<p>The families, the politicians and ordinary Americans stood Saturday in lower Manhattan where, 20 years earlier, on a similarly crystal-clear morning, two massive towers soared above New York City. At 8:46 a.m., the exact time in 2001 when a hijacked jet crashed into the north tower and their lives and the world began to change in ways then inconceivable, they fell silent.</p>

<p>For two decades, Americans have mourned a loss so deep it shook the country to its core. But even as time has passed, and the attacks have moved from fresh memory into the chronicles of history, the people who gathered in New York and near Washington and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, said the wounds from 9/11 have remained fresh.</p>

<p>In New York, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stood shoulder to shoulder at the Sept. 11 memorial plaza with two pairs of their Democratic predecessors, Barack and Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton, who was a senator of New York 20 years ago. Nearby was Rudolph Giuliani, a Republican who was the mayor of New York during the attacks.</p>

<p>All of them watched as families of the victims read the names of the dead, tears streaming down their cheeks and their voices shaking.</p>

<p>At a memorial near Shanksville, the bells tolled at 10:03 a.m., the moment when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed after the crew and passengers fought back against the terrorists who had hijacked their flight and diverted it from their intended target in Washington.</p>

<p>Former President George W. Bush and Vice President Kamala Harris both attended a ceremony in which the names of the 40 passengers and crew members who died were read aloud.</p>

<p>The Department of Defense unfurled a large American flag on the side of the Pentagon, where a ceremony was also held to honor the 184 people killed after a plane hit the building’s west side.</p>

<p>“The hallways that we tread were the ones where so many of them walked,” said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. “It will always be our duty to fulfill their missions and live up to their goodness and to stand guard over this democracy.”</p>


The families, the politicians and ordinary Americans stood Saturday in lower Manhattan where, 20 years earlier, on a similarly crystal-clear morning, two massive towers soared above New York City.

The families, the politicians and ordinary Americans stood Saturday in lower Manhattan where, 20 years earlier, on a similarly crystal-clear morning, two massive towers soared above New York City. At 8:46 a.m., the exact time in 2001 when a hijacked jet crashed into the north tower and their lives and the world began to change in ways then inconceivable, they fell silent. For two decades, Americans have mourned a loss so deep it shook the country to its core. But even as time has passed, and the attacks have moved from fresh memory into the chronicles of history, the people who gathered in New York and near Washington and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, said the wounds from 9/11 have remained fresh. In New York, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stood shoulder to shoulder at the Sept. 11 memorial plaza with two pairs of their Democratic predecessors, Barack and Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton, who was a senator of New York 20 years ago. Nearby was Rudolph Giuliani, a Republican who was the mayor of New York during the attacks. All of them watched as families of the victims read the names of the dead, tears streaming down their cheeks and their voices shaking. At a memorial near Shanksville, the bells tolled at 10:03 a.m., the moment when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed after the crew and passengers fought back against the terrorists who had hijacked their flight and diverted it from their intended target in Washington. Former President George W. Bush and Vice President Kamala Harris both attended a ceremony in which the names of the 40 passengers and crew members who died were read aloud. The Department of Defense unfurled a large American flag on the side of the Pentagon, where a ceremony was also held to honor the 184 people killed after a plane hit the building’s west side. “The hallways that we tread were the ones where so many of them walked,” said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. “It will always be our duty to fulfill their missions and live up to their goodness and to stand guard over this democracy.”

At 9/11 ceremonies, moments of silence and tears

<p>Former President George W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Saturday at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, recalling a time of American unity and drawing a sharp contrast with the present-day divisiveness of the country’s politics.</p>

<p>Bush, accompanied Saturday by former first lady Laura Bush, was in his first year as president when the attacks took place.</p>

<p>“For those too young to recall that clear September day, it is hard to describe the mix of feelings we experienced,” Bush said at a ceremony held at the memorial. “There was horror at the scale of destruction, and awe at the bravery and kindness that rose to meet it. There was shock at the audacity of evil, and gratitude for the heroism and decency that opposed it.”</p>

<p>He added that “the actions of an enemy revealed the spirit of a people, and we were proud of our wounded nation.”</p>

<p>Recalling how the American people responded to 9/11, Bush painted a starkly different picture compared with the embittered politics of the present day.</p>

