Obama condemns deadly attacks on Moscow subway - Summary

Mon, 29 Mar 2010

Washington- US President Barack Obama condemned Monday's suicide attacks on the Moscow subway that killed at least 38 people and expressed solidarity with the Russian people.

"The American people stand united with the people of Russia in opposition to violent extremism and heinous terrorist attacks that demonstrate such disregard for human life, and we condemn these outrageous acts," Obama said in a statement released by the White House.

Authorities believe two female suicide bombers carried out separate morning attacks on the metro system in what was the worst terrorist attack on the Russian capital in six years. At least 35 others are believed to have been injured.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost loved ones, and I wish all who sustained injuries a successful recovery," Obama said.

Meanwhile, US authorities were stepping up security in the subway stations in Washington and New York. Metro authorities in Washington announced there would be security sweeps throughout the day.

Source: Earth Times.
Link: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/316311,obama-condemns-deadly-attacks-on-moscow-subway--summary.html.