2008年11月27日星期四

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

US agencies monitoring India attacks (AP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2008 02:24 AM CST

The body of a terrorist attack victim is brought in an ambulance to the St. Georges Hospital in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, a crowded train station and a Jewish group's headquarters, killing at least 101 people, and holding Westerners hostage in coordinated attacks on the nation's commercial center that were blamed on Muslim militants. Dozens of people were still trapped or held captive Thursday. (AP Photo/Gurinder Osan)AP - The Bush administration is continuing to monitor a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai but said it was not aware of any American casualties, despite reports that Westerners were targeted.


Victims speak of night of terror in Mumbai (AP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2008 01:39 AM CST

Pigeons fly near a flame from the Taj Hotel hotel in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. Teams of heavily armed gunmen have stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across India's financial capital Wednesday night, killing at least 82 people and taking Westerners hostage, police said. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)AP - Western visitors and Mumbai residents ducked under tables at luxury five-star hotels as staff members locked restaurant doors at the first rattle of gunfire and explosions in the lobby below.


Terror in India: Mumbai Under Assault (Time.com)

Posted: 27 Nov 2008 01:20 AM CST

Time.com - In the most intense recent attack on an Indian city, terrorists target posh hotesl frequented by foreigners and the rich, taking hostages and leaving scores dead

US slams 'horrific' India attacks, offers help (AFP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2008 01:12 AM CST

The White House has held a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials after the deadly attacks in Mumbai and said it stood ready to help the Indian government.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)AFP - The White House has held a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials after the United States condemned the "horrific" attacks in Mumbai and said it stood ready to help.


Pakistan condemns militant attacks in Mumbai (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 11:28 PM CST

Firemen try to douse a fire at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Pakistan condemned on Thursday militant attacks in Mumbai in which at least 101 people have been killed, and reaffirmed its opposition to terrorism.


NY subway terror threat emerges on busy travel day (AP)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 10:52 PM CST

In this July 11, 2005 file photo, a New York City police officer keeps watch on a platform at the Times Square subway station during the evening rush hour. The FBI and the Homeland Security Department issued a bulletin Tuesday night, Nov. 25, 2008 to state and local law enforcement authorities, warning of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway and train systems during the holiday season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)AP - Police bolstered security in subways and trains Wednesday after the government warned that al-Qaida suicide bombers were contemplating an attack on New York's mass-transit systems during the holiday season. An internal memo obtained by The Associated Press says the FBI has received a "plausible but unsubstantiated" report that al-Qaida terrorists in late September may have discussed attacking the subway system.


Australia offers counter-terror police for India (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 10:31 PM CST

Policemen stand guard outside the Taj Hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Australia offered to send counter-terrorism police and forensic experts to India on Thursday to help investigate the deadly attacks in Mumbai.


Obama slams India attacks, vows to root out terror groups (AFP)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 09:27 PM CST

US President-elect Barack Obama who has condemned the Mumbai attacks saying the United States must work to strengthen ties with India and other nations to AFP - President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the Mumbai attacks and said the United States must work to strengthen ties with India and other nations to "root out and destroy terrorist networks."


Middlesex delay India cricket arrival after Mumbai attacks (AFP)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 08:18 PM CST

Middlesex captain Shaun Udal (pictured; centre) has said the English county would not be travelling to Mumbai as planned following the terror attacks in the Indian city. The team were due to fly to Mumbai on Thursday for the inaugural Twenty20 Champions League.(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)AFP - Middlesex captain Shaun Udal has said the English county would not be travelling to Mumbai as planned following the terror attacks in the Indian city.


White House offers help to India after attacks (AFP)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 07:32 PM CST

The White House has held a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials after the deadly attacks in Mumbai and said it stood ready to help the Indian government.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)AFP - The White House has held a meeting of top intelligence and counter-terrorism officials after the deadly attacks in Mumbai and said it stood ready to help the Indian government.


U.S. gov't, Obama join condemnation of Mumbai attacks (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:31 PM CST

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama speaks with the media at a food bank in Chicago, November 26, 2008. REUTERS/John GressReuters - The U.S. government on Wednesday condemned a series of deadly attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai, and President-elect Barack Obama said the attacks showed the need to continue strengthening anti-terrorism efforts worldwide.


NY warns of possible al Qaeda attack (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:16 PM CST

An Amtrak police officer watches as passengers board an Amtrak train at New York's Penn Station November 26, 2008. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)Reuters - U.S. authorities have warned of a possible al Qaeda threat to transit systems in and around New York City, a Homeland Security official said on Wednesday.


Four gunmen killed, nine arrested - Mumbai police (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:08 PM CST

Police take up position at a blast site in Mumbai November 27, 2008. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Four gunmen were killed by police and nine suspected terrorists were arrested after a series of attacks in Mumbai, police said on Thursday.


Gunmen kill at least 78 in rampage across Mumbai (AP)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:53 PM CST

A police officer watches the Taj Hotel, Mumbai's landmark hotel, after an attack in Mumbai, India's financial capital, on Wednesday night November 26, 2008. Teams of heavily armed gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across India's financial capital Wednesday night, killing at least 78 people and taking Westerners hostage, police said. (AP Photo)AP - Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across India's financial capital Wednesday night, killing at least 78 people and taking Westerners hostage, police said. A group of suspected Muslim militants claimed responsibility.


Mumbai anti-terrorist chief Karkare killed in attacks - TV (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 03:32 PM CST

An undated photograph of Hemant Karkare, chief of the police anti-terrorist squad in Mumbai. Karkare was killed during attacks in the financial hub on Wednesday, television channels reported. REUTERS/StringerReuters - Hemant Karkare, chief of the police anti-terrorist squad in Mumbai, was killed during attacks in the financial hub on Wednesday, Indian television channels reported.


(AP)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 03:26 PM CST

AP - Media report says little-known group Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for Mumbai terror attacks.

Mumbai attacks kill 80, police shoot four gunmen (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:43 PM CST

Smoke rises from the Taj Hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. (Arko Datta/Reuters)Reuters - Gunmen killed at least 80 people in a series of attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai and troops began moving into two five-star hotels on Thursday where Western hostages were being held, local television said.


At least 18 people killed in Mumbai attacks - TV (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:32 PM CST

Mumbai police stand guard after shootings took place inside a railway station in Mumbai November 26, 2008. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - At least 18 people have been killed in at least seven separate terror attacks in India's financial hub of Mumbai, local television said on Wednesday.


Mumbai attacks kill 80, police shoot four gunmen (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 05:55 PM CST

Onlookers stand at the site of a bomb blast in Mumbai November 26, 2008. REUTERS/StringerReuters - Gunmen killed at least 80 people in a series of attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai and troops began moving into two five-star hotels on Thursday where Western hostages were being held, local television said.


Multiple attacks in Mumbai kill at least 10 (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Nov 2008 01:12 PM CST

Police stand guard after shooting took place inside a railway station in Mumbai November 26, 2008. (Punit Paranjpe/Reuters)Reuters - At least 10 people were killed and 26 wounded in a series of shootings around India's financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday night, with two five-star hotels among the targets in what police called a terror attack.


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