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Like 9-11, Boston Attack Threatens Global Economic Recovery (China Daily, People's Republic of China)

 

Does the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon pose a threat to a still weak global economic rebound? In this editorial from the state-run China Daily, like the attacks of September 11, 2001, the bombings have sent shock waves across the world that could do just that..

 

EDITORIAL

 

April 17, 2013

 

People’s Republic of China - China Daily – Original Article (English)

One of the three people killed in the Boston Marathon attack was this graduate student from China. Her family has requested that her name not be released.

 

CCTV NEWS VIDEO [STATE-RUN]: IMF Secretary Lin Jung-hi talks about the Boston terrorist attack, April 17, 00:01:09RealVideo

We strongly condemn the perpetrators of the Boston bombings and offer our sympathies and condolences to the victims and their relatives.

 

On Monday afternoon, two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people, including an 8-year-old boy, and injuring more than 140 others, at least 17 of whom are in a critical condition. There are reports that two unexploded bombs were found nearby. [Authorities now say there were no unexploded bombs found].

 

Images of the bloody aftermath of the blasts reveal the violence of the attack. No one has claimed responsibility and no suspects have yet been identified, but the bombs appear to show a well-organized terrorist attack.

 

The thoughts of people around the world are with the injured and the families of the victims. Any attack targeting civilians should be condemned, whatever the pretext, and those responsible should be brought to justice.

 

President Barack Obama has vowed to "find out who did this and why they did this," and make sure that any responsible individuals or groups "feel the full weight of justice."

 

The Boston blasts, the worst attack on American soil since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, raises concerns about whether the world's sole superpower has built an effective enough homeland security network. Other countries should learn from the blasts and conduct a timely and thorough overhaul of the efficacy of their own security procedures and emergency mechanisms to prevent such attacks on their soil.

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Former President George W. Bush, following the intense campaign against terror he launched overseas in the wake of the 9-11 attacks, including a war in Afghanistan and the protracted hunt for Osama bin Laden, claimed on many occasions that a complete victory had been won against the terrorists.

 

But while al-Qaeda has suffered deadly blows since bin Laden's death, the Boston bombings are a bloody reminder that terrorism has not been defeated.

 

The sense of fear the 9-11 attacks generated around the world cost the world dearly, both psychologically and economically, and the Boston bloodshed has sent similar shock waves.

 

We hope the investigation quickly determines who was responsible and that the perpetrators are quickly brought to justice, so that the fear and sense of insecurity engendered by the attack fails to dampen fragile hopes for a global economic recovery.

 

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SEE ALSO ON THIS:

Le Figaro, France: From Boston to Guantanamo: Protecting Freedom When it Hurts

Iraish Times, Ireland: 'Dark Forces' Behind Boston Murders 'Should Not Dictate Events'

Belfast Herald, North Ireland: Northern Ireland Understands Pain, and Stands With Boston

Der Spiegel, Germany: Show of Solidarity: Europe Outraged by Boston Attack
Debka File, Israel: Saudi Terror Cell, Possibly al-Qaeda, Behind Boston Bombings
Jerusalem Post, Israel: Boston, Israel and the Demands of Resilience

Sotal Iraq, Iraq: Will Americans Learn the Right Lesson from Boston Bombings?

Telegraph, U.K.: Boston Marathon Bombings - 'America the Vulnerable'

SCMP, Hong Kong: U.S. Coverage of Boston Bombing 'Holds Lessons' for China

Guardian, U.K.: After the Bomb, Mass Hysteria is Boston Terrorist's Greatest Weapon
BBC News, U.K.: Obama's Cautious Approach on Boston Attacks
Daily Mail, U.K.: 'Murdered at the Marathon'

Telegraph, U.K.: Boston Marathon is the Oldest in the World

 

 

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Posted By Worldmeets.US Apr. 17, 2013, 9:39am