London Train Bombings Strike Adds to Global Fear
London and Madrid terrorist links dominate the report as the UN condemns the attacks. Survivors describe chaos in the Underground with blood and smoke while responders convert a hotel into a makeshift hospital.
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London Bombings Kill Dozens on Transit and Bus Attacks
Officials report at least 38 dead in London including bus victims with toll rising to about 50 per French minister. Over 700 wounded with 45 in serious condition. Attacks struck three Underground stations and a Russell Square bus, with two Knoxville sisters among the injured. Prime Minister Blair denounces terrorism while stressing Muslim divisions.
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Transit security under scrutiny after London bombings
U S mass transit faces higher risk with only 250 million in federal funding versus 20 billion for air travel. Critics say riders rely on buses and trains daily, while officials cite practical limits and measures like bomb sniffing dogs and screenings as progress.
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Eastern Iowa transit agencies bolster security after DHS alert
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City buses increase inspections and patrols following Homeland Security’s shift from code yellow to code orange for public transit. Operators walk buses each trip, monitor routes, and report suspicious activity to police, with intercity Burlington Trailways also heightening checks.
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Western allies rally as Britain backs Iraq war more firmly
Analysts say Madrid blasts may boost support for Bush and Blair by reinforcing anti-terror cooperation. The attacks could isolate opponents in the US Europe and London and bolster resolve to continue action in Iraq and against terrorism. Leaders vow to persist despite protests.
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