London bomb attack toll rises as rescue teams reach tunnel remains
In Russell Square tunnel crews found more bodies as authorities warned the death toll would climb from the explosions on three subway lines and a double decker bus. Ninety-nine words?
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Senate vows to restore transit security funds
Senate budget aides say the $50 million cut to rail and transit security will be restored when Congress returns. The committee slashed grants by a third from $150 million this year, with House and Senate negotiations shaping a broader security package amid pressure for larger add ons.
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Cell phone found in bus debris in London blast
London police confirmed 49 dead after bombings at three subway stations and a bus. Jamie Gordon's coworkers found his cell phone amid the No 30 bus wreckage as investigators warned the death toll may rise. Bus driver George Psaradakis survived and spoke of the horror, while others search for missing victims and hope for loved ones in hospitals.
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Iraq urges keeping diplomats in Baghdad amid threats
Iraq appealed to global partners to defy al Qaida and keep diplomats in Baghdad despite the claimed killing of Egypt s envoy and threats against supporters of the US backed administration. A US commander said more must be done to protect foreign diplomats as violence edges lower.
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Simple Homemade Bombs Used in London Attacks
London police say the three Underground car bombs and a double decker bus bomb weighed under 10 pounds each and fit in a backpack. An explosives expert noted crude homemade devices likely timed. Officials consider al Qaida links while authorities pursue leads and online claims of responsibility.
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London Muslims Gather for Friday Prayers After Attacks
Thousands of Muslims prayed at East London Mosque amid condemning the bombings and fearing backlash. An imam urged confidence in identity as hate mail and a threat disrupted the prayers, with a few officers present. Some worshippers felt safer in London’s tolerant, cosmopolitan tradition.
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