Friday, February 26, 2010

Suicide bombing in Kabul: Headlines differ!

So, we have news media reporting on the same incident in Kabul--the Taliban carried out coordinated attacks on two hotels.
From The Hindu (India): Nine Indians killed in Taliban attack on hotels
AP:  Kabul Taliban attack shows insurgents not crippled
Daily Times (Pakistan): 17 killed as terrorists target foreigners in Kabul
Miami Herald (US): Taliban says Kabul bombs meant to drive Americans out
Yes, the perspective changes depending on where we report from, and for whom we report ....

It is awful, such violence and deaths.  I don't think it is a coincidence either that this attack happened, particularly targeted at hotels preferred by Indians, just as the Indian and Pakistani governments are exploring another round of talks

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