THREE DIE IN PHILLIPINES CATHOLIC MASS BOMB ATTACK

At least three people have lost their lives while seven were injured in a bomb attack on a Catholic mass in the insurgency-plagued southern Philippines on Sunday, officials said. Regional police Chief Allan Nobleza said the blast happened during a regular service at Mindanao State University’s gymnasium in Marawi, the country’s largest Muslim city. “We’re investigating if it’s an IED or grenade throwing,” Nobleza said, referring to an improvised explosive device. Mindanao State University issued a statement condemning “the act of violence”, as it suspended classes and deployed more security…

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