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Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 32

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 32: "MOGADISHU, Somalia – A suicide bomber and gunmen wearing military uniforms attacked a hotel near Somalia's presidential palace Monday, sparking a running gun battle with security forces. At least 32 people were killed, including six Somali parliamentarians.

A parliamentarian who was at the Muna Hotel said there were 'dead bodies all over' and he labeled the scene a massacre.

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