Back in business: the World Trade Center re-opens

After 13 years and nearly $4bn, the tallest and 'safest' skyscraper in America is finally occupied

World Trade Center
(Image credit: EWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty)

New York City's World Trade Center has reopened, more than 13 years after the original twin towers were destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

"The New York City skyline is whole again," said Patrick Foye, executive director of the Port Authority which owns the site, according to the BBC.

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