MOGADISHU, Somalia — A police officer in Somalia says a suicide bomber who attempted to attack the presidential palace in Mogadishu has been shot dead.

Suicide bomber attacks hotel in Somali capital; 32 killed, including 6 members of parliament

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 32

Suicide bomber attacks hotel in Somali capital; 31 killed, including 6 members of parliament

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 31

Suicide bomber attacks hotel in Somalia’s capital; 15 killed, including members of parliament

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 15

Suicide bomber attacks hotel in Somalia’s capital; 8 reported dead, officials say

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 8

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Pirates flee as Somali militia group moves on town

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Somalia’s army chief escapes assassination attempt; 2 bodyguards killed, 6 wounded

Somalia’s army chief escapes assassination attempt

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Court freed Somali suspect with chemicals, syringe

AP Exclusive: Somali man arrested in Nov with powdered chemicals, syringe, in echo of Detroit

Somali arrested at airport with chemicals, syringe

Suicide attack attempt against Somalia’s presidential palace foiled by security forces

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