It’s seven years since almost 3000 people lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The anniversary will be marked by a series of commemorative services across the world – including one at Ground Zero in New York, which will be attended by both John McCain and Barack Obama – and a new memorial will be unveiled in Washington by George Bush.

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