Update 12:34: World capitals are now under high security. Every public buildings in Paris and Lyon (both of the biggest France's towns) are controlled by police patrols that examine closely people by opening and controlling the contents of bags, cases, etc. Lyon's Interpol headquarter now looks like a fortified camp. UK false bomb alert at 10 downing street (Tony Blair UK prime minister's residence).

Update 11:49: UN cancels children sommit that was sheduled to start next week. France internal security services reveal they had received three weeks ago a notice stating that american interests and public buildings may be the target of upcoming terrorist attacks in Europe. Greenspan tries to reassure the financial world stating he has sufficient reserve of liquid assets.

Update 11:46: Vladimir Putin decreeted that Russians will observe one minute of silence tomorrow at noon. AFP news agency reports Taliban will consider extraction of Bin Laden.

Update 10:54: Microsoft website displays this short message: "September 11 was a day of shock and sadness for people around the world. Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy."