Pakistan officials admit Mumbai attacks were planned in Pakistan

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For the first time in public, Pakistan acknowledged that parts of the murderous attacks on Mumbai, India were planned on its soil and that they are holding several suspects. Why the sudden desire to come clean? To find answers, we turn to Alan Cowell, who is following the story for the NYTimes.com.

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