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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled toMogadishu,

Somalia, Tuesday. He is the firstsecretary of state to visit

the country while in office.U.S. officials did not announce

the visit before ittook place.

Mr. Kerry met with Somalia's president and prime

minister while in Mogadishu. A U.S. StateDepartment official

said the secretary's visit showed support for the Somali

government'sprogress. Mr. Kerry also wanted to give thanks to

the nations that worked with the AfricanUnion peacekeeping

mission in Somalia.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told Mr. Kerry

that his visit was a great moment forthe country.

ISIS claims responsibility for shooting in Texas

The Islamic State militant group said it is responsible

for an attack Sunday on a large meetingplace near Dallas,

Texas. Gunmen shot and wounded a guard at the center. ISIS

claimedresponsibility in a radio broadcast Tuesday.

A private group was holding a competition at the center

for cartoons of Islam's prophetMuhammad. Police shot and

killed the two attackers.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a

statement that officials wereinvestigating the attack.

French lawmakers approve spy bill

France's lower house of Parliament has approved a

measure would permit spying on terrorismsuspects.