Iran Press/Asia: At least 19 people have been killed and 48 others injured, including at least 33 civilians after two bombs exploded during a Sunday Mass near a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippine island of Mindanao, RT reported.
According to authorities, the first bomb exploded inside the Jolo cathedral, while the second blast targeted first responders near the entrance.
Meanwhile, police said at least five troops are among those killed.
No one has immediately claimed responsibility, but the island has in the past been targeted by bombings, kidnappings and beheadings perpetrated by terrorists.
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