Masked gunmen kill seven in attack on church funeral in Jordan
At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
According to Al Jazeera English, at least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
This world story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jordan and Karak.
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