent terrorist attacks in the United States the way we travel by airplane could be changed forever. Should pilots or other cabin staff be armed, asks the BBC. Includes user submitted comments.

The lifting of US sanctions should provide a much-needed boost for Pakistan's ailing economy, but more still needs to be done, reports the BBC.

The UK Ministry of Defence refuse to discuss reports that an SAS unit was fired on by Taleban soldiers near the Afghan capital Kabul.

Looks at how the damage caused by the attacks in New York and Washington is clearly visible from space.

Saudi Arabia's defence minister rules out the use of bases on Saudi territory for American-led strikes against Afghanistan's ruling Taleban.

Saudi ambassador to London Ghazi Algosaibi says it would be "very dangerous" for world stability if the west is perceived as waging war against Islam.

King Fahd assures America of his co-operation in the fight against terrorism, but many Saudis are not so supportive.

Full text of the Saudi Arabian Government's statement on the breaking off of diplomatic relations with the Taleban.

A scanning device developed in Britain could revolutionise air security, detecting ceramic knives and other concealed weapons.

The impact of the world's worst terrorist attack was being felt in Scotland as US citizens there tried to comprehend events in their homeland.

Political leaders in Scotland speak as one when they make public their sorrow for the victims of the US attacks.

A number of Scottish families were still waiting for news of relatives who were in New York at the time of Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

A former SAS member alleges that guerrillas who protect US terror attack suspect Osama bin Laden were trained in Scotland.

More details emerged of how members of the US administration first learned of Tuesday's attacks and were taken to secure shelters.

Internet users turned en masse to search engines for information on the US hijack attacks.

The anxious wait continues for the Irish and British relatives and friends of people missing after the US terror attacks, reports the BBC.

US authorities detained a second man amid reports that the FBI was searching for two of the hijackers in the weeks before the attacks.

Article looking at countries around the world responding to the attacks by tightening security, especially at military bases, airports, and embassies.

Security at Northern Ireland's two main airports was stepped up in the aftermath of terrorist attacks in America.

The security of a planned new nuclear recycling plant at Sellafield is considered amid fears about international terrorism.

The Senate approves a $15bn rescue package for the US airline industry which has seen a sharp decline in trade after the terror attacks.

The BBC's Jane Black speaks to New Yorkers left stunned by the devastation of their city in the aftermath of the attacks.

Prime ministers of Russia, China and four Central Asian states underlined the need for united efforts to fight international terrorism.

The prime ministers of Russia, China and four Central Asian countries issued a joint declaration condemning the attacks in the United States.

The dollar and European stocks fall, while oil prices rise, as worries grow over the repercussions of the attack on the US, reports the BBC.

Shares fell sharply in the first day of trading in New York's financial district since the devastating suicide attacks.

The Dow Jones index loses 7% of its value as Wall Street resumes trading, despite concerted intervention by international central banks.

Leading share indexes on both sides of the Atlantic have closed at new lows, due to growing economic and military fears.

The Georgian President, Eduard Shevardnadze says his country will allow the United States to use its land and air space for what he called anti-terrorist operations.

Clare Short's warning that it would be "intolerable" for more innocent people to be killed in a terror response is typical of her straight-talking style, says the BBC.

New Yorkers are already debating whether to redevelop the devastated World Trade Center site, or create a memorial to the thousands who died.

Scotland joined the rest of Europe in a day of mourning for those who lost their lives in the American terrorist attacks.

The Scottish National Party's conference opened with a motion of condolence for victims of the terrorist attacks in the US.

Six days after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, Wall Street returned to work, shaken, but solemn and determined.

Somalia's government says it will not offer sanctuary to Osama Bin Laden after suggestions that he may flee there.

London's financial workers arrived at their offices in sombre mood, after the terrible events in New York's financial district.

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.

Anthems such as Rule Britannia will not be sung at Saturday's Last Night of the Proms in response to the terrorist attacks on the US.

Asian leaders offered support to America after the attack, though the Malaysian PM counseled against taking revenge.

Pakistan has postponed the South Asian Games, which were due to be held in the capital, Islamabad, next month.

Madrid offers the United States unconditional use of its military bases in any planned retaliation for last week's attacks.

Spanish police detain six men believed to be linked to Osama Bin Laden, the chief suspect behind the attacks on the US.

