Coverage dated September 22, 2023

A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 18 people, authorities say

Headline from WHAS Louisville

An official confirmed the deaths and said half of the wounded are in critical condition and need to be airlifted to Somalia's capital for advanced medical treatment.

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  1. WHAS Louisville

    A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 18 people, authorities say (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    An official confirmed the deaths and said half of the wounded are in critical condition and need to be airlifted to Somalia's capital for advanced medical treatment.

  2. Washington Times

    A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 15 people, authorities say (opens Washington Times)

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    An explosives-laden vehicle detonated Saturday at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne, killing at least 15 people and wounding 40 others, authorities said.

  3. The Guardian

    Dozens killed and injured by truck bomb explosion in Somalian city (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Detonation took place at security checkpoint in Beledweyne, killing at least 18 people

  4. Digital Journal

    Suicide truck bomber kills 13 in central Somalia: police (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    African Union forces, seen here in Mogadishu, are due to be wound down by the end of next year - Copyright AFP/File FRED TANNEAUA suicide bomber killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in central Somalia Saturday after driving a truck packed with explosives towards a security checkpoint, triggering…

  5. CBS News

    Car bombing at Somali checkpoint kills at least 15, officials say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne.

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