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What looks to be a coordinated series of bombs on London’s Underground and busses<\/a> has left dozens (at least) dead, lots more wounded. <\/p>\n

My condolences to the survivors, and my sympathies to Britain. No word as yet on claims as to who did it, nor over the timing (coincidence with the G8 summit in Scotland seems certainly possible, as a “message,” but that’s just speculation).<\/p>\n

(And, on a personal note, I’m travelling on business through London in a few weeks …)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What looks to be a coordinated series of bombs on London’s Underground and busses has left dozens (at least) dead, lots more wounded. 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