US Senate clears way for 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia

The US Senate has voted to override President Obama's veto of a bill allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia for alleged backing of attackers.

The US Senate has acted to override President Barack Obama's veto of September 11 legislation which would allow the families of victims to sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly backing the terrorists involved in the tragedy.

Five weeks before elections, officials refused to oppose a measure backed by 9/11 families who say they are still seeking justice 15 years after the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.