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Gunmen kill seven at Jordan church funeral, King calls it terrorism
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Summary
Gunmen opened fire Friday during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing at least seven people and wounding 34 others, authorities said. King Abdullah II called it a terrorist attack and vowed the "harshest retaliation." A manhunt is underway. Officials said the attack was motivated by extremist ideology; Jordan has moved to protect Christian houses of worship nationwide.
Left-leaning
- Gunmen kill at least 7 in attack on Jordan church, authorities sayCBS News · Oct 23, 11:36 AM
- Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing at Least SevenNew York Times · Oct 23, 3:40 PM
Center
- Church is attacked in Jordan in region known for interfaith coexistenceChristian Science Monitor · Oct 23, 2:47 PM
- Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials sayBBC News · Oct 23, 3:46 PM
- Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34Associated Press via Washington Times · Oct 23, 1:07 PM
Right-leaning
- Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorismFox News · Oct 23, 2:01 PM