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Watch in pics how Islamic militants attacked Somalian presidential palace, 11 killed

Mogadishu, Somalia: Nine al-Shabab militants wearing military fatigues and carrying guns and grenades died after attacking the presidential palace with two car bombs on Friday, in an assault the president called a "media spectacular" by



"Al-Shabaab are known to frequent the market to purchase weapons and ammunition and were easily identifiable by the salesmen there," the report said.

Somalia's government has not responded publicly to the report and did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.

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