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1. The knifeman who tried to kill Malian President Assimi Goïta at a mosque in Bamako six days ago has died while being in custody. The cause of death is unknown.
   2021-07-26 13:07:01 (First version)
2. The man who tried to kill Malian President Assimi Goïta with a knife at a mosque in Bamako six days ago dies in custody. The cause of death is unknown.
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