Gunmen attack Mali hotel

Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako. Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury hotel in Mali's capital, seizing 170 guests and staff. At least three people are dead.

Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako. Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury hotel in Mali’s capital, seizing 170 guests and staff. At least three people are dead.

(Habibou Kouyate / AFP/Getty Images)

Nov. 20, 2015 5:01 AM PT

Attack on Mali hotel

A video frame grab shows Malian police officers guarding the Radisson Blu luxury hotel during a hostage situation in Bamako, Mali.

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Attack on Mali hotel

Malian security forces evacuate a man from an area surrounding the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako.

(Habibou Kouyate / AFP/Getty Images)

Attack on Mali hotel

A video frame grab shows an armed security official in civilian clothes as he takes up position near the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali.

(Africable Television / Handout / EPA)

Mali hotel attack

Malian troops take positions outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako.

(Habibou Kouyate / AFP/Getty Images)

Mali hotel attack

Malian security forces evacuate two women from an area surrounding the Radisson Blu hotel.

(Habibou Kouyate / AFP / Getty Images)

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