Mumbai hostage crisis lasts over 60 hours

On November 27, 2008, in Top Story, by admin

Fresh gunfire and explosions were heard late Thursday in Mumbai as police battled terrorists at three sites almost 24 hours after the first wave of violence hit the city.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh suggested the group behind the terrorist attacks, which killed 125 people, was based outside the country.
CNN reporters said regular gun fire and [...]

NYPD, MTA beef up security in wake of attacks abroad

On November 26, 2008, in Homeland Security News, by admin

In the face of new warnings about a possible terror plot, the New York Police Department and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority beefed up security in the subways and commuter rail lines yesterday as the city shifted into Thanksgiving holiday mode.
The increased police presence came as federal law enforcement officials and a key area congressman told [...]

Terror Attacks in Mumbai

On November 26, 2008, in Top Story, by admin

In a brazen series of coordinated attacks, gunmen struck 10 sites Wednesday night across India’s financial hub, killing scores of people and taking hostages in two luxury hotels frequented by Westerners, officials said.  (CNN)
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