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British Officials Say They Had No Warning

Britain's security agencies were focused on security at Gleneagles, Scotland, for the opening of the Group of 8 summit meeting.
New York Times - July 7, 2005
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G-8 Meeting's Focus Shifts to Terrorism

Group of Eight talks turned into a forum for President Bush and other world leaders to express their unity in confronting terrorism.
New York Times - July 7, 2005

N.Y. Tightens Transit Security

Wary commuters in New York City largely appeared to stick to their routines today as government and police officials intensified security around mass transit facilities and elsewhere after the deadly explosions in London.
New York Times - July 7, 2005

U.S. Raises Threat Level for Mass Transit

Government and transit officials across New York and the country were intensifying security today in response to the series of deadly explosions during the morning rush in London.
New York Times - July 7, 2005

After Coordinated Bombs, London Is Stunned, Bloodied and Stoic

An unknown group claimed responsibility on an Arabic Web site, but authorities said it was too early to settle on one suspect.
New York Times - July 7, 2005

Markets Recover From Early Sell-Off

Global financial markets rebounded after today's bombings in London, reflecting the fact that investors around the world are learning to deal with terrorists attacks.
New York Times - July 7, 2005

NHL dispute 'has been resolved'

Reports claim the NHL and players' union have agreed a deal to end the season-long lockout.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Fans urged to buy recycled Potter

US environmentalists urge Harry Potter fans to buy Canadian recycled paper copies of book six.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Brazil set for vote on gun ban

Brazil's Congress approves a plan for a nationwide referendum on whether to ban the sale of firearms.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Bomb chaos closes gigs, theatres

REM and Queen postpone gigs and West End shows are scrapped after bomb blasts in London.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Emergency pill sex fears allayed

Making the morning after pill available to buy in chemists has not caused more people to practise unsafe sex, say experts.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

G8 prepares climate change statement

A compromise deal on action on climate change that would enable all G8 leaders to claim victory is expected to be announced Friday morning.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Politicians condemn London attack

Political leaders in Northern Ireland unite in their condemnation of Thursday's terrorist attack in London.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Markets recover from worst levels

Global markets recover from lows as the market takes stock of the financial impact of the London bomb blasts on Thursday.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Galloway: Bombings price of Iraq

Anti-war MP George Galloway calls the London attacks "despicable" but adds they were the price of UK foreign policy.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

London bombings toll rises to 38

Four terror attacks on London's transport network leave 38 people dead and 700 injured.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Captors kill Egypt envoy to Iraq

Cairo confirms that its envoy to Baghdad has been killed, five days after being kidnapped in the Iraqi capital.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Mayor condemns 'cowardly' attack

London's mayor denounces the attacks on the city as "cowardly".
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Reporters' Log: London bombs

Reporters' logs
BBC News - July 7, 2005

Blair says 'terror will not win'

Tony Blair says the UK will not be intimidated, as his foreign secretary says the attacks bear al-Qaeda's hallmarks.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

G8 prepares for big declarations

Tony Blair returns to Gleneagles as G8 leaders prepare to make a string of announcements on Friday.
BBC News - July 7, 2005

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