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On 26/11 anniversary, US says standing with India in fight against terror

On 26/11 anniversary, US says standing with India in fight against terror

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. At least 166 people, including six Americans and nine terrorists, were killed and over 300 others were injured in the attacks which began on November 26, 2008.

'We have risen from the ashes of 26/11'

'We have risen from the ashes of 26/11'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Kia Scherr, who lost her husband and daughter in the 26/11 attacks, and calls Mumbai her second home, paid tribute to the victims, a day ahead of the fourth anniversary. A Ganesh Nadar reports from the Gateway of India.

Kasab hanging ends unfinished chapter of 26/11: US victim

Kasab hanging ends unfinished chapter of 26/11: US victim

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

An American national who lost both her husband and daughter in the 26/11 terror attacks said the hanging of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab has removed an "irritant" from the city of Mumbai and help the city to move on.

'I don't want Kasab to be given a death sentence'

'I don't want Kasab to be given a death sentence'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A year ago, Kia Scherr lost her husband and 13-year-old daughter in the Mumbai terror attacks. Yet, reports Arthur J Pais from Virginia, USA, they remain a constant presence in her life, as she channels grief into service.

'A heartfelt connection with the Obamas'

'A heartfelt connection with the Obamas'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

'The whole time we were talking, we were holding hands and he looked right in my eyes. It was very moving.'