It has been 18 years since al Qaida hijackers commandeered four US commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Centre, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

When Jon Stewart quit the Daily Show, the satirical news and comedy show he hosted for 16 years until August 2015, he explained to his replacement, Trevor Noah, that he was tired – and angry at the state of politics and political discourse in the US.

A new documentary shows how Irish engineer Peter Rice was involved in such iconic constructions as Sydney Opera House and the Louvre pyramid, writes Esther McCarthy.

The eight people killed in the New York terror attack were remembered with a night time walk down the riverfront esplanade near the scene of Tuesday's atrocity.

The CIA's release of documents seized during the 2011 raid that killed al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has again raised questions about Iran's support of the extremist network leading up to the September 11 terror attacks.

Latest: The suspect in the deadly New York truck attack was inspired by Islamic State online videos and plotted his attack for two months - even renting a truck ahead of time to practice turning it, authorities say.

President Donald Trump, leading his first commemoration of the 9/11 anniversary, has said "the living, breathing soul of America wept with grief" for each of the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost on that day 16 years ago.

The remains of a man killed at the World Trade Centre on September 11 have been identified nearly 16 years after the terror attacks.

The world was a much different place in May 2001, when Stephen Cluxton made his first Championship appearance for Dublin, writes Paul Keane.

A chapel that sheltered 9/11 rescue workers may be forced to close following a sharp rent rise to more than €230,000 because of high-end stores and luxury flats crowding the area.

He climbed 110 stories, the same as the World Trade Centre

Lezlie Bauler works at a gym in Maryville, Tennessee. Yesterday, on the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a firefighter came in by himself with a special request.

Wal-Mart said a display of Coke cans stacked to look like the World Trade Centre at a Florida store has been removed and was not meant to be disrespectful near the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

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The American colonies had been at war with Great Britain, in the American Revolutionary War, for over a year before they issued their Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Former US president George Bush will be campaigning for his younger brother Jeb in South Carolina, marking his most direct entry into the 2016 White House race to date.

New York’s World Trade Centre at Ground Zero, the Big Wheel on Place de la Concorde in Paris, and City Hall in Tel Aviv are three of the latest landmarks to join the growing list of famous international attractions that will go green this St Patrick’s Day.

Some years ago, I received a very unusual (but very beautiful) card from a gentle friend in West Australia. It pictured a mother kangaroo guarding her baby in a manger, capturing something of the essence of Christmas in an authentic Australian setting.

Set in pre-WWI London, Suffragette (12A) is a stirring account of the campaign for women’s voting rights which was led by Emmeline Pankhurst (a very brief cameo from Meryl Streep).

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

A memorial is being held today in New York for the tragedy that took place 14 years ago when two planes crashed into the World Trade Centre’s twin towers.

Pamela Geller said she planned similar contests.

Two window cleaners who were stranded 69 storeys above street level when their cradle partially collapsed have been rescued.

New York’s biggest underground terminus has opened in lower Manhattan – a vital link between the new World Trade Centre and the rest of the city.

The resurrected World Trade Center has opened for business again, 13 years after the 9/11 terror attack — marking an emotional milestone for New Yorkers.

The resurrected World Trade Centre has opened for business again, 13 years after the 9/11 terror attack – marking an emotional milestone for New Yorkers.

The annual September 11 commemoration ceremony in the US has started with the tolling of a bell and a moment of silence.

A woman, who lost her brother in the September 11 attacks, is rejoicing after the flag given to her to commemorate his brave actions was returned.

An Irish 9/11 survivor, whose sister and niece were on one of the hijacked planes that was flown into the World Trade Centre, has said he will find it too "painful" to visit a new museum in New York dedicated to the victims of the infamous terrorist attacks.

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have toured the September 11 museum, viewing a memorial wall with photos of victims and a mangled fire truck.

Shoe-bomb plotter Saajid Badat admits he was once in the thick of al Qaida’s plans, winning a hug from Osama bin Laden for his quest to blow up a US plane in mid-air.

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USA: A teenage boy was arrested after sneaking into One World Trade Center, which is still under construction in New York City and is the nation’s tallest building, and ascending its 104 floors to the antenna, police said.

Tomorrow’s Oscars won’t just inspire cinema audiences. They’ll inspire countless holidays and city breaks too.

New York’s Michael Bloomberg had riches and a can-do spirit, but after 12 years he had outstayed his welcome, says Jim Dwyer.

Rising from the ashes of 9/11, the new World Trade Centre tower has punched above the New York skyline to reach its powerfully symbolic height of 1,776ft and become America’s tallest building. Or has it?

Elusive British street artist Banksy, nearing the end of a month-long New York City residency, has launched a scathing attack on the new World Trade Center, calling it “a betrayal”, a “non-event”, and a design that “clearly proclaims the terrorists have won”.

Delia O’Callaghan spent 15 years building a successful life in the US but one day found herself behind bars. Colette Sheridan hears how she drew from her experience for her new book.

After taking an enormous bite of the Big Apple over the last six days, courtesy of the National Lottery, 78 prize winners touch down in Dublin Airport this morning laden with shopping and wonderful memories.

Families of the victims of the worst terror attack on the United States in history have gathered to mark the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a moment of silence and the reading of names.

Golf clubs get a bad rap and sometimes deservedly so.

Lawyers for Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law claim he was tortured by the US and have asked a judge to dismiss the terrorism case against him.

Remains of a firefighter killed in the September 11 2001 terror attacks have been identified more than 11 years after his death at New York City’s World Trade Centre.

The silver spire topping One World Trade Centre was fully installed on the building’s roof today bringing the landmark structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet. Take a peek inside to see what it looks like.

A rusted piece of airplane landing gear discovered wedged between two New York City buildings has been confirmed as coming from the type of Boeing jet used to destroy the nearby World Trade Centre on September 11.

Worshippers came in their hundreds to pray at a church service honouring the victims of the Texas fertiliser plant blast.

Antoine Fuqua’s testosterone-fuelled thriller contrives a ‘Die Hard In The White House’ scenario from an assault on Capitol Hill by heavily armed Korean terrorists who are fed up with America meddling in their affairs.

Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law is likely to have vast knowledge of al Qaida’s central command, intelligence experts say.

US officials have captured Osama bin Laden’s spokesman in Jordan, a senior congressman says.