Sunday, September 11, 2005

BBC NEWS | Americas | US pauses to recall 9/11 attacks

US pauses to recall 9/11 atta
Sunday, 11 September 2005, 13:31 GMT 14:31 UK

A memorial service to recall the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States is under way at the former site of New York's World Trade Center.

he names of the 2,749 victims of the Twin Towers attack are being read out by their brothers and sisters.

The ceremony paused for a minute's silence at 0846 (1246 GMT) when the first plane hit the north tower.

In New Orleans, New York police helping with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina will be holding their own ceremony.

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