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Terrorist Attack

Sri Lankan officials inspect St. Sebastian's Church in Negombo, after one of the multiple explosions targeting churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, April 21st, 2019. Across three church bombings, and three luxury hotel bombings, at least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured.
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Viewfinder: Church Bombing in Sri Lanka

Across three church and three luxury hotel bombings in Negombo, at least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured.

By Pacific Standard Staff
A Facebook Live video of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaking at a press conference on March 20th, 2019, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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