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ISIS behind deadly church suicide bombing near Damascus, Syrian interior minister says

Terrorism,Middle East,Syria,Religion And Faith,Islamic State,ISIS,Christians,Eastern Orthodox

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The Islamic State is believed to be behind a deadly suicide bombing that happened at a Greek Orthodox church in Syria on Sunday. At least 22 people were killed, and 63 others were injured in the attack that took place at the Mar Elias Church in Dweil'a – on the outskirts of Damascus. It reportedly began while people were praying. The perpetrator first opened fire on the worshipers, before detonating himself. While no group immediately claimed responsibility for the mass-casualty attack, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine Al-Baba suggested ISIS as...

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