<p>A judge in the United States ruled that the victims of the 9/11 attacks cannot claim $3.5 billion in assets that belong to Afghanistan's central bank. These funds, now claimed by Afghanistan's Taliban government, are frozen in different banking institutions in the United States. The judge reasoned that allowing this claim would be akin to legitimacy to Afghanistan's Taliban government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Judge George Daniels said he was "constitutionally restrained" from approving access to the funds.</p>

<p>The suicide plane attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001, claimed about 3,000 lives while wounding several thousand. At the time of the attacks, the Taliban was ruling Afghanistan and had allowed al-Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden to operate from the territories under its administration.</p>

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<p>The judge further reasoned that the Biden administration does not recognise the Taliban, which means that the US courts do not have the power to pass rulings in related matters.</p>

<p>"The judgment creditors are entitled to collect on their default judgments and be made whole for the worst terrorist attack in our nation's history, but they cannot do so with the funds of the central bank of Afghanistan," Judge Daniels wrote in his 30-page judgment.</p>

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<p>"The Taliban, not the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan or the Afghan people, must pay for the Taliban's liability in the 9/11 attacks," he added.</p>

<p>The Taliban were ousted from power shortly after the 9/11 attacks after the US and NATO forces stormed into the country to hunt the individuals that the US said were responsible for the terrorist attacks. The hardliners retook the country after the US forces exited Afghanistan in August 2021, following which most Afghan central bank assets were frozen.</p>

<p>The judge's ruling goes against the individuals who claimed part of the $7 billion of Afghanistan's central bank funds frozen at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York.</p>

<p>"This decision deprives over 10,000 members of the 9/11 community of their right to collect compensation from the Taliban," said Lee Wolosky, a lawyer who argued for victims' compensation. "We believe it is wrongly decided and will appeal."</p>

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A judge in the United States ruled that the victims of the 9/11 attacks cannot claim $3.5 billion in assets that belong to Afghanistan's central bank. These funds, now claimed by Afghanistan's Taliban government, are frozen in different banking institutions in the United States.

A judge in the United States ruled that the victims of the 9/11 attacks cannot claim $3.5 billion in assets that belong to Afghanistan's central bank. These funds, now claimed by Afghanistan's Taliban government, are frozen in different banking institutions in the United States. The judge reasoned that allowing this claim would be akin to legitimacy to Afghanistan's Taliban government. Judge George Daniels said he was "constitutionally restrained" from approving access to the funds. The suicide plane attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001, claimed about 3,000 lives while wounding several thousand. At the time of the attacks, the Taliban was ruling Afghanistan and had allowed al-Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden to operate from the territories under its administration. ALSO READ | 'We can't let another 9/11 of New York or 26/11 of Mumbai happen again': India The judge further reasoned that the Biden administration does not recognise the Taliban, which means that the US courts do not have the power to pass rulings in related matters. "The judgment creditors are entitled to collect on their default judgments and be made whole for the worst terrorist attack in our nation's history, but they cannot do so with the funds of the central bank of Afghanistan," Judge Daniels wrote in his 30-page judgment. ALSO WATCH | The 9/11 terror attacks: 3 hours that changed the world × "The Taliban, not the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan or the Afghan people, must pay for the Taliban's liability in the 9/11 attacks," he added. The Taliban were ousted from power shortly after the 9/11 attacks after the US and NATO forces stormed into the country to hunt the individuals that the US said were responsible for the terrorist attacks. The hardliners retook the country after the US forces exited Afghanistan in August 2021, following which most Afghan central bank assets were frozen. The judge's ruling goes against the individuals who claimed part of the $7 billion of Afghanistan's central bank funds frozen at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. "This decision deprives over 10,000 members of the 9/11 community of their right to collect compensation from the Taliban," said Lee Wolosky, a lawyer who argued for victims' compensation. "We believe it is wrongly decided and will appeal." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Today, the world remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year, people across the world are mourning the demise of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II. Britain's longest-reigning monarch died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, we also remember how the Queen had paid tribute to the 9/11 victims after the attacks.</p>

<p>In her message of condolence to the families of victims, she said, "Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Her message was widely reused last year on the death of her husband, Prince Philip. The same message was used by many after she passed away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To pay tribute, the British daily The Telegraph used the same quote on its front page a day after she died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>William, the Prince of Wales, on Saturday (September 10), wrote a heartfelt message for his "Grannie". He also mentioned the same quote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prince of Wales said, "While I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had 20 years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives. She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My grandmother famously said that&nbsp;<strong>grief was the price we pay for love</strong>. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen. I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can," he mentioned in the note.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The statement of United States President Joe&nbsp;Biden and First Lady Jill&nbsp;Biden on the death of Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;II also had a mention of Queen's tribute.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-beat="1" data-beat-topper="1">A part of the statement read, "...And she [the Queen] stood in solidarity with the United States during our darkest days after 9/11, when she poignantly reminded us that '<strong>Grief is the price we pay for love</strong>'."&nbsp;</p>

<p data-beat="1" data-beat-topper="1">An article by MarieCurie noted that the words are adapted from a passage written by Dr Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist at St Christopher's Hospice in his book&nbsp;<i>Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life</i>.&nbsp;</p>

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Today, the world remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.

