Reid to retire from Senate after five terms in 2016
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid announced he will not seek another term and backing Schumer for his successor while Durbin plans to run for Democratic whip. Reid cited eye injury recovery and a desire to focus resources on the caucus to regain Senate control. Obama lauded Reid as an ally before noting the run now moves to successors in Nevada and national leadership.
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Al Shabab attack on Mogadishu hotel leaves many dead
Militants blasted into Maka Al Mukarramah hotel in Mogadishu taking positions inside and killing at least nine people. Police report says gunmen held civilians as Somali special forces tried to dislodge them. one survivor described killings inside. Al Shabab claimed responsibility for the assault on the government and foreigner frequented hotel amid Somalia's ongoing instability.
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