BAMAKO, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Suspected Islamist militants attacked a hotel in central Mali used by United Nations staff on Friday, killing at least three people and exchanging fire with troops near the building, residents and military sources said.Smoke rose from the hotel and heavy weapons fire was heard as government forces moved in to dislodge the gunmen, who raided the hotel near the airport in Sevare, around 600 km (400 miles) northeast of the capital Bamako before 8 a.m. (0800 GMT).The body of a white male victim was visible in front of the hotel, a witness said. Two Malian …read more
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