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Sydney: scenes from a stand-off
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One of the hostages runs towards police from a cafe in the central business district of Sydney. (AFP Photo)
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A hostage runs towards a police officer outside Lindt cafe, where other hostages are being held, in Martin Place in central Sydney. (Reuters Photo)
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Two hostages (L) run for cover behind a policeman (R) during hostage siege in Sydney. (AFP Photo)
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Armed police run toward the café where hostages were being held. (AFP Photo)
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Armed police evacuate employees from the offices next to Lindt cafe in the central business district of Sydney. (AFP Photo)
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This screengrab taken from the Australian Channel Seven broadcast shows presumed hostages holding up a flag with Arabic writing inside. (AFP Photo)
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Police talk to the public near Lindt café, where where hostages were being held. (AFP Photo)
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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks at a press conference in the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. (AP Photo)
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