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| India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has vowed to take "whatever measures are necessary" to track down those responsible for the Mumbai attacks. | India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has vowed to take "whatever measures are necessary" to track down those responsible for the Mumbai attacks. |
| In a televised address, Mr Singh called on all Indians to remain united following the co-ordinated attacks that have left 101 dead and 300 injured. | In a televised address, Mr Singh called on all Indians to remain united following the co-ordinated attacks that have left 101 dead and 300 injured. |
| At least seven sites in the city were targeted by gunmen late on Wednesday. | At least seven sites in the city were targeted by gunmen late on Wednesday. |
| Some hostages have been freed but blasts continue to be heard at three sites, including two luxury hotels. | Some hostages have been freed but blasts continue to be heard at three sites, including two luxury hotels. |
| Police chief AN Roy said hostages had been rescued from the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, but gunmen were still believed to have laid siege to the Oberoi Trident hotel. | Police chief AN Roy said hostages had been rescued from the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, but gunmen were still believed to have laid siege to the Oberoi Trident hotel. |
| Earlier, eyewitness reports from the hotels suggested the attackers were singling out British and American passport holders. | Earlier, eyewitness reports from the hotels suggested the attackers were singling out British and American passport holders. |
| If the reports are true, our security correspondent Frank Gardner says it implies an Islamist motive - attacks inspired or co-ordinated by al-Qaeda. | If the reports are true, our security correspondent Frank Gardner says it implies an Islamist motive - attacks inspired or co-ordinated by al-Qaeda. |
| A claim of responsibility has been made by a previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen. Our correspondent says it could be a hoax or assumed name for another group. | A claim of responsibility has been made by a previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen. Our correspondent says it could be a hoax or assumed name for another group. |
| Mr Singh described the attacks as "well-planned and well-orchestrated", targeting high-profile targets such as foreigners. | Mr Singh described the attacks as "well-planned and well-orchestrated", targeting high-profile targets such as foreigners. |
| "We will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure the security and safety of our citizens," he said in an address to the nation. | "We will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure the security and safety of our citizens," he said in an address to the nation. |
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