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State Department Issues Europe Alert

Staff / Truthdig Oct 4, 2010 The State Department has warned Americans traveling to and living in Europe that the entire continent faces a heightened risk of terrorist attack. Authorities fear that al-Qaida is planning something like the 2008 Mumbai shooting spree that killed 166 people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pakistani Convicted for Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2010 On Monday, Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving suspect captured during the three-day terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, in November 2008, was found guilty of multiple charges in an Indian court. Kasab now awaits sentencing -- and possibly the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

More Than 170 Killed in Mumbai Terror Attacks

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2008 On Saturday, officials in Mumbai continued hunting for clues, and for bodies, in the wake of the terror siege that began Wednesday in the Indian megalopolis. More than 170 people are known dead. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Searching for Answers in Mumbai

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2008 Who was responsible for this week's siege in Mumbai? Some clues had emerged in the Indian metropolis by Thursday night, as the crisis appeared to be winding down, although the fate of several hostages still hung in the balance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Coordinated Attacks Kill at Least 100 in Mumbai

Staff / Truthdig Nov 27, 2008 India's busiest city came under fire Thursday morning (local time) as gunmen attacked at least seven targets, including two luxury hotels, a train station and a hospital. The attacks killed at least 100 people and injured hundreds more. Officials said the death toll included the head of Mumbai's counterterrorism unit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )