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At Least 26 Killed In Terrorist Attack In Somalia

Two Americans and a prominent Somali-Canadian journalist were among those killed.
Posted at 3:00 PM, Jul 14, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-14 15:00:18-04

At least 26 people were killed in an attack on a hotel in Somalia on Friday. Extremist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility.

The BBC reports a suicide bomber rammed the hotel and gunmen ran into the building and opened fire.

Two Americans and a prominent Somali-Canadian journalist were among those killed in the attack.

Additional reporting by Newsy affiliate CNN.