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Obama: Ten years after 9/11, America is stronger
The US president warns that terror groups will target the US again and urges vigilance as America marks the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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9/11: changed perspectives since 2006
In 2006 we commemorated the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. How have political and military developments since then changed our view of what happened in 2001?
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World remembers 9/11 attacks
Memorial services are held in New York, London and around the world as victims’ families remember the atrocity that claimed almost 3,000 lives.
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PJ Harvey wins second Mercury Prize for war album
As PJ Harvey is named the winner of the 2011 Mercury Prize for her album Let England Shake, music critic Lucy O’Brien tells Channel 4 News the singer “thinks in themes and grand sweeps”.
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FactCheck: Is Britain Nato’s top gun in Libya?
Britain “won’t be left behind” in the grab for Libyan oil contracts, William Hague said today, as world leaders flocked to Paris to plot out the new Libya. And why should we? Rumours are rife that Libya’s new government plans to hand the French the keys to 35 per cent of the country’s oil. And we’ve done just as much to help Libya as the French, haven’t we? Hmm not exactly, FactCheck discovers.
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LIVE BLOG: The hunt for Gaddafi
All the latest from the Channel 4 News team in Libya, plus video, comment and analysis. Add your voice to the live blog.
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LIVE BLOG: Rebels breach Colonel Gaddafi’s Libya compound
Libya’s rebel fighters break inside Colonel Gaddafi’s fortified compound as street battles continue in Tripoli. For latest video and updates from Channel 4 News on the ground follow the live blog.
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Earthquake hits US east coast
The Pentagon and Capitol Building in Washington are evacuated, and two nuclear reactors are turned off, after an 5.8 earthquake hits the US east coast, but there are no reports of major damage.
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US poised to scrap ban on ‘out’ gays in the military
America is set to follow the UK in allowing openly gay people to serve in its armed forces. Britain’s most famous gay soldier tells Channel 4 News US military chiefs have nothing to fear.
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Why Afghanistan exit means talking to the Taliban
As the United States and the United Kingdom contemplate further troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, any negotiated settlement is likely to involve more contact with the Taliban.
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Hacked security giant offers to replace 40m key fobs
A security firm offers to replace up to 40m electronic keys after its system is compromised. Amid fears of state-sponsored hacker teams, a UK expert tells Channel 4 News “one person could do it”.
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Google emails hacked as cyber war escalates
Google says US officials, military personnel and journalists have had their email accounts compromised by Chinese hackers, as major US defence contractors also admit further security breaches.
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China denies Google Mail hacking accusations
The Chinese Government rejects accusations it is behind a wave of hacking attacks. But a former spy tells Channel 4 News that some cyber espionage is “unquestionably” state-sponsored.
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US to reduce role in Pakistan
The US military announces plans to reduce the number of troops in Pakistan after an official request made by the Pakistani government.
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Osama bin Laden killed by US forces in Pakistan
Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is killed following a firefight with US troops in Pakistan. But International Editor Lindsey Hilsum questions how significant his death will be for the war on terror.
