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The Latest: 10 dead in blast at restaurant in Somali capital

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Latest on explosion in Somalia’s capital (all times local):

5:30 p.m.

Police say the death toll in a car bombing in Somalia’s capital has risen to 16, while the al-Shabab extremist group claims responsibility.

Police Col. Mohamed Hassan tells The Associated Press that at least 17 people were wounded in the blast outside a crowded restaurant in Mogadishu.

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab often targets the capital of the Horn of Africa nation.

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2:55 p.m.

Police say at least 10 people have been killed and seven others wounded in a car bomb blast outside a restaurant in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Capt. Mohamed Hussein tells The Associated Press that most of the casualties were among people who were dining at the crowded restaurant.

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group often targets high-profile areas in Mogadishu with suicide bombings.

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2 p.m.

A Somali police officer says an explosives-laden vehicle has detonated outside a restaurant in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Capt. Mohamed Hussein says the blast occurred as the restaurant in Waberi district was crowded with diners.

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There is no immediate word of casualties.

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group often targets high-profile areas in Mogadishu with suicide bombings.

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