Readers Debate Trade-Offs Between Security and Civil Liberties
Who decides what liberty is “essential”? And is protection from terrorism just “a little temporary safety,” or something more crucial? Readers weigh in....
View ArticleHolder Rules Out Prosecutions in C.I.A. Interrogations
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.’s announcement on Thursday eliminates the last possibility that any criminal charges will result from brutal interrogations carried out by the C.I.A.
View ArticleON RELIGION; Six Days After 9/11, Another Anniversary Worth Honoring
On Sept. 17, 2001, President George W. Bush visited a mosque and spoke eloquently about respect for Islam — an act of leadership that should be celebrated instead of overlooked.
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OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR; Living in the Era of Megaterror
One of the hardest truths about modern life is that the same advances in science and technology that enrich our lives also empower potential killers to achieve their deadliest ambitions.
View ArticleMillennials, in Uniform or Not, Come of Age in the 9/11 Decade
Eleven years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a whole generation has grown up with a defining moment - and a reason to serve....
View ArticleBorn on Sept. 11
Long before the terrorist attacks in 2001, events on Sept. 11 carried a special significance for a man whose birthday was that date....
View ArticleAs Another Anniversary Passes, Still Waiting for Justice
The Day: Today, politicians may speak about the strength of this country's institutions and how no terrorist could make us afraid, but that last part will not reflect reality....
View ArticleAcross the Nation, Politicians Speak About 9/11
The anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks elicits dozens of comments from politicians. Here is a small sample....
View ArticleEleven Years After 9/11, Afghanistan Still Matters
On an occasion when many Americans remember that terrible day in 2001, one Afghan asks that we remember his country too....
View ArticleEDITORIAL; A Post-9/11 Conundrum
A federal judge rightly challenges the government’s authority to detain individuals indefinitely, while Congress renews unneeded spying powers.
View ArticleEx-Manager Sues 9/11 Memorial Over Firing
The former employee, who was facilities director of the memorial, contends that he was dismissed for raising health and security concerns about the Lower Manhattan site.
View ArticleDefendants in Sept. 11 Case Cooperate as Proceedings Resume at Guantánamo
The five accused co-conspirators in the 2001 attacks showed cooperation in the first session of a weeklong pretrial hearing, in sharp contrast to their behavior in a May arraignment.
View ArticleKey Suspect in 9/11 Attacks Calls U.S. the Bigger Killer
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was allowed to address the court at a pretrial hearing on charges of orchestrating the attacks by hijacked planes.
View ArticleLETTER; Invitation to a Dialogue: Afghan-Pakistan Woes
The president of the Afghanistan Foreign Press Association says American support of Pakistan has harmed the region. Readers are invited to respond.
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Storm Lends New Fervor to Daffodil-Planting Drive
New Yorkers for Parks, intensifying a campaign begun after the Sept. 11 attacks, is organizing plantings in public housing complexes and on Rikers Island with a goal to plant 250,000 bulbs this fall.
View ArticleJudge Rules United Not Liable for 9/11 Collapse
United Airlines could not have foreseen the events that led to the destruction of Tower 7, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ruled.
View ArticleOP-ED CONTRIBUTOR; Rendition Condemned
The European Court of Human Rights has rightly censured the C.I.A.’s abuse of Khaled el-Masri, whose story was a low point in America’s “war on terror.”
View ArticleAs Plans for Afghan Exit Are Sketched, Hope Turns to Hatred
A roundup of news from Afghanistan this week includes more revelations about insider killings and proposals for NATO's exit in 2014....
View ArticleMilitary Prosecutor Battles to Drop Conspiracy Charge in 9/11 Case
The announcement in the case against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was the latest twist in a high-level debate that has divided national security officials in the Obama administration.
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Guantánamo Lawyers Seeking 48-Hour Visits
The request for access to five men accused of participating in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, criticized as unreasonable by prosecutors, is part of preparation for possible sentencing.
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