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Somalia Presidential Palace Attacked

HeadlineFeb 21, 2014

In news from Somalia, the presidential palace in Mogadishu has come under attack. Police said a huge car bomb exploded outside the gates, then militants attempted to shoot their way into the compound. It is unclear how many people have died. The United Nations’ top envoy to the country said the Somalian president survived the attack.

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