History: September 21 (#3)

History: September 21 (#3)
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September 21, 2013 Al-Shabaab Islamic militants attack the Westgate shopping mall in Kenya, killing at least 67 people.

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On September 21, in the year 2013: Al-Shab aab Islamic militants attack the Westgate shopping mall in Kenya, killing at least 67 people. Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa.

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Why September 21, 2013 matters: Al-Shabaab Islamic milit ants attack the Westgate shopping mall in Kenya, killing at least 67 people. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: September 21, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digi tal revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Al-Shabaab Islamic militants attack the Westgate shopping mall in Kenya, killing at least 67 people. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)