Egypt: Deadly car bomb blast outside a church claims 9 lives
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Egypt: Deadly car bomb blast outside a church claims 9 lives
At least nine people were killed when a car bomb exploded outside a church in the northern Egyptian city of Alexandria.The bomb went off as worshipers were gathering to mark the New Year. More than 20 others were reported to be injured in this incident. The attack triggered clashes between Christians and Muslims who pelted each other with rocks. Some cars were also set ablaze as a result of these clashes. Authorities stepped up security after a group linked to Al-Qaeda in Iraq threatened the church in Egypt. The Egyptian Interior Ministry says an investigation into the bombing is underway.
