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Bomb In Upscale Mall Kills 3, Injures 9 In Colombia

Colombia's president called it a "vile, cruel and cowardly act." A militant group known for previous attacks denied involvement.

A bomb that exploded in a crowded shopping mall killed three people and injured nine more in Bogota, Colombia Saturday.

The bomb exploded in the second-floor women's bathroom

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