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Man charged in 2008 Mumbai bombing
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A Chicago man has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the 2008 terrorist attack in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Mumbai remembers
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Ceremonies are being held in Mumbai to mark the first anniversary of a series of devastating terrorist attacks. Police have paraded in the Indian city, a memorial has been inaugurated and a candle-lit prayer service held.The attacks, which began on November 26, 2008 left 174 people dead, including nine gunmen. Marco Werman talks with correspondent Tinku Ray, who is in Mumbai for the commemoration. Download MP3
India’s Muslim community – part 3
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Mumbai is marking the first anniversary of coordinated terrorist attacks on the Indian city. On Thursday, a few big-name movie stars will join an inter-faith ceremony commemorating the dead. Mumbai dominated by Bollywood, and there are many Muslims both behind and in front of the camera. But the film industry rarely depicts their lives, in the final part of her series on India’s Muslim minority, Miranda Kennedy reports from Bollywood. Download MP3
India’s Muslim community – part 2
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India is on high alert this week as the country marks the one year anniversary of strikes that paralyzed Mumbai last year. As we heard in part one, Muslims in India have largely not been radicalized, however that hasn’t stopped the police from targeting suspected homegrown terrorists. In the second part of her series, Miranda Kennedy reports on the growing alienation of Mumbai’s Muslims. Download MP3
India’s Muslim community
One year ago, 10 militants arrived from Pakistan in Mumbai, India. They fanned out across the city to attack hotels and other targets. It took almost three days for the Indian authorities to end the violence. The Muslim community was terrified of a backlash, fortunately it never came. Miranda Kennedy reports on the lives of India’s Muslims in a three part series.
India’s Muslim community – part 1
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One year ago, 10 militants arrived from Pakistan in Mumbai, India. They fanned out across the city to attack hotels and other targets. It took almost three days for the Indian authorities to end the violence. The Muslim community was terrified of a backlash, fortunately it never came. Miranda Kennedy has the first in her series of reports about the lives of India’s Muslims. Download MP3
Cell phone symphony
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For today’s Global Hit, German audio technician Hans Koch who went to Mumbai, India to compose, with an audience, a cell phone symphony.
Mumbai attacks trial
The lone surviving gunman from Mumbai attacks last November has been telling a court in India about his recruitment in Pakistan. Rand Corporation analyst Christine Fair tells host Lisa Mullins that Indians are wondering whether those who planned the attack in Pakistan will face trial.
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Geo Quiz and Answer
On Wednesday, millions of people across Asia will witness the longest total solar eclipse that will happen this century. For today’s Geo Quiz we asked you where the eclipse will appear first and last. It will first be visible at dawn in India’s Gulf of Khambhat, just north of Mumbai and last from Nikumaroro Island in the South Pacific nation of Kiribati.
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Total eclipse
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We’re chasing the sun in the Geo Quiz: on Wednesday, millions of people across Asia will witness the longest total solar eclipse that will happen this century. We want you to name two places: one is the country that will be the first to see the full eclipse and the other will be the last place where the full eclipse will be visible from land.
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