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What can be said of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai? Only that our sympathies go out to the grieving families and with best wishes for a speedy end to the attacks.
Why attack Mumbai? Because of it being an economic powerhouse founded on the Bollywood film industry with its accompanying vertical and horizontal markets. These industries are the international public face of India which spurs tourism and global companies.
The Hindustan Times is reporting 143 dead, 327 injured and declares the conflict has been ended.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Homepage/Homepage.aspx
The Times of India reports a new fire in the Taj Hotel and a terrorist has yet to be subdued.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
The Tribune is declaring the battle has been won.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20081128/index.htm
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/
BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7754676.stm
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