Looks at the relationship between the UK and the US, and its definition in conflict.

Report on serious questions being raised about the failure of US intelligence to thwart the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

Top secret US spy satellites are given new orders to concentrate on Afghanistan in the hope of tracking down Osama Bin Laden.

The Sri Lankan Government has formally announced its fullest backing for the United States following the attacks in New York and Washington.

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.

Television shows including Friends are reportedly rewritten, while rock bands rework their music in the wake of the attacks on the US.

Markets faced another challenging day after Wall Street plunged on its first day back after the terrorist attacks on the US.

Share prices in the United States and Europe posted strong gains, recovering some of last week's hefty losses.

Share traders count their losses at the end of an extremely volatile week with few expecting an upswing when trading resumes.

Global stock markets edged back up from record lows hit during Friday, though losses for the week remain disastrous.

Report on rescuers risking their lives searching through the wreckage of New York's World Trade Center for survivors.

UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is visiting Iran, hoping to gain support for the international fight against terrorism.

Sudan's Vice President reassures those who fear strikes on Sudan, where Osama Bin Laden was based until 1996.

The difficult task of comforting and helping British families who lost loved ones in the World Trade Center attack is now well underway in New York, reports the BBC.

Osama Bin Laden and the World Trade Center replaced sex and Britney Spears as the most popular internet searches.

WTC disaster survivor Richard Wadja says that he was told to return to his desk minutes before it was blown to pieces.

An Irish survivor fled the World Trade Centre only to discover that his sister and niece were on board one of the doomed jets.

The father of Egyptian hijacker suspect Mohammed Atta has fiercely denied that his son could have been involved in the attacks.

Scottish National Party Leader John Swinney called for 'targeted action' against those responsible for the attacks on the US.

Syria will only support an international anti-terror campaign if it is clearly defined and spares civilians, it tells the European Union.

Experts are warning of the risk of relying on technology to help spot terrorists before they attack.

After talks with Russia, Tajikistan closes its border to Afghan refugees who are fleeing their homeland for fear of US retaliatory strikes.

Journalists are descending on Afghanistan's little-known neighbour to report on how it will react if the US launches an attack on the Taleban.

The Taleban's reclusive leader asserts Osama Bin Laden's innocence as Kabul braces for a retaliatory operation by the United States.

The leader of Afghanistan's Taleban regime tells a meeting of senior clerics that Osama Bin Laden will not be extradited without evidence.

The Taleban are left virtually isolated after Saudi Arabia cuts off ties with the Afghan regime, which faces US-led action over Osama Bin Laden.

A Briton arrested on suspicion of spying in Afghanistan is being well treated while her identity is established, according to reports.

The text of a message from the Taleban's supreme leader, in which he protests Bin Laden's innocence.

Afghanistan's ruling Taleban warned the US that it would retaliate if a military strike was launched against its country.

The Taleban, under threat of US air strikes, admit losing ground in battles against opposition fighters in northern Afghanistan.

The Taleban leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, tells the US public the terror attacks were retaliation against "cruel" US foreign policy.

Afghanistan's ruling Taleban confiscated 1,400 tonnes of food aid, as the UN braced itself for a massive humanitarian crisis.

The BBC's John Simpson analyses why the Taleban's relationship with Osama Bin Laden could be its undoing.

A teenage sailor with the Royal Navy task force heading for the Middle East tells her family she is afraid but ready to go into battle.

Almost 40,000 people have now been to Grosvenor Square Park in London to mourn those killed in the US suicide attacks.

Thousands of Americans shed tears as they attended an emotional and unprecedented tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks at Buckingham Palace.

The likelihood of American military action is causing widespread anxiety in Pakistan, says the BBC's Hugh Sykes.

Israeli troops surrounded the West Bank towns of Jenin and Jericho, amid signs of imminent high-level talks. Includes information about potential links to the US attacks.

The US terror attacks and subsequent international uncertainty will affect the UK housing market, experts warn.

EU finance ministers launch an investigation into a flurry of trading in airline and insurance shares shortly before the US suicide attacks.

Two senior Liberal Democrat peers give BBC News Online their views on last week's atrocities and their wider implications.

Supporters of Osama Bin Laden may have helped plan attacks on the US from London, according to reports.

