Our hearts go out to the casualties of the 4 terrorist explosions in London today,
on Tube trains at Edgware Road, between Kings's Cross and Russell Square, between Aldgate East and Liverpool Street, and on a Bus near Tavistock Square/Woburn Place, according to a statement in Parliament by the Home Secretary Charles Clarke.
4 explosions confirmed
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DEAR BRITISH FRIENDS,
HANDS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC REACHING OUT TO HOLD AND HELP. WE IN THE U.S.A. ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. WE SUPPORT AND LOVE YOU ALL. AS ALWAYS, YOUR QUIET STRENGTH, STEADFAST DETERMINATION, BRAVERY, AND RESOLVE IS JUST AMAZING. THIS MAY BE AL QUEDA BIGGEST MISTAKE TO DATE.
Please know that, as a simple American, my heart-felt sympathy is extended my family's prayers will be with you and your wonderful city. Future visits will not be hindered by the events of this tragic day.