<p>“In the weeks and months following the 9/11 attacks, I was proud to lead an amazing, resilient, united people,” he said, although many Muslim Americans reported facing heightened discrimination in the wake of the attacks. “When it comes to the unity of America, those days seem distant from our own.”</p>

<p>He continued: “Malign force seems at work in our common life that turns every disagreement into an argument, and every argument into a clash of cultures. So much of our politics has become a naked appeal to anger, fear and resentment. That leaves us worried about our nation and our future together.”</p>

<p>“I come without explanations or solutions,” Bush added. “I can only tell you what I’ve seen. On America’s day of trial and grief, I saw millions of people instinctively grab for a neighbor’s hand and rally to the cause of one another. That is the America I know.”</p>

<p>Eight months after the Capitol was stormed by supporters of President Donald Trump, Bush warned against domestic extremism, saying that “the dangers to our country can come not only across borders but from violence that gathers within.”</p>

<p>“There is little cultural overlap between violent extremists abroad and violent extremists at home,” he continued. “But in their disdain for pluralism, in their disregard for human life, in their determination to defile national symbols, they are children of the same foul spirit, and it is our continuing duty to confront them.”</p>

<p>In his remarks, Bush paid tribute to the passengers and crew members of Flight 93, which crashed in a field after those on board fought back against the hijackers and diverted them from their intended target. “Many who are now alive owe a vast, unconscious debt to the defiance displayed in the skies above this field,” he said.</p>

<p>In the wake of 9/11, Bush led the nation into the war in Afghanistan and, later, the war in Iraq. Speaking less than two weeks after the last American troops left Afghanistan, he acknowledged in his remarks that military actions over the past two decades “have led to debate.”</p>

<p>He offered a message for veterans, saying they had been “a force for good in the world” and adding, “Nothing that has followed, nothing, can tarnish your honor or diminish your accomplishments.”</p>


Former President George W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Saturday at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, recalling a time of American unity and drawing a sharp contrast with the present-day divisiveness of the country’s politics.

Former President George W. Bush commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Saturday at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, recalling a time of American unity and drawing a sharp contrast with the present-day divisiveness of the country’s politics. Bush, accompanied Saturday by former first lady Laura Bush, was in his first year as president when the attacks took place. “For those too young to recall that clear September day, it is hard to describe the mix of feelings we experienced,” Bush said at a ceremony held at the memorial. “There was horror at the scale of destruction, and awe at the bravery and kindness that rose to meet it. There was shock at the audacity of evil, and gratitude for the heroism and decency that opposed it.” He added that “the actions of an enemy revealed the spirit of a people, and we were proud of our wounded nation.” Recalling how the American people responded to 9/11, Bush painted a starkly different picture compared with the embittered politics of the present day. “In the weeks and months following the 9/11 attacks, I was proud to lead an amazing, resilient, united people,” he said, although many Muslim Americans reported facing heightened discrimination in the wake of the attacks. “When it comes to the unity of America, those days seem distant from our own.” He continued: “Malign force seems at work in our common life that turns every disagreement into an argument, and every argument into a clash of cultures. So much of our politics has become a naked appeal to anger, fear and resentment. That leaves us worried about our nation and our future together.” “I come without explanations or solutions,” Bush added. “I can only tell you what I’ve seen. On America’s day of trial and grief, I saw millions of people instinctively grab for a neighbor’s hand and rally to the cause of one another. That is the America I know.” Eight months after the Capitol was stormed by supporters of President Donald Trump, Bush warned against domestic extremism, saying that “the dangers to our country can come not only across borders but from violence that gathers within.” “There is little cultural overlap between violent extremists abroad and violent extremists at home,” he continued. “But in their disdain for pluralism, in their disregard for human life, in their determination to defile national symbols, they are children of the same foul spirit, and it is our continuing duty to confront them.” In his remarks, Bush paid tribute to the passengers and crew members of Flight 93, which crashed in a field after those on board fought back against the hijackers and diverted them from their intended target. “Many who are now alive owe a vast, unconscious debt to the defiance displayed in the skies above this field,” he said. In the wake of 9/11, Bush led the nation into the war in Afghanistan and, later, the war in Iraq. Speaking less than two weeks after the last American troops left Afghanistan, he acknowledged in his remarks that military actions over the past two decades “have led to debate.” He offered a message for veterans, saying they had been “a force for good in the world” and adding, “Nothing that has followed, nothing, can tarnish your honor or diminish your accomplishments.”

