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  "id": 16188979,
  "title": "At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan, state-owned outlet says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/at-least-seven-killed-in-attack-at-church-in-jordan-state-owned",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T13:27:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445638/at-least-seven-killed-in-attack-at-church-in-jordan-state-owned-outlet-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A deadly attack unfolded at a church funeral in Jordan’s Karak governorate on Friday, leaving at least seven people dead and ten others wounded, according to the state-owned television station Al-Mamlaka. The assailants, two men with firearms, emerged from a vehicle and unleashed a barrage of shots during the solemn procession in Hamoud church. Security forces were present on the scene, actively pursuing the suspects, but no group has claimed responsibility for the violent incident. Khaled Burqan, a witness attending the funeral, recounted that hundreds of mourners had gathered, but the attackers opened fire for several minutes. Jordan, known for its relative stability, has seen a surge in Iranian-linked attacks this year following US and Israeli strikes against Iran in February, though such occurrences remain rare. Christians constitute a minority within Jordan’s population, yet the nation serves as a sanctuary for numerous biblical landmarks that entice Christian pilgrims globally.",
  "summary": "At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured on Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, the state-owned television station Al-Mamlaka reported. Security forces had deployed at the church and were pursuing the suspects, the station reported. It said two gunmen got out of a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession at the…",
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    "At least seven killed in church attack in Jordan",
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    "No group claimed responsibility for the incident"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Gunmen open fire inside church in Jordan, 7 killed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/gunmen-open-fire-inside-church-in-jordan-7-killed",
        "published": "2026-10-23T12:02:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Seven killed in shooting at church in southern Jordan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/seven-killed-in-shooting-at-church-in-southern-jordan",
        "published": "2026-10-23T12:10:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "At least seven dead after shooting at church in Jordan - reports",
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "At least seven killed in shooting at church funeral in Jordan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/at-least-seven-killed-in-shooting-at-church-funeral-in-jordan",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Seven killed in Jordan church shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/seven-killed-in-jordan-church-shooting",
        "published": "2026-10-23T13:41:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Six shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/six-shot-dead-by-gunmen-at-church-funeral-in-jordan-officials-say",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:02:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Gunmen kill at least 6 in attack on Jordan church, authorities say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/gunmen-kill-at-least-6-in-attack-on-jordan-church-authorities-say",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:17:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 6 dead, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/jordan-karak-church-shooting-leaves-6-dead-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:22:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan, state-owned outlet says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/at-least-seven-killed-in-attack-at-church-in-jordan-state-owned-16195354",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:44:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Six shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/six-shot-dead-by-gunmen-at-church-funeral-in-jordan-officials-say-16205664",
        "published": "2026-10-23T17:21:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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