An Algerian pilot held by British police was an instructor for four of the hijackers in the US terror attacks, a London court hears.

The UK Government will strengthen money laundering laws and target terrorist bank accounts in the wake of last week's attacks on the US.

As America reels from the attacks on New York, the UK economy starts to fear the impact on business and consumers.

The United States has moved to cut off the flow of money to Osama Bin Laden, his al-Qaeda network and other groups it suspects of involvement in terrorism. Can the terrorists' money supply be cut off so easily, asks the BBC.

Transcript of statement by US President George W Bush, in which he describes the terror attacks as "acts of war".

Text of a speech by the Taleban supreme leader Mullah Mohammad Omar.

Extracts of US President George W Bush's rallying cry against international terrorism in a speech to both houses of the US congress.

Excerpts from Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf's television address to the nation, defending his support for US policy.

Thai police said they were looking for 15 Arab nationals suspected by the American CIA of having been involved in the attack on the US.

Their story has been almost lost in the coverage of the World Trade Center attack, but the friends and relatives of those who worked at New York's highest restaurant are devastated at their loss, reports the BBC.

Indicators of consumer sentiment are taking a massive hit in the wake of the US attacks. But just how important are they to the overall economy, asks the BBC.

BBC Middle East Correspondent Frank Gardner explains why Osama Bin Laden is becoming a cult hero in his home country.

Key stories and media from the day.

The BBC's Legal Affairs Correspondent, Jon Silverman, looks at the "life-support" system behind Osama Bin Laden's alleged network of terror.

Looks at Wall Street closing, global markets swinging wildly, and surges in oil prices.

The BBC's Julia Wheeler in the Gulf looks at how people are reacting to a war which may kill innocent Muslims, and jeopardize business.

The FBI release photos of the 19 suspected hijackers of the four US planes seized during the 11 September attacks on New York and Washington.

BBC Middle East and Islamic affairs analyst Roger Hardy explains why the use of language has become so sensitive in the current international crisis.

A harrowing telephone call from a flight attendant aboard one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center comes to light.

Looks at the forces of Afghanistan and the "coalition".

The US Defence Department starts to clamp down on information, and the press want to ensure more access than it had during the Gulf War.

There could be starvation in Afghanistan on an epic scale. How can the international community deal with the humanitarian crisis? Public can comment.

The Special Air Service could soon be on its most dangerous mission yet following the terror attacks in the US, reports the BBC.

A collection of eyewitness accounts from survivors of the attacks.

BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Marcos examines possible US strategies for attacking the Taleban.

US and UK leaders are convinced that Osama Bin Laden was involved in the attacks on New York and Washington, but hard evidence may be elusive.

Thousands of Afghan refugees are likely to pour into the Pakistani town of Quetta, already struggling with poverty and tensions of its own, reports the BBC.

Looks at factual and estimated figures for the number of dead.

Europeans were asked to fall silent on Friday to honour the US dead, as foreign ministers pledged to stand by America in its "darkest hour".

Looks at what children are making of the disturbing images of the attacks in the USA.

Shares are expected to open lower in Tokyo, following a late downturn on Wall Street, where prices stabilised after Monday's turmoil, reports the BBC.

A full transcript of Tony Blair interviewed on BBC's World Service's Newshour on Tuesday about the UK's role following last week's terror attacks in the US.

Eager to do something, US lawmakers are instead told to sit tight while economic analysts figure out what lies in wait for the economy.

It has long been the number one destination for overseas visitors to the US. But since the attacks, the Big Apple's tourism industry has gone rotten, reports the BBC.

Stratford-upon-Avon counts the cost of fewer overseas tourists coming to the UK following the US terror attacks.

A Fermanagh man who survived the World Trade Center attack is among those featured in BBC NI's Spotlight programme on the Irish American community in New York.

A new edition of Microsoft's flight simulator computer game will not include the twin towers of the World Trade Center.

Community leaders and local policymakers in riot-hit Oldham meet to discuss racial problems in the north-west town.

Reports on two aircraft leaving Heathrow Airport for the US as the first non-American airlines received permission to resume transatlantic flights.

Passengers stranded in Scotland in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on America could be set to complete their journeys.

The UK travel industry denies cynical tourists are flocking to airlines and hoteliers hit by the US attacks to demand severe discounts.