Bush: Violent extremists at home and abroad ‘are children of the same foul spirit’

<p>If reports are to be believed, the Ministry of Finance has asked its male officials and employees to resume their duties from Saturday. But the female employees have been ordered to stay at home 'until proper work environment is provided’. &nbsp;</p>

<p>If the employees do not resume duties, they will be marked as absent and may be fired too. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Kabul residents react on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks</strong></p>

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<p>According to the data, there are around 400,000 govt employees, out of which there are 120,000 women, mostly working in the education sector. Around 5,000 Afghan women are also working in the security sector. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Taliban raised its flag on the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Saturday. The development comes as the groups strengthens its grip on the country after it took over its control last month. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-raise-flag-on-afghan-presidential-palace-as-us-marks-911-anniversary-412376" hreflang="en">Taliban raise flag on Afghan presidential palace as US marks 9/11 anniversary</a></strong></p>

<p>Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul, has been also put on high alert as the threat of a possible terror attack looms over the city. The city has been facing the danger of a possible attack from ISIS-K militants. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This threat has come a little after sources had warned authorities against a possible truck suicide attack in a protest that took place on Thursday. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


If reports are to be believed, the Ministry of Finance has asked its male officials and employees to resume their duties from Saturday. But the female employees have been ordered to stay at home 'until proper work environment is provided’.

If reports are to be believed, the Ministry of Finance has asked its male officials and employees to resume their duties from Saturday. But the female employees have been ordered to stay at home 'until proper work environment is provided’. If the employees do not resume duties, they will be marked as absent and may be fired too. Watch: Kabul residents react on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks × According to the data, there are around 400,000 govt employees, out of which there are 120,000 women, mostly working in the education sector. Around 5,000 Afghan women are also working in the security sector. Meanwhile, the Taliban raised its flag on the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Saturday. The development comes as the groups strengthens its grip on the country after it took over its control last month. Also Read: Taliban raise flag on Afghan presidential palace as US marks 9/11 anniversary Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul, has been also put on high alert as the threat of a possible terror attack looms over the city. The city has been facing the danger of a possible attack from ISIS-K militants. This threat has come a little after sources had warned authorities against a possible truck suicide attack in a protest that took place on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>At least 13 western lowland gorillas seem to have tested positive for COVID-19, said Atlanta's zoo in the US. It includes 60-year-old Ozzie, the oldest male gorilla in captivity. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The staff noticed the gorillas had been coughing, had runny noses and showed changes in appetite, said Zoo Atlanta on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The University of Georgia’s veterinary lab returned positive tests for the respiratory illness. It's waiting on confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa, said Zoo Atlanta.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Australia-China tensions escalate after former pushes for COVID-19 probe</strong></p>

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<p>The zoo is making concerted efforts to test all 20 of its gorillas, who live in four troops. It is treating the gorillas at risk of developing complications from SARS-CoV-2 with monoclonal antibodies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials of the zoo say they believe an asymptomatic employee, who cares for the gorillas, may have passed on the virus. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The staff member had been fully vaccinated and used to wearing protective equipment, such as a mask and gloves.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greek-police-tear-gas-anti-vaxxers-412418" hreflang="en">Greek police tear gas anti-vaxxers</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the zoo, there is no evidence that the gorillas can pass the virus back to humans and says visitors are too far away to be infected by gorillas. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Dr Sam Rivera, the zoo's senior director of animal health, said "We are very concerned that these infections occurred, especially given that our safety protocols when working with great apes and other susceptible animal species are, and throughout the pandemic have been, extremely rigorous." &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


At least 13 western lowland gorillas seem to have tested positive for COVID-19, said Atlanta's zoo in the US. It includes 60-year-old Ozzie, the oldest male gorilla in captivity.

