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Updated at 1:54 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008

A look at some major attacks in India

 •  101 killed in India attacks; Americans targeted

By The Associated Press

Some major attacks in India since 2005, most blamed on Islamic militants:

  • Nov. 26, 2008: Series of shooting and grenade attacks, including two on luxury hotels, kill at least 78 people and wound 200 in Mumbai, India's main commercial city.

  • Sept. 13, 2008: At least five explosions in crowded shopping areas kill 21 and wound 100 in New Delhi, national capital.

  • July 26, 2008: Some 16 small bombs explode in Ahmedabad, killing 45.

  • July 25, 2008: Seven small bombs kill two in Bangalore, hub of India's technology industry.

  • May 13, 2008: Seven bombs hit crowded markets and streets outside Hindu temples in Jaipur, killing 80.

  • Nov. 24, 2007: Nearly simultaneous explosions rip courthouse complexes in Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad, killing 16.

  • Aug. 25, 2007: 43 people killed by three explosions at park and street-side food stall in Hyderabad.

  • May 18, 2007: Bomb during Friday prayers at historic mosque in Hyderabad kills 11 worshippers. Police later fatally shoot five people during clashes with Muslims protesting attack.

  • Feb. 19, 2007: Train heading from India to Pakistan torn apart by two bombs, sparking fire that kills 68.

  • July 11, 2006: Seven blasts rip through rail stations and commuter trains in Mumbai, killing 187.

  • March 7, 2006: Three explosions rock Hindu temple and train station in Hindu holy city of Varanasi, killing 20.

  • Oct. 29, 2005: 62 killed by three blasts at markets in New Delhi ahead of Hindu holiday of Diwali.