Officials at London's Heathrow Airport warn that the backlog caused by the US hijackings will not be cleared until Thursday.

Practical advice, contact numbers, and details of new security arrangements following the attacks on America.

Colleagues of David Angell, the creator of award-winning TV comedy Frasier, pay tribute to him after his death in Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

Americans have been told not to vent their anger on their Muslim neighbours. But these are still troubling times for the nation's Afghan-Americans, reports the BBC.

The TUC ended its conference early after delegates were left stunned by the terror attacks in the US.

The Turkish Government agrees to a US request to use its airspace and airports for any military response to the terror attacks.

Turkey's markets plummet as investor flee over fears it may be pulled into a prolonged conflict making it a target for terrorist reprisals.

Turkey says it has placed its armed forces on high alert in preparation for any possible military action by the United States.

Airbus could lose orders for its flagship A380 aircraft, as the turmoil in aviation prompts struggling carriers to cut costs.

The United Arab Emirates cuts diplomatic ties with Afghanistan's ruling Taleban, who are now recognised by just two countries.

Afghans in the UK are scared that US retaliation against their country will kill civilians and alienate moderates and public opinion, reports the BBC.

Two British aid workers withdrawn from Afghanistan for fear of military strikes warn that starvation is facing its people.

The UK's airline industry wants government money to safeguard jobs made vulnerable after the US terror attacks.

The government reaches a compromise with insurers to allow British airlines to keep flying despite a massive hike in war cover premiums.

Details of flights in and out of the UK's airports following the terrorist attacks on the US.

Three men and a woman were arrested in Britain in connection with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.

UK Chancellor Gordon Brown says Britain will back a UN resolution calling on all nations to clamp down on financing groups suspected of terrorism.

Workers in many high profile buildings in the UK were evacuated following the terror attacks in the US.

Downing Street said that hundreds of UK citizens could be among the casualties in the World Trade Center attacks.

A British expert in disaster investigations offered to send a team to the US to help to identify the victims of terrorist attacks.

Reports on UK banks continuing to account for US staff following the World Trade Center attack, as officials say the British death toll could run into hundreds.

UK firms continue to look for their US-based staff after the World Trade Center attack, as officials say the British death toll could run into hundreds.

UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw begins a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, despite an earlier row over Mr Straw's comments.

UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says he will make an historic visit to Iran as Tony Blair arrives in Brussels for a summit of EU leaders.

A leading think tank warns that the UK economy will be hit hard by the terrorist attacks in the United States.

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.

A British minister tells the Algerian Government that the UK cannot act against terrorist suspects living there without having firm evidence.

Mainstream Muslim leaders attack a "tiny lunatic fringe" which has expressed support for the terror attacks in the US.

A Muslim leader says his community is afraid of reprisals following the terrorist attacks in the United States.

Security at key buildings in the UK, including airports, government buildings, military bases and financial institutions was stepped up in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York.

Britons pay their respects to the victims of the US terror attacks with a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

UK anti-terrorist police are working with the FBI to track down accomplices of those who were behind the US attacks.

The Bank of England cuts interest rates to their lowest level since 1964, despite a sharp and unexpected rise in inflation.

Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes struggle to come to terms with their loss as they visit New York.

America's response to Tuesday's attacks should be "considered" and "just", say British religious leaders.

A British rescue team which offered to aid the search for survivors after terror attacks on the US has been told it is not required.

The FTSE falls heavily amid increased investor concern over the outlook for airlines and the extent of any US retaliation for last week's terrorist attacks.

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.

UK Chancellor Gordon Brown vows an international assault on terrorist finances and sends a list of suspects to banks around the world.

The activities of an Islamic activist group are being monitored by the home secretary to check they do not stir up unrest.

Home Secretary David Blunkett has said he will sort out the UK's extradition laws in the wake of the terror attacks on the US.

The UK Government is to learn details of how the US aims to hit back at those it believes were behind the atrocities in New York and Washington.

Tourism chiefs predict £2.5bn in lost overseas business this year because of foot-and-mouth and the US terror attacks.

Tony Blair pledges to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the US, but a foreign policy expert warns of far-reaching implications.

A senior official in Kiev has said that Ukraine will allow United States military cargo aircraft to use its airspace.

