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Hostages Taken at Mumbai Jewish Center

Police prepare to raid building; rabbi among those inside

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 27, 2008 6:08 AM CST

(Newser) – Among the targets of the ongoing terrorist attacks in Mumbai was Chabad House, an important center for Jewish visitors to Mumbai. Conflicting reports suggest that at least four armed men are holding several hostages, including a rabbi. As the Financial Times reports, the targeting of... Read full story »

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