Gunmen on Wednesday stormed Tunisia's Bardo Museum, killing at least 19 people — including 17 foreigners — and wounding two dozen more, according to Prime Minister Habib Essid. Two gunmen died in a raid to rescue hostages held inside the museum, though Essid said it was possible two or three accomplices remained at large.
Authorities have yet to name the attackers or offer a motive. The incident prompted the evacuation of Tunisia's parliament building, which stands next to the museum. —Jon Terbush
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