This is cnn newsroom. As people Around The World remember the victims of September 11th, were seeing the first of what could be several documents released by the fbi related to its investigation of those Terror Attacks. This follows an Executive Order by u. S. President Joe Biden. The document still contains significant redactions but heres a bit of what were learning. It points to alleged logistical support provided to at least two of the hijackers by a Saudi Counselor Official and a suspected saudi intelligent agent based on multiple connections and Witness Testimony that that agent is described as a Saudi Student in Los Angeles at the time. The document describes him as deeply involved in providing travel assistance, Lodging And Financing to help the two hijackers. The saudi embassy in washington, d. C. , said wednesday it welcomes the release of documents but any allegation that saudi arabia is Comm C complicit in the September 11th attacks is false. The release of those documents
Recall vote, well look at what is driving the anger of his opponents. As people Around The World remember the victims of September 11th, were seeing the first of what could be several documents released by the fbi related to its investigation of those terror attacks. This follows an Executive Order by president joe biden, the document still contains Seg Redactions but here is a bit of what were learning. It points to alleged Logistically Support provided by a saudi consular Official And Saudi intelligence agent. Based on multiple connections, the agent is described as a Saudi Student in Los Angeles at the time. The document Designdescribes Hi being deeply involved to help the two hijackers. The saudi embassy in washington says it welcomes the document but any allegation that saudi arabia was complicit is false. Now, thousse documents were released after sole almost ceremonies earlier in the day for the 9 11 victims. For the families left behind the tragedy remains a Vivid Memory Undimm
Bagpipes. Barricades and a growing show of force at ground zero. Final preparations for tomorrows memorial here, the same place where 20 years earlier, the Manhattan Skyline and soul of our nation were forever changed. That day is forever seared into all our memories. The pain, the terror. Enormous loss. Also the incredible displays of courage. Reporter courage that came with a promise to honor the nearly 3,000 lost on that horrible day. If we dont find life out of a tragedy, no matter what that tragedy is, its just a tragedy. Reporter and so tomorrow, millions will pause across the country while thousands gather. In a field in shanksville, pennsylvania, at the pentagon, and here in the spot where the towers once stood. What used to be here was a pit. Now its an entire plaza. We wanted a place for Contemplation And Reflection but also a place full of hope. Reporter sacred grounds, a place defined by these names etched in bronze. A roster of heroes that will never be forgotten. Beginnin
Announcer live from cnn center, this is cnn newsroom, with Robyn Curnow. Exactly 21 years ago, no one could believe that commercial airliners could become weapons of war but thats exactly what happened in the horrific attacks of 9 11, changed the course of history. In the coming hours, americans and indeed people around the world will pause to remember the enormous loss that day and reflect on what happened since. In New York, the epicenter of the attacks, the missing Twin Towers are now replaced in the Manhattan Skyline by beams of white light. This Years Anniversary also coincides with the u. S. Ending its 20year War In Afghanistan that followed those attacks. Earlier, President Biden reminded americans of the resolve that emerged in the aftermath. We also saw something all too rare, a true sense of national unity. Unity and resilience, the capacity to recover and repair, in the face of trauma, unity in service, the 9 11 generation stepping up to serve and protect in the face of terr
After a stunning series of Attacks Today against targets in New York and in Washington D. C. The World Trade Center and The Pentagon. The terrorist used hijacks A Billion airliners and theiR Passengers as guided missiles in their attacks. The most serious attack on this country since Pearl Harbor. Tonight, the dead still are being counted, an unknown number still of missing. At this hour, in this war, another development, there are reports out of kabul, the capital of afghanistan, of explosions, with The Pentagon and the cia are flatly denying that the United States had anything to do with those explosions. This has been one of the darkest days in america, and it is not yet over. Here at home now a quick look at the locations where the airliners hit, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, 20 minutes apart. Then, within an hour this morning, The Pentagon. And then, the final crash just minutes later about 80 Miles Southeast oF Pittsburgh, 266 people on the four airplanes alone all p