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People react next to a blood stained column at the scene of a bomb explosion inside Mar Girgis church in Tanta

People react next to a blood stained column at the scene of a bomb explosion inside Mar Girgis church in Tanta Source: AAP

At least 44 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in two explosions targeting Coptic worshippers in Egypt. The blasts hit two Coptic churches as Christians gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday. Ivan and Selina report.


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At least 44 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in two explosions targeting Coptic worshippers in Egypt. The blasts hit two Coptic churches as Christians gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday. Ivan and Selina report.



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