U.S. Embassy warns of attacks in India

Foreign militants, possibly from al-Qaida, may be planning to bomb New Delhi and Bombay, the U.S. Embassy warned Friday, raising fears that Osama bin Laden's network may be targeting India for its rising economic power and links to the United States. An e-mail sent to Americans registered with the embassy said New Delhi, the capital, and Bombay, the country's financial and entertainment hub, were targeted for attacks around India's Independence Day celebrations Tuesday. The embassy warning said the "likely targets include major airports, key central Indian government offices, and major gathering places such as hotels and markets."