Islamists claim rout of US-tied forces in Somalia
Antiterror efforts of CIA suffer a blow
PRETORIA -- Islamic fighters claimed control over the Somali capital of Mogadishu yesterday following weeks of deadly street battles that left hundreds dead and wounded, dealing a major blow to US counterterrorism efforts in the Horn of Africa region. (Full article: 1151 words)
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