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Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says

By Yomna EhabOct 26 (Reuters) - Jordanian security forces have arrested three suspects in connection with an attack on a church in the US-allied country that killed nine people, state television reported on Monday.The attack, in which gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church on Friday in the village of Hamoud in Karak governorate, about 120 km (75 miles) southwest of the capital Amman, also wounded 40 others. The shooting lasted several minutes, witnesses said.

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By Andrew Mills and Ariba ShahidOct 26 (Reuters) - Top officials from the Mecca Pact countries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional coordination, two people with knowledge of the matter said.Saudi Arabia will be represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Pakistan by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the people said on condition of anonymity.The Turkish head of intelligence will also join, one of the people said.

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Jordan arrests 3 over church attack: state TV

Jordanian authorities arrested three individuals linked to a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church that resulted in nine deaths and 25 injuries. The arrests followed a joint security operation where an armed clash ensued.

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