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  "id": 16191768,
  "title": "Seven killed in Jordan church shooting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/seven-killed-in-jordan-church-shooting-16191768",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:09:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/seven-killed-in-jordan-church-shooting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least seven individuals were killed in a shooting at a church in Karak governorate, southern Jordan, according to a security source who spoke to state TV on Friday. The gunman, or gunmen, opened fire inside Hammoud Church, with about 10 others wounded, some critically, reported the official Al-Mamlaka broadcaster. Eyewitnesses described two unidentified gunmen arriving in a vehicle and firing continuously for five minutes before fleeing the scene. Between 150 and 200 people were present at the church, the majority of whom were aged between 50 and 70 at the time of the attack. Karak is known for its significant Christian population within a predominantly Muslim kingdom. Minister of Government Communications Mohammed Al-Momani confirmed that security forces are currently investigating the incident.",
  "summary": "At least seven people have been killed and about 10 others wounded after two unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a church in Karak, southern Jordan. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-killed-in-jordan-church-shooting/",
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    "outlets": 11,
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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"
      },
      {
        "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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/at-least-seven-dead-after-shooting-at-church-in-jordan-reports",
        "published": "2026-10-23T12:57:00.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-23T13:09:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-23T13:27:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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."
}