Deadly Blast Rocks Catholic Mass in Southern Philippines
TL;DR
Three people were killed and nine others injured in an explosion during a Catholic mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, southern Philippines. The authorities are investigating the incident, which is believed to be an act of terrorism. Security checkpoints have been set up, and one possible angle being pursued is revenge by pro-Islamic State militants. The university and local officials have condemned the attack.
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