At least 13 western lowland gorillas seem to have tested positive for COVID-19, said Atlanta's zoo in the US. It includes 60-year-old Ozzie, the oldest male gorilla in captivity. The staff noticed the gorillas had been coughing, had runny noses and showed changes in appetite, said Zoo Atlanta on Friday. The University of Georgia’s veterinary lab returned positive tests for the respiratory illness. It's waiting on confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa, said Zoo Atlanta. Watch | Australia-China tensions escalate after former pushes for COVID-19 probe × The zoo is making concerted efforts to test all 20 of its gorillas, who live in four troops. It is treating the gorillas at risk of developing complications from SARS-CoV-2 with monoclonal antibodies. The officials of the zoo say they believe an asymptomatic employee, who cares for the gorillas, may have passed on the virus. The staff member had been fully vaccinated and used to wearing protective equipment, such as a mask and gloves. Also Read: Greek police tear gas anti-vaxxers According to the zoo, there is no evidence that the gorillas can pass the virus back to humans and says visitors are too far away to be infected by gorillas. In a statement, Dr Sam Rivera, the zoo's senior director of animal health, said "We are very concerned that these infections occurred, especially given that our safety protocols when working with great apes and other susceptible animal species are, and throughout the pandemic have been, extremely rigorous." (With inputs from agencies)

Now, COVID-19 spreads to gorillas at US zoo as 13 apes test positive

<p>US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton along with their wives stood somberly side by side at the National September 11 Memorial to mark the anniversary of the nation's worst terror attack. They all shared a moment of silence on the occasion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>These leaders gathered at the site where the World Trade Centre towers fell two decades ago. They also wore blue ribbons and held hands over hearts. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Watched by hundreds of Americans gathered at the remembrance, a procession also marched with a flag at the memorial. Some people also carried photos of loved ones lost in the attacks.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Moments of silence to commemorate timings of 9/11 terror attack</strong></p>

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<p>A jet flew overhead in an eerie echo of the attacks before the event began. Biden marked the 9/11 anniversary for the first time as commander in chief. He is the fourth president to console the nation on the anniversary of that dreadful day. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the trio of sites where the planes crashed, the president paid his respects. But he left the speech-making to others. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After the ceremony in New York City, the US president will visit the field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a plane fell from the sky after heroic passengers fought terrorists to prevent it from reaching its Washington destination.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-leaders-remember-911-victims-and-survivors-412392" hreflang="en">World leaders remember 9/11 victims and survivors</a></strong> &nbsp;</p>

<p>Finally, Biden will head to the Pentagon, where the world's mightiest military suffered an unthinkable blow to its very home. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The current US president now shoulders the responsibility borne by his predecessors to prevent future tragedy. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton along with their wives stood somberly side by side at the National September 11 Memorial to mark the anniversary of the nation's worst terror attack.

US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton along with their wives stood somberly side by side at the National September 11 Memorial to mark the anniversary of the nation's worst terror attack. They all shared a moment of silence on the occasion. These leaders gathered at the site where the World Trade Centre towers fell two decades ago. They also wore blue ribbons and held hands over hearts. Watched by hundreds of Americans gathered at the remembrance, a procession also marched with a flag at the memorial. Some people also carried photos of loved ones lost in the attacks. Watch | US: Moments of silence to commemorate timings of 9/11 terror attack × A jet flew overhead in an eerie echo of the attacks before the event began. Biden marked the 9/11 anniversary for the first time as commander in chief. He is the fourth president to console the nation on the anniversary of that dreadful day. At the trio of sites where the planes crashed, the president paid his respects. But he left the speech-making to others. After the ceremony in New York City, the US president will visit the field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a plane fell from the sky after heroic passengers fought terrorists to prevent it from reaching its Washington destination. Also Read: World leaders remember 9/11 victims and survivors Finally, Biden will head to the Pentagon, where the world's mightiest military suffered an unthinkable blow to its very home. The current US president now shoulders the responsibility borne by his predecessors to prevent future tragedy. (With inputs from agencies)

With display of unity, Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 anniversary in NYC

<p>After holding the inaugural India-Australia two-plus-two dialogue, Aussie Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). &nbsp;</p>

<p>The MEA spokesperson said, our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties.</p>

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<p>“Call on PM @narendramodi by Australian FM @MarisePayne and Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. Our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties,” said Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson, MEA, India.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India-Australia 2+2 dialogue underway, focus on expanding strategic ties</strong> &nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the dialogue, the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries vowed to work towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The region has been witnessing increasing Chinese assertiveness. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As the dialogue coincided with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, both sides strongly called for combating terrorism without any compromise. &nbsp;</p>

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held extensive talks with their Australian counterparts. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-australia-share-an-important-partnership-says-rajnath-singh-412340" hreflang="en">India and Australia share an important partnership, says Rajnath Singh</a></strong></p>

