why did it turn out this way?
there was once peace and love,
now is the time for change
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March 2009
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7th July 2005; London Bombings - Impacts
Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 10:01 PM
Impacts:Political impact: Although there were security alerts at many locations, no other terrorist incidents occurred outside central London. However, the security across the UK was raised to the highest alert level. Many other countries such as Canada, United States, France and Germany raised their own terror alert status. For a period of time, US commanders ordered troops based in the UK to avoid London. Police sniper units were reported to be tailing as many as 12 Al Qaeda suspects in Britain. The covert armed teams were also ordered to shoot and kill a terror suspect, which might be carrying a bomb, if he refused to surrender. Economic impact There were limited reactions to the attack in the world economy as measured by financial market and exchange rate activity. The pound fell 0.89 cents to a 19-month low against the U.S. dollar. The markets picked up again on 8 July as it became clear that the damage caused by the bombings was not as great as initially thought. By close of trading the market had fully recovered to above its level at start of trading on 7 July. Psychological Impacts The terrorist attacks on the three tube trains and double decker bus in London, England, may leave an emotional residue that can arise at any time among the survivors. These people suffer from shocking flashbacks, nightmares, and personality changes which leave the sufferer struggling to lead a 'normal' life. For those involved, either directly or as witnesses, one of the main problems they will face in the future will be their memories, This can induce a serious and common health condition known as PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_July_2005_London_bombings http://www.distanthealer.co.uk/london_bombings_7_7_2005.htm |