monarchy - Mumbai attacks - Thailand
In the papers
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Gulf News - United Arab Emirates
“Commandos free Mumbai”
Gulf News publishes a photo of three commandos who were involved in the 60-hour battle to free hostages in the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. The group is seen resting in the lobby following the siege.
The Asian Age – India, United Kingdom
“Sea Warning Ignored”
According to The Asian Age, India’s local government had received four warnings since January that a terror attack on Mumbai was imminent. Officials were even told militants would travel to the country by sea. Despite these warnings, the group succeeded in carrying out their attacks.
The National - United Arab Emirates
“Welcome to the age of celebrity terrorism”
An article published in The Nation describes how militants involved in the Mumbai attacks watched international media coverage of their actions via their Blackberries. According to the paper the world has moved into a new age of terrorism.
Bangkok Post – Thailand
“Rush to get out”
According to the Bangkok Post tents have been erected at the city’s airport as tens of thousands of stranded tourists gather in the hope of returning home. About 50 international flights are leaving the country each day – but air traffic is backed up for several kilometers. Anti-government protests in Thailand have dealt a massive blow to the nation’s tourism industry.
Aujourd’hui en France
"On n’a jamais eu autant besoin des restos"
"We’ve never needed the Resos more"
France’s food distribution organisation Restos du Cœur is in particular demand this year as more and more French citizens find themselves struggling to cope amid the financial crisis. The group expects to serve 100 million meals this winter – as demand rises by 5-10%
Mail Online
"As Royals cut back on their finances, will the Princes stay off the piste?”
British princes William and Harry are the latest celebrities to have been warned to keep their Christmas celebrations low-key. Well-known for enjoying clubbing and going on their traditional skiing holiday with their father, they may well be scaling back plans for luxury holidays to concentrate on charity work instead.
