Western powers deplore 'disgraceful' Pakistan hotel bombing

Western powers condemned the "disgraceful" attack on an Islamabad hotel that killed at least 60 people, voicing their resolve to support Pakistan in the fight against violent extremism. Swift condemnation came from Washington, where the White House said the attack in Pakistan was yet another wake-up call about the global threat from extremism. "This is a reminder of the threat we all face," said national Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe in a statement.  "The United States will stand with Pakistan's democratically elected government as they confront this challenge," he added. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said: "This latest bombing attack in Islamabad is yet another shocking and disgraceful attack without justification." The entire international community should deplore it, he added. Britain stood "shoulder-to-shoulder with the government of Pakistan against the violent extremists who have no answers but only offer death and mayhem," said Miliband.