<p>The two countries also held a detailed discussion on the situation in the war-torn country. On Saturday, India and Australia asserted that Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used in any manner for terrorism and it should never again become a safe haven for "breeding and training" of terrorists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the talks, the leaders of both sides also deliberated on the situation in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea, ways to further deepen bilateral defence and trade cooperation and to effectively deal with the challenges of coronavirus pandemic. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After holding the inaugural India-Australia two-plus-two dialogue, Aussie Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

After holding the inaugural India-Australia two-plus-two dialogue, Aussie Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA spokesperson said, our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties. Call on PM @narendramodi by Australian FM @MarisePayne and Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. Our Leaders’ guidance and commitment to the 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 relations has lent significant momentum to our ties. pic.twitter.com/NAeXWHacB4 — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 11, 2021 × “Call on PM @narendramodi by Australian FM @MarisePayne and Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. Our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties,” said Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson, MEA, India. Watch: India-Australia 2+2 dialogue underway, focus on expanding strategic ties × At the dialogue, the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries vowed to work towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The region has been witnessing increasing Chinese assertiveness. As the dialogue coincided with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, both sides strongly called for combating terrorism without any compromise. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held extensive talks with their Australian counterparts. Also Read: India and Australia share an important partnership, says Rajnath Singh The two countries also held a detailed discussion on the situation in the war-torn country. On Saturday, India and Australia asserted that Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used in any manner for terrorism and it should never again become a safe haven for "breeding and training" of terrorists. In the talks, the leaders of both sides also deliberated on the situation in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea, ways to further deepen bilateral defence and trade cooperation and to effectively deal with the challenges of coronavirus pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>After calling on the Americans to show unity as the country marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, United States President Joe Biden made stops at all the three sites. The attacks had killed nearly 3,000 people on the dreadful day. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden, as well as ex-presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived at Ground Zero in New York City to attend the memorial. First lady Jill Biden and former First Lady Michelle Obama are also present, as is Senate Majority Leader and New York Senator Chuck Schumer&nbsp;and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pentagon illuminates tower of light on 20th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks</strong></p>

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<p>Joe Biden will be joined at Ground Zero in New York by former president Barack Obama, whom he served for two terms as vice-president. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking in a six-minute recording at the White House that was shared on the official Twitter handle on Friday, Biden said, “To me, that’s the central lesson of September 11. It’s that at our most vulnerable, in the push and pull of all that makes us human, in the battle for the soul of America, unity is our greatest strength.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sister-of-deceased-fireman-and-911-victim-fight-for-justice-in-guantanamo-412278" hreflang="en">Sister of deceased fireman and 9/11 victim fight for justice in Guantanamo</a></strong></p>

<p>Under tight security, a solemn ceremony to mark the anniversary of the attacks has got under way in New York on Saturday.&nbsp;A marching band launched the beginning of the service at Ground Zero.</p>

<p>Small memorial ceremonies are being held across the US, and millions are expected to tune in to coverage that will blanket the TV networks throughout the day. &nbsp;</p>

<p>There will be six moments of silence during the ceremony, marking the moment each tower was struck and the time each fell, as well as the moment when the Pentagon was attacked, and the time that Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers stopped it from reaching its likely intended target of the US Capitol. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After calling on the Americans to show unity as the country marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, United States President Joe Biden made stops at all the three sites.

After calling on the Americans to show unity as the country marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, United States President Joe Biden made stops at all the three sites. The attacks had killed nearly 3,000 people on the dreadful day. Biden, as well as ex-presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived at Ground Zero in New York City to attend the memorial. First lady Jill Biden and former First Lady Michelle Obama are also present, as is Senate Majority Leader and New York Senator Chuck Schumer and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Watch: Pentagon illuminates tower of light on 20th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks × Joe Biden will be joined at Ground Zero in New York by former president Barack Obama, whom he served for two terms as vice-president. Speaking in a six-minute recording at the White House that was shared on the official Twitter handle on Friday, Biden said, “To me, that’s the central lesson of September 11. It’s that at our most vulnerable, in the push and pull of all that makes us human, in the battle for the soul of America, unity is our greatest strength.” Also Read: Sister of deceased fireman and 9/11 victim fight for justice in Guantanamo Under tight security, a solemn ceremony to mark the anniversary of the attacks has got under way in New York on Saturday. A marching band launched the beginning of the service at Ground Zero. Small memorial ceremonies are being held across the US, and millions are expected to tune in to coverage that will blanket the TV networks throughout the day. There will be six moments of silence during the ceremony, marking the moment each tower was struck and the time each fell, as well as the moment when the Pentagon was attacked, and the time that Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers stopped it from reaching its likely intended target of the US Capitol. (With inputs from agencies)

