Deadly Explosion Rocks Catholic Mass in Philippines
TL;DR
An explosion during a Catholic mass service at Mindanao State University in the Philippines has killed three people and injured nine others. The governor of Lanao del Sur province condemned the "violent bombing" and expressed support for the victims and their families. The university has suspended classes and is providing assistance to those affected. Police are investigating the possibility that the explosion was carried out by pro-Islamic State militants, as Mindanao has been plagued by violence from Islamic rebel groups.
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