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December 21, 2016

Jordan: 4 Police Killed in Karak, Following Sunday's Attack That Killed 10
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In Jordan, four police officers have been killed in a gun battle in the
outskirts of the southern city of Karak. The shooter was also killed.
Ten people were killed in the same city Sunday, after armed men opened
fire against Jordanian police officers and took people hostage at a
medieval castle Sunday. ISIS militants have claimed responsibility for
Sunday's attack.


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