Gunmen kill seven at Jordan church funeral; king vows harsh response
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Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven and wounding 40; King Abdullah ordered a firm response and three days of national mourning were declared.
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and wounding 40, authorities said; King Abdullah ordered security forces to respond firmly and pursue the attackers. [1] [2]
The assailants fired for several minutes in broad daylight; Jordan declared three days of national mourning and increased security at malls and embassies while investigations continue. [1] [2]
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan called the attack the result of terrorist ideology and blind extremism; regional leaders and the UN condemned the assault. [1] [2]
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- Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40
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- Jordan’s King Abdullah orders firm response after deadly church attack
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