The International Civil Aviation Organisation discusses new security measures on flights, following the US terror attacks.

Plans are being drawn up to cope with up to a million refugees if the US-led coalition launches strikes against Afghanistan.

The UN refugee agency sends a large emergency team to Pakistan as thousands of people leave their homes in Afghanistan

The United Nations moved staff out of Afghanistan, fearing US strikes on the country after terror attacks on America.

The UN refugee agency is sending emergency staff to Pakistan and Iran, warning of a possible major humanitarian disaster for Afghans.

The UN withdraws its international staff from Somalia because it cannot insure flights to Mogadishu a day after anti-US protests there.

Kofi Annan says only the United Nations can give a response to the attacks on America crucial legitimacy.

The BBC's Greg Barrow assesses the role played by the United Nations in building support for the war on terrorism promoted by the US.

Unions are to meet the UK government to ask for state help in staving off redundancies in the troubled aviation industry.

For thousands of people gathered at St Paul's for a special London service, it was a time of unity amid a tragedy so close, yet so far away.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Updike describes what he saw of the New York attack as he watched in shock from a relative's house in Brooklyn.

The BBC is told that the US was planning military action against Osama bin Laden and the Taleban even before last week's attacks.

India's prime minister calls President George W Bush to express concern over attacks on Indians living in the US.

The American defense secretary says the capture of Osama Bin Laden will be just "one step" in the fight against terrorism.

American Airlines and United Airlines announced lay-offs for 40,000 employees as the US aviation crisis deepened with declining air traffic.

Looks at the holes in US airport security, exposed by the four simultaneous hijackings.

Looks at the US saying it will allow a limited re-opening of its airspace, but will maintain the ban on regular services.

The European Central Bank and the US Fed cut interest rates by 0.5%, as central banks around the world moved to prevent financial panic.

A photograph is released showing a British-born employee evacuating the World Trade Center moments before its collapse.

The main index in Pakistan's biggest stock exchange in Karachi lost nearly 50 points after the attacks in the US.

In the wake of the US terror attacks China has refused permission to a British balloonist to fly solo over Mount Everest.

South Asian nations spoke out against the devastating attacks on the United States, as they stepped up security around US installations.

BBC News Online's Nick Assinder tells of the shock at the TUC conference as news of the attacks on the World Trade Centre breaks.

Education correspondent Mike Baker asks whether the attacks on the US have prompted a need for more world history lessons.

The former king of Afghanistan meets a delegation of US congressmen to discuss plans for a government to replace the Taleban.

Sports drama Hardball, starring Keanu Reeves, tops the US box office as the country returns to its cinema screens.

President Bush authorised the Pentagon to call up 50,000 US reserve troops in the wake of the terrorist attacks.

In the aftermath of the attacks on New York and Washington, the BBC looks at Americans resorting to new ways of getting around.

Nearly 30 US companies have issued profits warnings in the wake of the massive attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

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.

The IMF warns that the US economy, once the engine of world economic growth, is slowing sharply, with global consequences.

US exports in July took their biggest dive in a decade, hinting that the country's economy was slowing sharply well before last week's attacks.

As US airports prepare to open again for business, new security measures could include armed guards on flights.

The US military is gearing up for retaliation but soldiers are facing a war in which there is no clear enemy and no territory to conquer.

Crop-sprayers are grounded amid concerns terrorists might be planning to launch an attack using chemical or biological weapons.

Nato and Russia vow to punish those who committed the attacks, but China sounds a note of caution.

Passengers from flights bound for the United States and Canada are being accommodated in hotels around Scotland.

Bangladesh's caretaker government agrees to a request by the US for logistical support in the event of an attack on Afghanistan.

Links to Osama Bin Laden remain elusive as US investigators pursue new leads in the wake of the suicide attacks.

US Attorney-General John Ashcroft wants new powers to tap phones and harsher penalties for assisting terrorism.

The Americans say their forces will not get trapped in Afghanistan but admit that they have already lost a spy plane there.

The chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, Richard Grasso, states he hopes US stock markets will open no later than the Monday after the incidents.

After its longest suspension since the Wall Street crash of 1929, share trading in New York was due to resume on Monday.

The Taleban's supreme leader rejected US threats of action, as Osama Bin Laden reportedly urged Pakistan's Muslims to fight "the American crusade".

