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Militants attack top Libya hotel
BBC
Africa
Militants have attacked a hotel popular with foreigners in the Libyan capital Tripoli, officials say.
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At least two gunmen stormed the Corinthia Hotel and opened fire in the reception area. A car bomb exploded outside the hotel shortly afterwards.
It is not clear whether the gunmen are still inside the hotel, and whether any civilians are trapped inside.
A Twitter account linked to Islamic State said IS militants attacked the hotel. The claim cannot be verified.
Credit : BBC