9/11 anniversary: President Biden makes stops at all three attack sites

<p>With US marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Taliban raised its flag on the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The development comes as the groups strengthens its grip on the country after it took over its control last month. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul, has been put on high alert as the threat of a possible terror attack looms over the city. The city has been facing the danger of a possible attack from ISIS-K militants. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Kabul residents react on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks</strong></p>

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<p>This threat has come a little after sources had warned authorities against a possible truck suicide attack in a protest that took place on Thursday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>An attack can take place in some crowded place by ISIS-K on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, posters of Mullah Omar and Jalaluddin Haqqani have started popping up across Kabul now, a little after the new government was announced by Taliban. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jalaluddin Haqqani was the founder of the Haqqani network, who died in 2018 in his home country, Afghanistan due to an unspecified terminal illness. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mohammed Omar, also known as Mullah Omar, was the mastermind behind the establishment of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in 1996 and was a commander of the Taliban. He died in 2013 but was declared dead in 2015. Sources had claimed he died of tuberculosis.&nbsp;</p>


With US marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Taliban raised its flag on the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Saturday. The development comes as the groups strengthens its grip on the country after it took over its control last month.

With US marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Taliban raised its flag on the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Saturday. The development comes as the groups strengthens its grip on the country after it took over its control last month. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul, has been put on high alert as the threat of a possible terror attack looms over the city. The city has been facing the danger of a possible attack from ISIS-K militants. Watch: Kabul residents react on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks × This threat has come a little after sources had warned authorities against a possible truck suicide attack in a protest that took place on Thursday. An attack can take place in some crowded place by ISIS-K on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Meanwhile, posters of Mullah Omar and Jalaluddin Haqqani have started popping up across Kabul now, a little after the new government was announced by Taliban. Also Read | 9/11 anniversary: President Biden makes stops at all three attack sites Jalaluddin Haqqani was the founder of the Haqqani network, who died in 2018 in his home country, Afghanistan due to an unspecified terminal illness. Mohammed Omar, also known as Mullah Omar, was the mastermind behind the establishment of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in 1996 and was a commander of the Taliban. He died in 2013 but was declared dead in 2015. Sources had claimed he died of tuberculosis.

Taliban raise flag on Afghan presidential palace as US marks 9/11 anniversary

<p>In what could kick off a political turmoil, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani says he has resigned from his post on Saturday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although it is not clear what prompted the development, there is still over a year before the state goes to polls. The elections to the 182-member Assembly of the state are due in December next year. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In December 2017, 65-year-old Rupani was sworn in as chief minister. It was his second stint as CM. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India, Australia Holds 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi</strong></p>

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<p>After submitting his resignation letter to Governor Acharya Devvrat, Rupani told reporters, "I have resigned as chief minister of Gujarat. I was allowed to serve the state for five years. I have contributed to the development of the state. I will further do whatever is asked by my party.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Rupani said, "In BJP, there has been a tradition that responsibilities of party workers change from time to time. I will be ready to take whatever responsibility that the party will give me in the future." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a common worker like me this opportunity to serve the people of the state as chief minister," Rupani said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rains-delay-flights-in-delhi-snarl-traffic-412323" hreflang="en">Heavy rains delay flights in Delhi, snarl traffic</a></strong></p>

<p>Rupani along with state BJP in-charge Bhupendra Yadav, Union ministers Purshottam Rupala and Mansukh Mandaviya, and state cabinet colleagues, deputy CM Nitin Patel, Bhupndrasinh Chudasama and Pradeepsinh Jadeja met the governor and submitted their resignations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about the reason for his resignation, the leader said, "In BJP, it is like a relay race for party workers. One gives the baton to the other.” He denied having any differences with state BJP president C R Paatil. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In what could kick off a political turmoil, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani says he has resigned from his post on Saturday. Although it is not clear what prompted the development, there is still over a year before the state goes to polls.

