US embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack

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US embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack

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The US embassy says security has been increased at malls, foreign embassies and other sites across Jordan after a deadly attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate. Seven people were killed and 40 injured; Jordanian authorities described the shooting as a terrorist act, and no group has claimed responsibility.

By AbdelHadi Ramahi HAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The US embassy in Amman said security had been stepped up at malls, foreign embassies and other locations across Jordan after Friday's deadly attack on a church in Jordan that authorities described as a terrorist act by extremists. Seven people were killed and 40 were injured when gunmen opened fire continuously for several minutes ​during a funeral at the Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate, the head of Jordan's Public Security Directorate said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

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