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  "id": 16193444,
  "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-16193444",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/jordan-karak-church-shooting-leaves-6-dead-dozens-injured/a-79743535?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "account": "On Friday, a shooting at a church in Karak, Jordan's southern governorate, resulted in six deaths and 28 injuries, according to the Public Security Directorate. The incident took place at the Hammoud Church during a funeral procession. Two unidentified men opened fire, but their identities and motives remain unknown. A witness reported that between 150 and 200 people were present at the church at the time of the attack. Videos showing wounded individuals on the ground, covered in blood, have circulated online, though their authenticity cannot be confirmed. Jordanian government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani announced that security forces have initiated an investigation into the attack. Gun attacks in Jordan are uncommon, and while the country predominantly follows Islam with a population of approximately 11.5 million, there is a minority Christian community of a few hundred thousand. Karak, located around 180 kilometers (110 miles) south of Amman, is home to a significant Christian population.",
  "summary": "The shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan happened during a funeral, according to local authorities. Two unidentified men opened fire on the procession.",
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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",
        "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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        "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": "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",
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        "title": "Seven killed in Jordan church shooting",
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        "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": "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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