Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to nine
Gunmen stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate during a funeral procession on October 23 and opened…
The Hindu reports: Gunmen stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate during a funeral procession on October 23 and opened fire, Jordanian authorities said.
This world story centres on Greece. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jordan, Greek Orthodox and Hammoud.
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