Sunday, January 2, 2011

Christians Targeted In Egyptian Car Bomb Attack



Egypt's President Calls For Unity After Church Bombing -- BBC

President Hosni Mubarak has urged Egypt's Muslims and Christians to stand united against terrorism after a bombing outside a church in Alexandria.

At least 21 people were killed and 70 hurt in the suspected suicide attack, which happened during a New Year's Eve service at the al-Qiddissin Church.

In a rare televised address, Mr Mubarak said it bore the hallmark of "foreign hands" seeking to destabilise Egypt.

Several hundred Christians later clashed nearby with Muslims and police.

US President Barack Obama condemned "this barbaric and heinous act" and said those behind it must be brought to justice.

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More News On Yesterday`s Car Bomb Attack Outside A Christian Church

Clashes follow Egypt church bombing -- Al Jazeera
Blast at Coptic church in Egypt kills 21, sparks clashes between Christians, Muslims after New Year's Mass -- MSNBC
Bomb outside Egyptian church kills 21 -- CTV
Bomb Kills 21, Injures 79 at Coptic New Year's Mass in Alexandria, Egypt -- Bloomberg
Suspected suicide bomber kills 21 in attack on Egyptian church -- Long War Journal
Security tightened after deadly church blast in Egypt -- CNN
Egypt church bombing: Why some point to Al Qaeda-linked group -- Christian Science Monitor

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