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So theres no training behind this. Theres no standard attack in any of this. So, actually, we can see it going any way. But i think the i think the longer it goes on without violence the more likely there wont be any. Welcome back, everybody. Im john vause at the cnn center. Im natalie allen. Thank you for joining us. Weve been here several hours with this breaking news out of australia. And we will continue to bring you the latest now. And wed like to welcome our viewers in the United States an...

Was being held inside the cafe there. and then he relayed what the guy with the gun was saying. he told you and you responded and he said it to the gunman? >> i could hear the gunman. well, first of all, we were a bit skeptical, as you would be, getting a phone call to your open line saying im a hostage. can i talk to ray on air. and so i made an editorial decision that i wouldnt talk to him on air because i was fearful that i may have been duped or that i might put people at risk. so i came off...