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Nairobi mall siege leaves many dead and held hostages
Shoppers hid in back hallways as gunmen lobbed devices and fired inside Nairobi Westgate Mall. At least 39 people died and more than 290 injured as al Shabab claimed responsibility. Security forces fought to end the siege while foreigners were among the affected. Authorities described the operation as delicate and ongoing through the night.
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