Top 10 world news events in 2008

9. Mumbai hit by terrorist attack

Policemen stand guard outside the Taj Hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. Gunmen killed at least 80 people in a series of attacks in India's commercial hub Mumbai and troops began moving into two luxury hotels on Thursday where foreign hostages were being held, local television said.

During Nov. 26-29, India's financial capital, Mumbai, was shaken by a terrorist attack lasting almost 60 hours. A group calling itself the "Deccan Mujahideen" launched attacks on 10 buildings and facilities in the city, engaging in fierce firefights with Indian security forces, and took dozens of Indians and foreigners hostage in the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, the Oberoi Hotel and a Jewish center, Nariman House.

The attack left 172 dead, including at least 28 foreigners, and wounded 293 others. The event again rang the alarm bell for international anti-terror efforts.