CANBERRA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday told Australian travelers to maintain their vigilance while traveling overseas and urged international partners to "redouble" efforts to rid the globe of the scourge of terrorism.

    While speaking in the parliament, Rudd said, "Australians, particularly when overseas, must continue to be vigilant. Australians when overseas will continue to be at risk from terrorism."

    "Despite massive efforts by governments around the world ... groups like al-Qaeda and other groups have proven to be resilient and innovative," Rudd said.

    He paid tribute to the two Australians who lost their lives in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.

    Brett Gilbert Taylor, 49, and Doug Markell, 71, both from Sydney, were killed and another four Australians were injured in the violence that wracked the Indian financial capital for three days.

    Rudd urged, "It is important at this troubled time that India and Pakistan work together to deal with the challenge of terrorism, to counter terrorism and to root out those groups who have been responsible."

    All of the gunmen were said to be from Pakistan and security experts believe Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba was behind the assault.





News Analysis: Mumbai attacks reveal deep-rooted conflicts in India

By Zhou Jun, Lian Haidong & Fei Liena

    NEW DELHI, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The terrorist attacks in India's financial capital Mumbai starting Wednesday night have shocked the world with their brazenness and brutality. The attacks have added to a mounting sense of insecurity in the city and people are still struggling to come to terms with the fallout from the three-day rampage. Full story

59-hour Mumbai terror siege comes to end

    MUMBAI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- India's longest terror nightmare that lasted for almost 59 hours ended Saturday as commandos from the National Security Guard (NSG), the Indian Army and the Indian Navy eliminated three militants who had taken over the iconic Taj Mahal hotel.

    "Finally, we have been able to win the battle and do the job (assigned to us)," NSG head J.K. Dutt told reporters.Full story

Over 13 foreigners killed in Mumbai terror attacks

   NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- At least 13 foreigners were killed and 22 injured in the Mumbai terror attacks since it happened Wednesday night, officials said Saturday.

    The earlier data released by India's Home Ministry on Friday said that eight foreign nationals were dead. The deceased included three German nationals, two Americans and one each from Japan, Canada and Australia. Full story