IS says its fighters behind police clashes in Sri Lanka

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:59:06 +0000

A Sri Lankan soldier stands guard outside St. Anthony's Shrine in Colombo on April 27, 2019, following a series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. - Suicide bombers cornered by security forces in a hideout in eastern Sri Lanka blew themselves up in a raid which left 15 people dead, including six children, police said April 27. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI / AFP) sri lanka

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for three men who blew themselves up in clashes with Sri Lankan police, the militant group said in a statement.

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Explosions rock Lanao del Norte on eve of BOL plebiscite

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:29:19 +0000

Two blasts rocked Lanao del Norte on Tuesday, the eve of a plebiscite that will decide on the province’s inclusion in the Bangsamoro region.

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Davao City Catholic churches ban bags, backpacks after Jolo cathedral blasts

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 03:22:01 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Churchgoers are no longer allowed to bring in bags, backpacks, knapsacks, boxes, cartons and similar items inside Catholic churches in Davao City.

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