The Latest: 10 dead in blast at restaurant in Somali capital
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Latest on explosion in Somalia's capital (all times local):
2:55 p.m.
Police say at least 10 people have been killed and seven others wounded in a car bomb blast outside a restaurant in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Capt. Mohamed Hussein tells The Associated Press that most of the casualties were among people who were dining at the crowded restaurant.
The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group often targets high-profile areas in Mogadishu with suicide bombings.
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A Somali police officer says an explosives-laden vehicle has detonated outside a restaurant in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
Capt. Mohamed Hussein says the blast occurred as the restaurant in Waberi district was crowded with diners.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There is no immediate word of casualties.
The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group often targets high-profile areas in Mogadishu with suicide bombings.