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"Cowardly Act Of Terrorism": India Condemns Somalia Hotel Attack
India on Saturday expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the victims and assured India stands with the Government and people of Somalia in their fight against terrorism.
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8 Civilians Dead In Siege At Somalian Hotel By Al-Shabaab Terrorists
At least eight civilians have been confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist terrorists on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen holed up inside.
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Somalia Political Impasse Over Holding Of Election "Disappointing": India
India has termed as "disappointing" the political impasse over the holding of elections in Somalia and said this delay will embolden Al-Shabaab and other armed groups to gain ground and continue their terror acts that will subvert democratic gains made so far.
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Al-Shabaab Terror Group Attacks US Military Base, EU Convoy In Somalia
The Al-Shabaab terrorist group claimed responsibility for an attack on a US base in Somalia on Monday, as the European Union confirmed a separate strike against a convoy of Italian advisers.
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US 9/11 Survivor, Kenyan "Buddies" Among Nairobi Terror Attack Victims
An American who survived the 9/11 attacks, two best friends from Kenya who worked to help Somalia, and a British development professional were among at least 14 people killed when Somali militants raided a posh hotel complex in Nairobi.
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Melbourne Knife Attack "Terror" Act; Accused Drove Truck With Gas Bottles
Australian police on Friday said they are now treating a deadly knife attack in Melbourne as an act of terror, adding that the suspect was originally from Somalia and was known to intelligence authorities.
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At Least 10 Killed In Somalia Minibus Attack
At least 10 people were killed when Shabaab terrorists drove an explosives-laden minibus into local government offices in the Somali capital Mogadishu today, according to the security ministry.
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At Least 18 Killed In Mogadishu Restaurant Attack
A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab terrorists on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia's capital Mogadishu ended Thursday morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said.
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Donald Trump Signs New Travel Ban Against 6 Nations, Leaves Iraq Out
US President Donald Trump has signed a fresh immigration order in which six Muslim-majority nations have been named. As expected, the list has left Iraq out. The nations named include Yemen, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia. The ban, which will last for 90 days, comes into effect from March 16.
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White House Hints At Including Pakistan In Donald Trump's Travel Ban List
The White House today hinted that Pakistan could be included in US President Donald Trump's travel ban list. Trump recently signed an executive order that imposed a temporary ban on the arrival of citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.
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Kenyan Army Denies Al Shabaab's Claim Of Killing Troops In Raid On Thursday
The terror group al Shabaab said on Friday its fighters killed dozens of Kenyan troops when they attacked a remote military base in Somalia on Thursday, a claim the Kenyan army denied.
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Who Is The US-Designated 'Terrorist' Leading ISIS In Somalia?
A middle-aged Somali-born cleric with a bright orange beard was this week put on a US terror list, accused of heading ISIS in East Africa.
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Gunmen Take Hostages After A Huge Blast At Somalia Hotel
Gunmen who stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital have taken an unknown number of hotel guests hostage, police said today, as the attackers set up snipers on the rooftop and were throwing grenades.
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'Massive Explosion' Hits Somalian Hotel
A huge blast rocked a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu today, followed by heavy machinegun fire, said an AFP photographer at the scene.
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Many Fight For Al-Shabab For Money: Somalian President
Somalia's president says military forces have made inroads in their fight against al-Shabab militants but the key to defeating them lies in providing better opportunities for the country's youth.
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"Cowardly Act Of Terrorism": India Condemns Somalia Hotel Attack
India on Saturday expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the victims and assured India stands with the Government and people of Somalia in their fight against terrorism.
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8 Civilians Dead In Siege At Somalian Hotel By Al-Shabaab Terrorists
At least eight civilians have been confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist terrorists on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen holed up inside.
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Somalia Political Impasse Over Holding Of Election "Disappointing": India
India has termed as "disappointing" the political impasse over the holding of elections in Somalia and said this delay will embolden Al-Shabaab and other armed groups to gain ground and continue their terror acts that will subvert democratic gains made so far.
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Al-Shabaab Terror Group Attacks US Military Base, EU Convoy In Somalia
The Al-Shabaab terrorist group claimed responsibility for an attack on a US base in Somalia on Monday, as the European Union confirmed a separate strike against a convoy of Italian advisers.
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US 9/11 Survivor, Kenyan "Buddies" Among Nairobi Terror Attack Victims
An American who survived the 9/11 attacks, two best friends from Kenya who worked to help Somalia, and a British development professional were among at least 14 people killed when Somali militants raided a posh hotel complex in Nairobi.
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Melbourne Knife Attack "Terror" Act; Accused Drove Truck With Gas Bottles
Australian police on Friday said they are now treating a deadly knife attack in Melbourne as an act of terror, adding that the suspect was originally from Somalia and was known to intelligence authorities.
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At Least 10 Killed In Somalia Minibus Attack
At least 10 people were killed when Shabaab terrorists drove an explosives-laden minibus into local government offices in the Somali capital Mogadishu today, according to the security ministry.
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At Least 18 Killed In Mogadishu Restaurant Attack
A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab terrorists on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia's capital Mogadishu ended Thursday morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said.
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Donald Trump Signs New Travel Ban Against 6 Nations, Leaves Iraq Out
US President Donald Trump has signed a fresh immigration order in which six Muslim-majority nations have been named. As expected, the list has left Iraq out. The nations named include Yemen, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia. The ban, which will last for 90 days, comes into effect from March 16.
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White House Hints At Including Pakistan In Donald Trump's Travel Ban List
The White House today hinted that Pakistan could be included in US President Donald Trump's travel ban list. Trump recently signed an executive order that imposed a temporary ban on the arrival of citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.
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Kenyan Army Denies Al Shabaab's Claim Of Killing Troops In Raid On Thursday
The terror group al Shabaab said on Friday its fighters killed dozens of Kenyan troops when they attacked a remote military base in Somalia on Thursday, a claim the Kenyan army denied.
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Who Is The US-Designated 'Terrorist' Leading ISIS In Somalia?
A middle-aged Somali-born cleric with a bright orange beard was this week put on a US terror list, accused of heading ISIS in East Africa.
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Gunmen Take Hostages After A Huge Blast At Somalia Hotel
Gunmen who stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital have taken an unknown number of hotel guests hostage, police said today, as the attackers set up snipers on the rooftop and were throwing grenades.
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'Massive Explosion' Hits Somalian Hotel
A huge blast rocked a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu today, followed by heavy machinegun fire, said an AFP photographer at the scene.
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Many Fight For Al-Shabab For Money: Somalian President
Somalia's president says military forces have made inroads in their fight against al-Shabab militants but the key to defeating them lies in providing better opportunities for the country's youth.
