Two bombs explode in quick succession in Somali capital Mogadishu - police

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Two bombs exploded in quick succession outside the front of the Jazira hotelnear the Somali capital's international airport on Wednesday, police and local residents said.

"First we heard a big crash and the security forces immediately opened fire," said Abdullahi Hussein who lives 300 metres behind the hotel. "After a few minutes another explosion took place and there was more gunfire."