In what could kick off a political turmoil, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani says he has resigned from his post on Saturday. Although it is not clear what prompted the development, there is still over a year before the state goes to polls. The elections to the 182-member Assembly of the state are due in December next year. In December 2017, 65-year-old Rupani was sworn in as chief minister. It was his second stint as CM. Watch | India, Australia Holds 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi × After submitting his resignation letter to Governor Acharya Devvrat, Rupani told reporters, "I have resigned as chief minister of Gujarat. I was allowed to serve the state for five years. I have contributed to the development of the state. I will further do whatever is asked by my party.” Rupani said, "In BJP, there has been a tradition that responsibilities of party workers change from time to time. I will be ready to take whatever responsibility that the party will give me in the future." "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a common worker like me this opportunity to serve the people of the state as chief minister," Rupani said. Also Read: Heavy rains delay flights in Delhi, snarl traffic Rupani along with state BJP in-charge Bhupendra Yadav, Union ministers Purshottam Rupala and Mansukh Mandaviya, and state cabinet colleagues, deputy CM Nitin Patel, Bhupndrasinh Chudasama and Pradeepsinh Jadeja met the governor and submitted their resignations. When asked about the reason for his resignation, the leader said, "In BJP, it is like a relay race for party workers. One gives the baton to the other.” He denied having any differences with state BJP president C R Paatil. (With inputs from agencies)

Western Indian state of Gujarat’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani resigns

<p>Although the air attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels continue, the US has removed its most advanced missile defence system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks. The revelation was made by the satellite images analysed by AP. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As America's Gulf Arab allies nervously watched the chaotic US troops withdrawal from war-torn Afghanistan, the redeployment of the defences from Prince Sultan Air Base outside Riyadh was carried out. It also included the last-minute evacuations from Kabul airport. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's response to peaceful protest</strong></p>

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<p>The tens of thousands of US forces still remain across the Arabian Peninsula to check Iran threat. But Gulf Arab nations worry about the future plans of the US as its military perceives a growing threat in Asia that requires those missile defences. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the negotiations appearing to be stalled in Vienna over Iran's collapsed nuclear deal with world powers, tensions remain high raising the danger of future confrontations in the region. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-gets-countrys-richest-man-as-pm-amid-economic-turmoil-412310" hreflang="en">Lebanon gets country’s richest man as PM amid economic turmoil</a></strong></p>

<p>Prince Sultan Air Base is located some 115 kilometers (70 miles) southeast of Riyadh. It has hosted several thousand US troops since a 2019 missile-and-drone attack on the heart of the kingdom's oil production. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Though claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, the attack appears to have been carried out by Iran, say experts and physical debris left behind. Tehran has denied launching the attack. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Although the air attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels continue, the US has removed its most advanced missile defence system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.

Although the air attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels continue, the US has removed its most advanced missile defence system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks. The revelation was made by the satellite images analysed by AP. As America's Gulf Arab allies nervously watched the chaotic US troops withdrawal from war-torn Afghanistan, the redeployment of the defences from Prince Sultan Air Base outside Riyadh was carried out. It also included the last-minute evacuations from Kabul airport. Watch | Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's response to peaceful protest × The tens of thousands of US forces still remain across the Arabian Peninsula to check Iran threat. But Gulf Arab nations worry about the future plans of the US as its military perceives a growing threat in Asia that requires those missile defences. With the negotiations appearing to be stalled in Vienna over Iran's collapsed nuclear deal with world powers, tensions remain high raising the danger of future confrontations in the region. Also Read: Lebanon gets country’s richest man as PM amid economic turmoil Prince Sultan Air Base is located some 115 kilometers (70 miles) southeast of Riyadh. It has hosted several thousand US troops since a 2019 missile-and-drone attack on the heart of the kingdom's oil production. Though claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, the attack appears to have been carried out by Iran, say experts and physical debris left behind. Tehran has denied launching the attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Even as Houthi attacks continue, US removes missile defences in Saudi Arabia

<p>In the aftermath of the high security jail break this week, Israeli troops have arrested at least five family members of the escapees in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian prisoners' group said on Wednesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, six Palestinians prisoners had fled after digging a hole under the sink in a Gilboa prison cell in northern Israel. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Police sweep northwest Indiana school after getting report of active shooter</strong></p>