Money from the US missile defence programme is being switched to bolster the fight against terrorism.

Ford will shut three plants on Monday as the US auto industry faces a parts shortage following Tuesday's attacks, reports the BBC.

The US agrees $15bn rescue package for the airline industry which is suffering a sharp decline in trade since the terror attacks.

Tens of thousands gathered for a prayer service for victims of the US terror attacks at the New York Yankees baseball stadium.

More than 100 American combat aircraft are to begin redeploying to the Gulf in President Bush's campaign against world terrorism.

An agreement to reschedule Pakistan's nearly $400m of debt to the United States has been signed in Islamabad.

US petrol prices are falling, but refiners are scared to stem production for fear of being labelled unpatriotic.

The military build-up is part of a package of measures the US will use to fight international terrorism, says BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus.

The BBC's defence correspondent examines preparations by the Bush administration, which is emphasising the military campaign will be a long one.

US Secretary of State Colin Powell phoned Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and got a commitment to help to uproot terrorism.

The Bush administration comes to the aid of America's stricken airlines, as carriers around the world make swinging cutbacks, reports the BBC.

The US demands that Osama Bin Laden be handed over to "responsible authorities", rejecting an apparent Taleban compromise move.

Washington says it has enough evidence against Osama Bin Laden, as it prepares for possible military action against Afghanistan.

An article with information on the response by various parties and related commentaries.

A senior US diplomat says Russia may not oppose a strike against Afghanistan from Central Asia, as he continues to argue for missile defence.

New security measures at the US embassy in Bamako anger nearby merchants who are losing business and say they are now enemies of the US.

Business leaders in Mexico warn that heightened security on the border with the US threatens vital border industries.

The United States asks Bangladesh for the use of its ports and airports in the event of possible attacks against Afghanistan.

Thousands are feared dead after devastating attacks on the USA's financial and military centres in New York and Washington.

Reports how the US entertainment industry all but shut down in the wake of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.

Economists think the US economy could bounce back quickly from the effects of the attacks, but the rest of the world may not.

Special operations forces such as Army Rangers and Navy Seals could be the first to enter Afghanistan, reports the BBC.

Mixed signals emerge over how much of its evidence against Osama Bin Laden the US will release, the BBC's Jon Leyne reports.

America's leading stock markets end the week on a high, as they claw back some of the ground lost in last week's historic declines.

Fears grow in Somalia of some kind of US military action after a Somali group is named by the US administration as having links to terrorism.

The US steps up security following a warning from senior officials that associates of the hijackers could still be at large.

How should the US, and the world, respond to the carnage visited upon America, asks the BBC. Includes user submitted responses.

Listen to and read the views given in a two-hour special programme on what the US terrorism disaster means for the world.

US judges delay trials of Muslims for fear of jurors' bias amid a wave of anger over last week's suicide attacks.

A collection of eyewitness accounts from users of the BBC site.

A collection of reactions from users of the BBC site.

Thousands of people are feared dead after terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. Send us your reactions to these unprecedented acts.

Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says there will be no single co-ordinated assault at the start of President Bush's fight against global terrorism.

Tom Carver sees a change in the American psyche following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Uzbekistan says it is ready to discuss co-operation with the US in what it calls the struggle against international terrorism in the region.

Relatives gather in Los Angeles for the funeral of an Egyptian born US citizen, thought to be a victim of the hate crimes that have spread since the terror attacks.

Lawyers help the suicide attack victims' relatives obtain death certificates, allowing them to apply for financial support.

An Italian journalist describes her own reaction to the news of the horrific attacks on the US, and explains how many Italians feel about plans for military retaliation.

Virgin Atlantic is to cut 1,200 jobs in response to the aftermath of last week's terrorist attacks on America.

A malicious virus is capitalising on the strong feelings triggered by the attacks in New York, reports the BBC.

Friends and relatives of Britons missing following the terrorist attacks in the United States, are anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones.

Relatives of Britons missing after the attacks on the World Trade Center entered a fourth day without news of their loved ones.

Article on the world's largest financial institutions taking stock of the human and business toll after the World Trade Center attack.

The world's largest financial institutions took stock of the human and business toll after the World Trade Center attack.

Some of the biggest names in finance struggled to come to terms with human losses experienced in the terrorist attacks on the US.

