CIA chief expects 9/11 papers to clear SaudiCIA chief John Brennan said on Sunday he expects 28 classified pages of a US congressional report into the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US to be published, absolving Saudi Arabia of any responsibility. "I think the 28 pa More… |
Sept 11 victims' case against Saudi dismissedA US judge on Tuesday dismissed claims against Saudi Arabia by families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, who accused the country of providing material support to al Qaeda. US District Judge George Daniels in Manhattan sa More… |
Joy erupts on US streets with killing of Bin LadenThousands of people poured into the streets outside the White House and in New York City early on Monday, waving US flags, cheering and honking horns to celebrate al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's death. Almost 10 years after the September More… |
OSAMA BIN LADEN KILLED IN U.S. ATTACKAl Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed Sunday in a firefight with US forces in Pakistan and his body was recovered, US President Barack Obama said on Sunday. 'Justice has been done,' Obama said in a dramatic, late-night White H More… |
Religious tension marks Sept 11 anniversaryReligious tensions are overshadowing the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the US where President Barack Obama urged a Christian preacher to abandon a plan to burn copies of the Quran. A day ahead of Saturday's ninth anniversary, More… |
Obama backs controversial NY mosque projectPresident Barack Obama has backed construction of a proposed mosque and Muslim cultural center near the site of the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York -- a project opposed by US conservatives and many New Yorkers. 'As a citizen, a More… |
US airlines to fare better than global carriersUS airlines are expected to fare better than most of their foreign counterparts this year because they are trimming unprofitable routes and beefing up balance sheets as the economy begins to rebound. US-based carriers have been cutting cap More… |