Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

Several sites in the major metropolitan city of Mumbai were attacked by terrorists the night of Nov. 26, 2008. The most prominent target was the Taj Mahal Hotel. More than 80 have been reported dead and 200 wounded in the attacks.

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Pakistan court charges seven over Mumbai attacks

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A Pakistani anti-terror court on Wednesday charged seven suspects in connection with the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people one year ago, a defence lawyer said. The men were indicted at the court in a high security prison in the city of Rawalpindi on the eve of the first anniversary of India's worst militant attacks, which dramatically soured relations with rival Pakistan. All those in the dock pleaded not guilty to the charges. The seven people Pakistan arrested over the November 26-29 siege on India's financial capital included the alleged mastermind of the operation, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, and alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Zarar Shah. ... Read Full Story

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Synagogue memorial service for Mumbai attacks victims

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Candles were lit on Wednesday for the 166 people who were killed in last year's militant attacks in Mumbai, with calls for unity to fight and defeat extremism around the world. Local faith leaders and diplomats from some of the countries that lost nationals gathered at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue in south Mumbai for prayers and tributes to the victims on the eve of the first anniversary. More than 300 other people were injured in the attacks, which saw 10 heavily-armed Islamist gunmen storm multiple targets in India's financial capital on November 26, 2008, sparking 60 hours of terror. One of the targets was ... Read Full Story

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Pakistan charges seven over Mumbai attacks: lawyer

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A Pakistani court on Wednesday charged seven suspects in connection with the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people one year ago, a defence lawyer said. The men were indicted at an anti-terrorism court in a high security prison in the city of Rawalpindi on the eve of the first anniversary of India's worst militant attacks, which dramatically soured relations with rival Pakistan. All seven pleaded not guilty to the charges. Among the seven, who were arrested by Pakistan over the November 26-29 siege on India's financial capital, are alleged mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and alleged key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Zarar Shah. "All seven of ... Read Full Story

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US welcomes Pakistani charges over Mumbai attacks

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The United States welcomed Wednesday a Pakistani court's decision to charge seven suspects in connection with the Mumbai attacks. "These indictments are an important step. Pakistan has pledged it would... do what is necessary to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice," a State Department official told AFP on the condition of anonymity. "That is certainly a positive step but... a lot more needs to be done to make sure these types of attacks don't emanate anywhere from Pakistani soil," the official added. A Pakistani anti-terror court on Wednesday charged seven suspects in connection with the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people one ... Read Full Story

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Pakistan court 'indicts seven over Mumbai attacks'

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A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday indicted seven suspects over last year's Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people and all those in the dock pleaded not guilty, a defence lawyer said. Pakistan has been holding seven suspects in connection with the November 26-29 siege in India's financial capital, including the alleged mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and alleged key Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Zarar Shah. "All seven of them have been indicted, including Lakhvi. The accused pleaded not guilty as evidence is not supported by the charges," lawyer Shahbaz Rajput told AFP by telephone. "They have been indicted under the anti-terrorism act and the Pakistani penal code," ... Read Full Story

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Pakistan charges seven suspects in Mumbai attacks

Fire in a window of the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, India, November 27, 2008. The hotel was one of several places attacked on November 26th. The attacks left 166 people dead. ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakis...

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Morning Brief: Pakistan charges seven for Mumbai attack

Pakistan charges seven for Mumbai attack Top story: Pakistan has charged seven men with involvement in last year's Mumbai terrorist attacks. The indictments come just before the first anniversary of the attacks. The seven suspects -- all alleged members of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba -- have pleaded not guilty. They could face the death penalty if convicted. Those indicted include Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, one of the founders...

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Singh warns Pakistan on terrorism

Security officials survey a destroyed room inside the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel after the armed siege on November 29, 2008 in Mumbai, India. The Taj Hotel was one of several locations attacked in...

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Mumbai attacks: One year on

Telegraph.co.ukMumbai attacks: One year onBBC NewsWitnesses and relatives tell the BBC's Prachi Pinglay of the horrors of last November's Mumbai (Bombay) attacks. We got the first call around 11pm from the Trident Hotel. From there we went to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at about 1am. ...Bonding over terrorDaily News & AnalysisConnecting Mumbai and KabulFinancial ExpressTalk us out of this messHindustan TimesExpress Buzz -Business Standard...

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26/11 trial on, but Kasab may be hanged in film

Zee News26/11 trial on, but Kasab may be hanged in filmDaily News & AnalysisPTI Mumbai: In real life, Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani terrorist, is yet to be pronounced guilty by the court, but in reel life he may be hanged till death for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. All those who witnessed one of the ...Ajmal Kasab: All about the known Indian face of terrorMSN IndiaEnd the Kasab showZee NewsNo privacy during...

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A long article about the Mumbai terrorist attacks of November 26th, 2008

It has been nearly a year since the Mumbai terror attacks. Journalist Jason Motlagh has written a four part article about them for The Virginia Quarterly Review. The first part is about the initial attacks and the history of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terrorist organization responsible. Part two continues describing the events of the first night as well as police and media responses. The third is about the events of the second day and includes...

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The Ugly Truth Behind 26/11 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

Mumbai terrorist attack have passed almost one year and still the wound is fresh when we hear of fresh terror attacks planning by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leaves us to think that the world will never change.Contributor: jayanti ramanPublished: Nov 16, 2009

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