US stocks closed down slightly as the world's markets slowly regained stability amid new central bank efforts to support the economy.

Fears of an imminent US strike against Afghanistan hits the Indian economy which was already in the middle of a slowdown.

Report by the BBC's Tom Carver, who watched the Pentagon burn on Tuesday.

Laws designed to catch computer criminals could result in a huge increase in the amount of covert surveillance carried out on British citizens.

A renewed patriotic fervour emerges as Americans come to terms with the attacks on their country.

BBC News Online's Nick Assinder hears the UK prime minister's address at a memorial service in New York.

Attention in Asia this week focused on stock markets, and how US investors would react to the terrorist attacks on America.

E-mails from around the world describe how children were told of the attack on New York, and how they reacted.

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 the world's future.

Who is a "terrorist" and who is a "freedom-fighter"? Barnaby Mason re-opens the debate.

The attacks on the World Trade Center highlight the vulnerability of high buildings, but will we fall out of love with the skyscraper, asks the BBC.

Around the world, airlines are cutting jobs, mothballing planes and issue profit warnings, so can BA escape the storm, asks the BBC.

The BBC's John Simpson looks at Osama Bin Laden's relationship with the Taleban, and asks if the downfall of one will herald the downfall of the other.

The terrorist attacks on the US will transform worldwide travel and our behaviour as tourists, experts say.

A round-up of what made the headlines in the Northern Ireland newspapers, on the 12th September, 2001.

A look at other times of national and international crisis when parliament has been recalled.

Pakistan's population is not convinced by assurances that the US is targeting terrorism, not Islam, reports the BBC.

Defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus assesses when the US might begin military retaliation.

A weekend satellite image shows the enormous task facing rescue workers as they sift the rubble of the World Trade Center.

The United States suspects Osama Bin Laden, a wealthy Saudi-born dissident based in Afghanistan, is behind a string of terrorist attacks.

The World Health Organisation says governments should not underestimate the risks of a biological attack and urges clear contingency plans.

BBC Business Editor Jeff Randall looks at the impact of the devastating terrorist attacks in the US on the world economy.

Conspiracy theories are flourishing in the wake of the US terror attacks, and experts say this is only natural.

Do the Americans really have the stomach for war? The BBC's William Horsley examines the mood of the nation as it gears up for battle.

The US is freezing the finances of 27 people and groups it says are linked to terrorists, but how effective can such measures be, asks the BBC.

Some economists fear that Americans will become more thrifty after the terrorist attacks in the US, to the detriment of the economy.

Jacky Rowland encounters anti-Taleban forces who believe that their moment has now arrived, but they may yet be disappointed by Washington.

BBC News Online profiles Paul Wolfowitz, one of the firmest US advocates of decisive military action.

A West Midlands woman spent months at a flying school alongside one of the men suspected of being behind the US terror attacks, reports the BBC.

International carriers rebuilt their services to the US as American skies were opened to foreign aircraft.

Two of the world's most important financial bodies cancelled their annual meetings in the wake of the terror attacks on America.

From Washington to Nairobi, people joined in remembering the victims of Tuesday's terror attacks on the United States.

Countries around the world were ready to send blood donations and rescue teams to the US after the deadly attacks.

Looks at the headlines and front pages, as papers across the US and Europe grieved the "loss of America as we know it".

Collection of reactions from leaders around the world to the attacks, with quotes and video clips.

The attacks on New York and Washington shocked the world and boosted calls for joint efforts to fight terrorism.

Tourism leaders meet in South Korea, as their industry reels from the impact of the US terror attacks.

Two people, who had been working as volunteers, were arrested for looting a jewellery shop in the arcade under the World Trade Center.

The last standing wall of the World Trade Center may be preserved as a memorial to those who died in the devastating attacks on the US.

Looks at the history of the World Trade Center, past attacks on it, and the impact of its destruction.

A list of helpline numbers provided by companies that were based in the World Trade Centre.

Thousands of FBI agents are piecing together the jigsaw which they hope will enable them to catch the killers who plotted the horrific US attacks, reports the BBC.

Suspected followers of Osama Bin Laden are among dozens arrested as Yemen seeks to co-operate with the US.

Eyewitness accounts of the horror in New York, from users of the BBC news site.