Indian Troops Closing In on Gunmen Holding Dozens Hostage in Mumbai Terror Attacks

DEVELOPING: Hostages were being rescued from two luxury hotels after a gunfight between the Indian army and armed gunman in Mumbai, India, following attacks by terrorist gunmen who, eyewitnesses said, appeared to be targeting Americans and Britons.

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At least 100 people were rescued from the Taj Mahal, ending the encounter there. The terrorists also targeted a popular tourist attraction and a crowded train station, killing at least 78 and injuring 200, police and witnesses said. An organization calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen claimed it was behind attacks in the nation's financial capitals, which began late Wednesday night. Nine suspected terrorists had been caught, India's NMTV reported, and two were killed. More...

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