Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill, passed by both the chambers of the Republican controlled Congress, would have jeopardized the long standing international principles regarding sovereignty and would have made adverse impact with US interests and nationals overseas, Obama said.
Sep 24, 2016, 06:10 AM IST
Barack Obama to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi
The White House confirmed Monday that President Barack Obama will veto a bill that would allow relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for compensation.
Sep 13, 2016, 05:01 AM IST
US House allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi, bill heads to Obama
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act -- approved in the House by unanimous voice vote -- is strongly opposed by the government of Saudi Arabia, the home nation of 15 of the 19 hijackers in the 9/11 attacks.
Sep 09, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
Justin Bieber stages concert for families of 9/11 victims
Singer Justin Bieber played an acoustic show for those who lost their loved ones in the 9/11 attacks, as well as for children from the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Sep 12, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
