A.M. Links: Security Forces Trying To End Hostage Situation in Nairobi, Washington Navy Yard Shooting Unlikely To Prompt Gun Control Debate in Congress, Merkel Needs Opposition Support Despite Historic Election Victory

Credit: Martin Falbisoner/wikimedia

• Security forces in Kenya are trying to end the ongoing hostage situation in a Nairobi mall following an attack that began on Saturday which has resulted in the deaths of at least 69 people. The Somali Al Qaeda-linked group Al Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack.
• It doesn't look like the recent shooting at the Washington Navy Yard will prompt a new debate on gun control in Congress.
• Despite a historic third-term victory in yesterday's German elections Angela Merkel will need opposition support in order to put together a ruling coalition.
• The one-time Chinese political star Bo Xilai has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power.  
• A woman was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon at the 9/11 memorial in New York City yesterday after trying to pass through metal detectors with a .380-cal semiautomatic pistol.
• A double suicide bombing at a church in the Pakistani city of Peshawar killed at least 80 people yesterday.

Have a news tip for us? Send it to: [e-mail].

Get Reason.com and Reason 24/7 content widgets for your websites.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and don't forget to sign up for Reason's daily updates for more content.