Today, the world remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. This year, people across the world are mourning the demise of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II. Britain's longest-reigning monarch died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. Today, we also remember how the Queen had paid tribute to the 9/11 victims after the attacks. In her message of condolence to the families of victims, she said, "Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love." ALSO READ | Queen's death marks end of an era: Life and times of Queen Elizabeth II in pictures Her message was widely reused last year on the death of her husband, Prince Philip. The same message was used by many after she passed away. To pay tribute, the British daily The Telegraph used the same quote on its front page a day after she died. William, the Prince of Wales, on Saturday (September 10), wrote a heartfelt message for his "Grannie". He also mentioned the same quote. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Revisit some defining moments from her historic tours to India Prince of Wales said, "While I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had 20 years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives. She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life." "My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen. I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can," he mentioned in the note. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) × The statement of United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the death of Queen Elizabeth II also had a mention of Queen's tribute. A part of the statement read, "...And she [the Queen] stood in solidarity with the United States during our darkest days after 9/11, when she poignantly reminded us that 'Grief is the price we pay for love'." An article by MarieCurie noted that the words are adapted from a passage written by Dr Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist at St Christopher's Hospice in his book Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life. "The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment. To ignore this fact, or to pretend that it is not so, is to put on emotional blinkers which leave us unprepared for the losses that will inevitably occur in our own lives and unprepared to help others cope with losses in theirs." Dr Colin Murray Parkes, from Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>President Donald Trump on Monday signed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senate-passes-911-victim-fund-sends-it-to-president-donald-trump-238095">9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill </a>into law to provide health care facilities to the police officers, firefighters and other first responders to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.</p>

<p>The President was joined by more than 200 individuals affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including more than 60 first responders, at the White House Rose Garden ceremony, CNN reported.</p>

<p>"Today we come together as one nation to support our September 11th heroes to care for their families and to renew our eternal vow -- never ever forget," Trump said, calling the fund`s extension "a sacred duty".</p>

<p>"The love and loyalty of our 9/11 responders knew no bounds. They answered terror with the emotional strength of true American warriors," he added.</p>

<p>Trump told the crowd of 9/11 first responders and their families that he was also at Ground Zero in the wake of the terror attacks, though he said he does not consider himself to be a first responder.</p>

<p>"I was down there also, but I`m not considering myself a first responder," Trump said.</p>

<p>"But I was down there. I spent a lot of time down there with you," he added.</p>

<p>Trump`s signature marked the end of a 15-year fight to get the government to permanently pay claims to first responders and other victims who were sickened by the toxic fumes in the days and weeks following the September 11 terror attacks.</p>

<p>It came after powerful testimony in mid-June from first responder Luis Alvarez, an NYPD detective who contracted cancer.</p>

<p>Alvarez came to Washington before his 69th round of chemotherapy and spoke at a poorly attended congressional hearing, leading to former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart`s viral shaming of lawmakers that upped public support for the bill.</p>

<p>Alvarez died in late June but gave his police badge to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, inspiring the Kentucky Republican to commit to passing the bill by August.</p>

<p>The bill cleared the House of Representatives on July 12, The New York Post reported.</p>

<p>The extension of the fund will ensure compensation for individuals injured during the 2001 terrorist attacks and in their aftermath rescuing people and removing debris under hazardous conditions.</p>

<p>The fund was slated to expire in 2020.<br />
But the newly signed legislation ensures the compensation for victims through 2090.</p>

<p>The Congressional Budget Office estimates the fund`s extension will cost about US $10 billion over the next decade.</p>

<p>However, Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky and Senator Mike Lee of Utah were the only senators to vote against the bill.</p>


President Donald Trump on Monday signed the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill into law to provide health care facilities to the police officers, firefighters and other first responders to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill into law to provide health care facilities to the police officers, firefighters and other first responders to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The President was joined by more than 200 individuals affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including more than 60 first responders, at the White House Rose Garden ceremony, CNN reported. "Today we come together as one nation to support our September 11th heroes to care for their families and to renew our eternal vow -- never ever forget," Trump said, calling the fund`s extension "a sacred duty". "The love and loyalty of our 9/11 responders knew no bounds. They answered terror with the emotional strength of true American warriors," he added. Trump told the crowd of 9/11 first responders and their families that he was also at Ground Zero in the wake of the terror attacks, though he said he does not consider himself to be a first responder. "I was down there also, but I`m not considering myself a first responder," Trump said. "But I was down there. I spent a lot of time down there with you," he added. Trump`s signature marked the end of a 15-year fight to get the government to permanently pay claims to first responders and other victims who were sickened by the toxic fumes in the days and weeks following the September 11 terror attacks. It came after powerful testimony in mid-June from first responder Luis Alvarez, an NYPD detective who contracted cancer. Alvarez came to Washington before his 69th round of chemotherapy and spoke at a poorly attended congressional hearing, leading to former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart`s viral shaming of lawmakers that upped public support for the bill. Alvarez died in late June but gave his police badge to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, inspiring the Kentucky Republican to commit to passing the bill by August. The bill cleared the House of Representatives on July 12, The New York Post reported. The extension of the fund will ensure compensation for individuals injured during the 2001 terrorist attacks and in their aftermath rescuing people and removing debris under hazardous conditions. The fund was slated to expire in 2020. But the newly signed legislation ensures the compensation for victims through 2090. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the fund`s extension will cost about US $10 billion over the next decade. However, Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky and Senator Mike Lee of Utah were the only senators to vote against the bill.

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