Blogging Mumbai

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by martijn.
Categories: Blogosphere, International Terrorism.

It seems that the blogosphere is doing quite a good job in covering the Mumbai attacks. In particular because of Twitter feeds it is actually much easier and powerful to portray an authentic sense of what is happening:

Global Voices Online » India: Twitting The Terror

#mumbai Twitter Search

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Also several weblogs of course are covering the events: (more…)

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Mumbai Attacks

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by martijn.
Categories: International Terrorism.

Mumbai has been hit by several attacks for which a group calling itself Deccan Muhajedeen has claimed responsibility. You can updates from local bloggers at Mumbai Metblogs India,at Groundreport and at Global Voices.

Mumbai gunmen kill 80, Western hostages taken | Reuters

Gunmen killed at least 80 people in a series of attacks in India’s financial capital Mumbai and troops began moving into two five-star hotels on Thursday where Western hostages were being held, local television said.

Gunfire and explosions were heard at the landmark Taj Mahal hotel and thick plumes of smoke rose from the building, witnesses said. There were also explosions at the Oberoi hotel and firing at a hospital where gunmen were surrounded.

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