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more stories that i pulled off the newswire service at the radio station
i'll try to keep you guys updated, but it's pretty crazy here
Service: CP
Story Number: 6322
Key Words: --EleventhNewsWatch--
Dept Code: g Priority: r
Version: 123 11-09 0478
Date: 9/11/01 11:18:05 AM
--Eleventh NewsWatch--
INDEX: Advisories
(Terror-Bush)
George W. Bush says ``Make no mistake'' -- the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible.
The U-S president adds the government has taken security precautions to protect Americans, the keep the government operating.
Bush adds today's terrorist actions are a test for America -- and vows the U-S will pass the test. (11)
(Terror-Trade Centre)
One police official says the number of casualties from today's attacks on the World Trade Center could be in the thousands.
The Center's twin towers have been brought down by a pair of terrorist attacks.
Hijacked planes were flown into the towers this morning, causing the towers to collapse in a shower of dust and rubble.
A horrified witness says he saw bodies falling from windows, and people jumping from the buildings. (11)
(Terror-Hijacked Planes)
American Airlines says it's lost two aircraft in what it calls tragic incidents today.
They were the two aircraft that crashed into the World Trade Center.
United Airlines confirms the loss of two planes as well.
One crashed near Pittsburgh -- United hasn't said where the second went down. (11)
(Terror-Washington)
A state of frenzy exists in Washington, D-C.
Federal buildings in the U-S capital have been evacuated, including the White House.
Following this morning's attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, a plane crashed into the Pentagon.
The Situation Room at the White House is in full operation. (11)
(Terror-Borders-Air Traffic)
All of Canada's border crossings with the U-S have been closed.
As a result, thousands of Canadian travellers are stranded.
Passenger flights in Canada and the U-S are grounded.
All U-S bound international flights have been diverted to Canada.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority says flights in the air ``have to land somewhere,'' but no new flights will take off. (11)
(Terror-Ottawa-Chretien)
Security measures are being stepped up in Ottawa.
Parliament Hill has been closed to tourists, and the street in front of the parliament buildings is closed to traffic.
The prime minister has called the terrorist acts unspeakable and cowardly.
Jean Chretien says such an attack is not only an assault on the targets, but an offence against the freedom and rights of all civilized nations. (11)
(Terror-Lord)
New Brunswick's premier is safe and sound in New York City.
Bernard Lord was staying not far from the World Trade and Convention Center when this morning's attack occurred.
Lord and members of his staff were at a hotel in Manhattan, several blocks from the landmark twin towers. (11)
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(NewsWatch by Geri Smith)
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