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Islamic terrorist attack on an Greek Orthodox church in Syria – Reports of many dead (video)

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A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside the St. Elijah’s Greek Orthodox Church in Douala, Damascus, Syria.

Early reports speak of many dead, possibly more than 15, and at least 20 wounded.

At least 15 killed in the attack. https://t.co/FzTD2cQKJw
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