Suspected Islamic Militants Kill 20 Foreigners in Terror Attack in Bangladesh
World | July 2, 2016, Saturday // 14:28
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Gunmen suspected to be Islamist militants stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in Dhaka late on Friday and took occupants hostages. The army entered the building on Saturday morning after a 12-hour siege, killing six of the attackers and rescuing 13 hostages. One of the attackers was captured.
Two police officers were also killed in the initial assult.
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Saturday that Italians were among the victims but would not give details or the toll until families are notified.
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