September 11 attacks
NYU chaplain calls for a ‘true pursuit of empathy’ to heal from 9/11 aftermath
Two decades after the attacks of Sept. 11, Muslim Americans revisit their lives in a post-9/11 world. Executive director and chaplain at New York University, Khalid Latif, discusses his experiences with The World’s host Marco Werman.
After 12 years, the US has an official memorial — and interpretation — of September 11
Creating the National September 11 Memorial Museum that was dedicated today was not an easy process. Elizabeth Greenspan, who wrote the book, “Battle for Ground Zero,” says many aspects of how to remember and interpret the tragedy are still controversial and even taboo.
After 12 years, the US has an official memorial — and interpretation — of September 11
Creating the National September 11 Memorial Museum that was dedicated today was not an easy process. Elizabeth Greenspan, who wrote the book, “Battle for Ground Zero,” says many aspects of how to remember and interpret the tragedy are still controversial and even taboo.
Leaked bin Laden report further strains relations between U.S. and Pakistan
Osama bin Laden lived in Pakistan for almost a decade without being found, and a recent report places blame on both the Pakistani government and the U.S. military and intelligence organizations for overlooking his presence. The report has put pressure on ties between the United States and Pakistan.
Osama bin Laden’s relative faces trial in U.S. despite criticism
A relative of Osama bin Laden appeared in a New York court last week in connection with the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. While the trial is being criticized for being held on American soil, one reporter says the shift could be helpful to the Obama administration.
VIDEO: Somber memorial mark 11th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
The 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was not marked with speeches, but rather with somber silence. With the exception of one memorial in Pennsylvania, memorials to the about 3,000 people who died in the violent terrorists attacks were marked with reading of names, laying of wreaths and moments of silence.