The new president of Somalia has survived an assassination attempt just two days after being voted in. Suicide bombers targeted a hotel where he was holding a news conference - eight people, including the attackers, were killed. The rebel group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility.

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New Somali President Survives Al Shabaab Assassination Bid

The country's newly elected president has survived an assassination attempt by militia group Al Shabaab, after two vehicles laced with explosives targeted the hotel he is staying ... Read more »

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