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By Martin Petty and Enrico Dela Cruz. The Philippines vowed to destroy those behind twin bombings that killed 20 people during a Sunday church service in the country’s restive south, six days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming “yes” vote. |
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Twin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 20 people and wounded 81, days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming "yes" vote. The first explosion went off inside the cathedral in Jolo, on the island province of Sulu,.... |
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* Government condemns "mass murderers" * Bombings among region's biggest attacks in recent years. * Abu Sayyaf militants suspected of involvement. * Sulu voters opposed autonomy in plebiscite (Recasts, adds quotes, new details, context) By Martin Petty and Enrico Dela Cruz. |
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* Government condemns "mass murderers" * Bombings among region's biggest attacks in recent years. * Abu Sayyaf militants suspected of involvement. * Sulu voters opposed autonomy in plebiscite (Lowers death toll to 20 after police clarification) By Martin Petty and Enrico Dela Cruz. |
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The passing of Margaret Brady, Donaghmore, Carrick Road, Dundalk leaves a huge void in the lives of her family and friends. Nevertheless they have fond memories of a devoted and loyal mother who worked so hard to raise her family of seven children. Margaret’s death occurred peacefully on December.... |
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MANILA: The Philippines vowed to destroy those behind twin bombings that killed at least 20 people during a Sunday church service in the country’s restive south, six days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming “yes” vote. |
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(CNN) - Two bombs tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral in southern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least 17 people and leaving dozens wounded, authorities said. Two suspected improvised explosive devices detonated in intervals at the Jolo Catholic cathedral in the Mindanao region, according to the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. |
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Twin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 27 people and wounded 77, days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming "yes" vote. The first explosion went off inside the cathedral in Jolo, on the island province of Sulu,.... |
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The incident happened days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming "yes" vote. The first explosion went off inside the cathedral in Jolo, on the island province of Sulu, and was followed by a second blast in the car park outside, killing military and civilians, officials said. |
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NNA - Twin bombings during a Sunday church service on a predominantly Muslim island in the volatile southern Philippines killed at least 17 people, among them civilians and security forces, the military said. Armed forces spokesman Edgard Arevalo told DZMM radio that five soldiers and 12 civilians were confirmed dead and 43 were wounded. |
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Two bombs killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens others who were attending Sunday Mass at a Catholic church in the southern Philippines, officials said, days after an overwhelming majority in the region’s mainly Muslim areas voted in favor of a referendum for autonomy. |
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