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9/11 terror attacks: US faces 'darkest hour' 25 years ago

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Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States experienced its "darkest hour" as coordinated terrorist attacks unfolded. Hijacked airplanes struck the World Trade Centre in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington D.C., resulting in thousands of casualties. President George W. Bush addressed the nation, condemning the attacks and vowing to maintain American resolve. AI

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9/11 terror attacks: US faces 'darkest hour' 25 years ago

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    25 years ago, America faces ‘darkest hour’ as 9/11 terror attacks unfold – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on September 12, 2001. America’s nightmare by Greg Torode in Washington President George W. Bush this morning (September 12, 2001) told the United States that thousands had lost their lives after two hijacked airliners destroyed New York’s World T…

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