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"Thousands" gather to mark three years since 7/7 London bombings

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Survivors and mourners gathered in London yesterday at the sites of the four blasts to remember those who lost their lives three years ago in the terrorist bombings.

London mayor Boris Johnson and Tessa Jowell, the government minister for the capital, joined hundreds of people at King's Cross at 8.50am, the time the first three bombs exploded, to pay tribute to the dead. Johnson left a memorial card which read: "We honour the memory of those who died on 7/7 2005, we salute the courage of those who were injured and our thoughts and prayers are with all victims and their families."

The anniversary has reawakened the debate over compensation paid to over 700 people injured in the blasts. More than 70 compensation claims are yet to be fully paid out.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has reportedly paid 90% of cases, paying out almost £7.5m.
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2 responses // "Thousands" gather to mark three years since 7/7 London bombings

  • http://current.com/items/89039727_tangocommute
    Different people have different ways of paying tribute. In London, groups of people are gathering to display unity and compassion.. through dance.

    Sounds weird but the idea is people form pairs and silently tango to counter the destruction. More details in this Current video report.
    richjm
  • Then pain of remembering and the need to do so. It's good that people have different way of expressing their appreciation and remembrance of such an event.
    J_Jammer

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