NEW DELHI, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The visiting U.S.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday the terror attack in Mumbai
was "the kind of terror in which al-Qaida participates."
"Whether there is a direct al-Qaida hand or not, this
is clearly the kind of terror in which al-Qaida participates," she told a press
conference during the one-day visit here.
"We are not here to jump to the conclusion that who
is responsible," the Times Now channel cited Rice as saying.
The top U.S. diplomat also appealed Pakistan to act
against terrorism. "It is time that Pakistan must act against the terrorism,"
she said. "Pakistan needs to act with urgency and resolve and needs to cooperate
fully and transparently."
Rice said it is important the terrorist act must be
prevented, adding that her presence in India was to express solidarity and
stands with India.
She said the United States would like to cooperate
with India and share information.
Rice arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday amidst
escalating tension between India and Pakistan following the attacks on
Mumbai.
News Analysis: Mumbai attacks reveal deep-rooted conflicts in India
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
Travel alerts hit India's tourism
MUMBAI, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- With the United States and Australia stepping up travel alerts for the second time in three days, terrorists appear to have succeeded in hitting India's tourism sector, The Times of India reported on Monday.
According to the travel industry, travel alerts have an immediate and negative impact on tourism and business travel in the country. Full story
India Home Minister resigns over Mumbai attacks
MUMBAI, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- India Home Minister Shivraj Patil delivered a resignation letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi Sunday morning, Congress spokesperson Jayanti Natarajan said.
Patil, facing widespread criticism for the terror attacks in Mumbai, took "moral responsibility" for the attacks and submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Singh, said the Congress spokesperson. Full story
Only 10 terrorists in Mumbai attacks confirmed by Indian police
MUMBAI, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Mumbai police probing the terror attacks confirmed on Sunday that only 10 terrorists entered the city just an hour before the attacks starting on Nov. 26, according to local NDTV.
Local media initially reported that there were 40 terrorists including 18 foreign nationals. 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
Oberoi, Nariman House secure, Taj firing still on
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Indian soldiers and policemen enter the Nariman House to rescue the hostages in Mumbai's Jewish centre, Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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MUMBAI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The terror war on Mumbai is on the verge of ending Friday night with security forces securing the 5-star Oberoi hotel and a Jewish Centre -- Nariman House, but gunmen continued to hold out inside the Taj hotel at the end of pitched combat that left 30 hostages dead.
At the Nariman House, a residential complex housing a prayer hall, commandos were air dropped from helicopters in a first such operation ever. Two militants were killed but not before five of the hostages were eliminated by them.
Hostage crisis continues in Mumbai
Mumbai, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- A hostage crisis continued in Mumbai, India, with over 10 hostages still in Taj Hotel and another 100 people being believed to be trapped in Oberoi Hotel, police said Friday.
It's over 36 hours since Mumbai was taken over by terrorist attack. And there's
