At least eight killed in shootings in Germany

At least eight people were killed in two shootings late Wednesday near the German city of Frankfurt, a police spokesman said.

An unknown number of attackers were still at large, added police, who have launched a major manhunt. The shootings targeted shisha bars in the town of Hanau, located about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Frankfurt, according to local media.

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