May 1, 2010 9:15 PM

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30 people killed in two blasts in Somalia

In Somalia, atleast 30 people were killed and more than 70 others injured by blasts inside the main mosque in the capital Mogadishu today. <br/><br/>The explosions took place near Abdalla Shideye mosque in the Bakara market as people were attending prayers. <br/><br/>Abdalla Shideye mosque is often used by al-Shabaab Islamists to deliver speeches. <br/><br/>One report said a senior member of the al-Shabab militia Fuad Mohamed Khalaf, known as Fuad Shongole was the target. He was said to have been injured. <br/><br/>The Islamists, who are linked to al-Qaeda, are credited with having brought greater stability to the part of the country under their control.<br/>

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