World stands by India

United States president elect Barack Obama joined the American government in strongly condemning Wednesday's series of "horrific attacks" in Mumbai and asked Washington to work with India to root out and destroy terrorist networks worldwide. Condemning the series of attacks in the Indian financial capital, the State Department said the US stands ready to support the Indian authorities in dealing with the situation, while the White House said it was seeking more information. We are monitoring the situation very closely and stand ready to support the Indian authorities as they deal with this horrific series of attacks, the State Department said in a statement. Obama, who takes office Jan 20, quickly weighed in. President elect Obama strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Brooke Anderson, his spokesperson on national security, said in statement. These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism, she said. The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks.

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