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Hostage crisis unfolds in Australia's biggest city, but motivations unclear

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At least one gunman is holding over a dozen people hostage inside a Sydney cafe. Although nothing is known about the motive for the situation, it comes as Australia is on 'high' alert for terrorist attacks.

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