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...people were allowed to leave their homes, residents remained cautious—a contrast to previously indifferent attitudes to smaller-scale bombings. “Bombay is a city where whatever happens, you get back on your feet, ready to go,” she said, using the British name for the city. “Everyone was too scared to go anywhere.”Tobacowala said she was sadden as well as frustrated by the attacks.“What do these people want? What do they want from us and what do they want from the world...
...couple of bright lights shine among the sputtering fairy lights on British main streets. Young shoppers seem immune to the fears of their elders and are still flocking to stores such as Top Shop and H&M that offer high fashion at lowly prices. And the pound's weakness may yet boost tourism among foreign visitors hoping to snap up discounted goods at beneficial exchange rates. "The pound has declined 10% against the Euro and 28% against dollar compared to last year," says Elliott Frisby of the tourist authority Visit Britain. "There's never been a better time to holiday...
...classic lingerie styles reputed to find favor with the Queen alongside racier, French maid-themed numbers, is also deserted, but two perky salesgirls claim weekend trade is brisk. "Once people have tried our bras, they always come back," says one. "Everybody wants that uplift." It's a sentiment gloomy British retailers and their gloomier customers must surely endorse...
...would want to cause maximum damage and run. I didn't think they'd want to lay siege to the entire hotel. I didn't think they'd come into rooms, and start coming into the upper levels. Then I saw on TV that they were targeting American and British citizens, and I thought my Australian [passport] wouldn't save me. Especially since I'm a Jew, and what could be worse when confronted by an Islamist terrorist...
...when things like this happen do we understand that we are partners in the same battle. This is a reminder to the world. We are the target, and it's not just Israel but the whole Western world. As we understand it, they were looking for guests with American, British, and Israeli citizenship." Several Israeli tourists and businessmen were among those held hostage in the Taj and Oberoi hotels but later managed to escape or were freed...