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Sydney hostage crisis: Five escape from gunman hours into police standoff

A gunman took hostages in a cafe in Sydney, Australia, shutting down the city center Monday. At least five hostages managed to get out, and an unknown number are still inside. Police remain uncertain as to the motive for the attack. Clarissa Ward reports from London.
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