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<p>In the lookout of the prisoners, Israel has deployed several drones, installed road checkpoints and sent an army mission to Jenin, the West Bank hometown of many men, who have been locked up for their roles in attacks on the Jewish state. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club, two brothers of Mahmud Ardah, who has been described as the mastermind of the escape in local media, have been held. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guineas-military-releases-political-prisoners-after-pressure-from-west-african-leaders-411727" hreflang="en">Guinea’s military releases political prisoners after pressure from West African leaders</a></strong></p>

<p>The Israeli army has also nabbed three others -- fellow family member Dr Nidal Ardah, along with the brother of a second fugitive and the father of Munadel Infeiat, who is another escapee. &nbsp;</p>

<p>All three of these escapees belong to the Islamic Jihad armed group. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Prisoners' group spokeswoman Amani Sarahneh told AFP that others could also have been arrested, while some had been only briefly detained.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the aftermath of the high security jail break this week, Israeli troops have arrested at least five family members of the escapees in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian prisoners' group said on Wednesday.

In the aftermath of the high security jail break this week, Israeli troops have arrested at least five family members of the escapees in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian prisoners' group said on Wednesday. On Monday, six Palestinians prisoners had fled after digging a hole under the sink in a Gilboa prison cell in northern Israel. Watch: Police sweep northwest Indiana school after getting report of active shooter × In the lookout of the prisoners, Israel has deployed several drones, installed road checkpoints and sent an army mission to Jenin, the West Bank hometown of many men, who have been locked up for their roles in attacks on the Jewish state. According to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club, two brothers of Mahmud Ardah, who has been described as the mastermind of the escape in local media, have been held. Also Read: Guinea’s military releases political prisoners after pressure from West African leaders The Israeli army has also nabbed three others -- fellow family member Dr Nidal Ardah, along with the brother of a second fugitive and the father of Munadel Infeiat, who is another escapee. All three of these escapees belong to the Islamic Jihad armed group. Prisoners' group spokeswoman Amani Sarahneh told AFP that others could also have been arrested, while some had been only briefly detained. (With inputs from agencies)

After high security jail break, Israel nabs Palestinian escapees’ family members

<p>With COVID-19's third wave fears on mind, Indian authorities are restricting religious festivals, which are going to start this week. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As these attract huge crowds, there is a possibility of outbreak of the third wave of COVID-19. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several governments across the country are clamping down on mass gatherings. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India, Russia to discuss situation in Afghanistan</strong></p>

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<p>Mumbai’s Mayor Kishori Pednekar told reporters on Tuesday, “The third wave is not coming, it is already here”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“We can celebrate festivals later. Let us first prioritise the lives and health of our citizens,” added Uddhav Thackeray, the chief minister of the western state of Maharashtra, of which Mumbai is the capital. He was speaking ahead of the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which starts on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu has also banned public festival celebrations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, urged people to show patience while celebrating festivals during COVID-19 pandemic and said in this battle, victory is certain. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister urged for low key Dussehra celebrations. "Today, all of you are living with great restraint, celebrating festivals with modesty. Therefore, in the Covid-19 battle, we are fighting, victory is certain," he said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


With COVID-19's third wave fears on mind, Indian authorities are restricting religious festivals, which are going to start this week. As these attract huge crowds, there is a possibility of outbreak of the third wave of COVID-19.

With COVID-19's third wave fears on mind, Indian authorities are restricting religious festivals, which are going to start this week. As these attract huge crowds, there is a possibility of outbreak of the third wave of COVID-19. Several governments across the country are clamping down on mass gatherings. Watch: India, Russia to discuss situation in Afghanistan × Mumbai’s Mayor Kishori Pednekar told reporters on Tuesday, “The third wave is not coming, it is already here”. “We can celebrate festivals later. Let us first prioritise the lives and health of our citizens,” added Uddhav Thackeray, the chief minister of the western state of Maharashtra, of which Mumbai is the capital. He was speaking ahead of the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which starts on Friday. Tamil Nadu has also banned public festival celebrations. Also Read: India's Covid vaccination coverage crosses 710 million landmark milestone Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, urged people to show patience while celebrating festivals during COVID-19 pandemic and said in this battle, victory is certain. Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister urged for low key Dussehra celebrations. "Today, all of you are living with great restraint, celebrating festivals with modesty. Therefore, in the Covid-19 battle, we are fighting, victory is certain," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid COVID-19's third wave fears, India restricts religious festivals

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