History: September 11 (#2)

History: September 11 (#2)
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September 11, 2015 A crane collapses onto the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Saudi Arabia, killing 111 people and injuring 394 others.

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On September 11, in the year 2015: A crane co llapses onto the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Saudi Arabia, killing 111 people and injuring 394 others. Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia.

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Why September 11, 2015 matters: A crane collapses onto the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Saudi Arabia, killing 111 people and injuring 394 others. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: September 11, 2015 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: A crane collapses onto the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Saudi Arabia, killing 111 people and injuring 394 others. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)