The attack took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, home to a longstanding Christian community, according to Jordan’s national police force. Security forces are pursuing the gunmen, the state broadcaster reported.
Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession.
Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession.
Sky News – World The Israeli military said two soldiers had been killed, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch a major offensive in the Israeli-occupied territory.
NYTimes – World The International Criminal Court has been awarded the European Union's Sakharov Prize, the bloc's top human rights award. The announcement comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court, and the win is framed by several reports as EU support for the ICC amid US pressure.
NYTimes – World A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens, according to Chinese state media and local medics. More than 300 homes were toppled, and residents fled into the cold night air. State TV reported it was the strongest quake to hit the remote Himalayan region in five years.
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