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December 6, 2008 Saturday
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MUMBAI - EXPLOSIVES were found at a private nursing home in the western Indian city of Nagpur, prompting the evacuation of dozens of people, local media reported on Saturday.

 
Terrorists were on drugs?

MUMBAI - ISLAMISTS militants who attacked Mumbai and killed more than 160 people probably took drugs to stay alert throughout their murderous siege, a report quoting senior police officials said Saturday.

Police said 10 gunmen who held hostages at two hotels and a Jewish prayer centre for 60 hours last week had likely taken amphetamines to remain alert without food or sleep for long stretches, the Hindustan Times reported.

Man arrested for dumping body

TOKYO - A 21-YEAR-OLD Japanese man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly dumping the body of a naked, unconscious five-year-old girl who was later confirmed dead, police said.

India airports tighten security

NEW DELHI - SECURITY at airports across India was stepped up Saturday on new information about possible jet hijackings, officials said, one week after gunmen went on a shooting spree in Mumbai, killing 163 people.

   
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