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Gunmen Shouting Islamist Slogans Storm Mali Hotel

10:49am November 20, 2015

Islamic extremists armed with guns and throwing grenades stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel, killing at least 3 people. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton and security expert Paul Melly.

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Mali Hotel Attack Strikes Home For France

9:41am November 20, 2015

France has historic ties with Mali, where gunmen took hostages at a luxury hotel in the capital Bamako. Renee Montagne talks to Gerard Araud, France's ambassador to the United States.

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At Least 3 Dead In Hotel Attack In Bamako

8:32am November 20, 2015

The events at the Radisson Blu Hotel are unfolding. More than 100 people had been taken hostage by armed attackers. Dozens have either been freed or escaped.

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Some Hostages Freed During Siege At Mali Hotel

8:09am November 20, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

A military official in Bamako, the capital of the West African Nation of Mali, says more than two dozen hostages have been freed. At least three people have been killed.

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Popular Hotel In Mali's Capital Taken Over By Gunmen

7:48am November 20, 2015

Armed attackers have taken dozens of people hostage in a luxury hotel in Bamaku, the capital of Mali. Steve Inskeep talks to Niek de Goeij of Catholic Relief Services, who lives in Bamaku.

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Gunmen Take Over Upscale Hotel In Mali's Capital

7:42am November 20, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

In West Africa, gunmen have taken over the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Reports say 170 staff and guests were taken hostage. The situation is ongoing.

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Health & Safety

Happy #WorldToiletDay! Here's What It's Like To Live Without One

12:17pm November 19, 2015

by Jane Otai

Walk to the stinky community toilet. Stand in line. Dance to keep from peeing. Curse the people inside for taking too long. Never go at night because predators lurk.

If You Follow These Signs, You'll Flush With Success: #WorldToiletDay

10:36am November 19, 2015

by Malaka Gharib

Billions of people around the world don't use flush toilets. That's why there are so many signs that explain what to do — and what not to do.

The Aedes mosquito can spread Zika virus in addition to Dengue fever and Chikungunya virus. The virus was first spotted in the Americas in 2014.

Health & Safety

Zika Virus 101: One More Mosquito-Borne Disease To Worry About

5:20pm November 18, 2015

by Rina Shaikh-Lesko

It's spread quickly in South America and was reported in Mexico this week. It's not fatal, but there's concern about a potential impact on babies born to infected moms.

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Boko Haram Kills 30 In Nigeria As Ex-Official Arrested For Embezzlement

4:32pm November 18, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

As more than 30 people die in a Boko Haram bombing Tuesday, the Nigerian government arrests a former security adviser for allegedly embezzling $2 billion earmarked to fight the terrorists.