Deadly church attack prompts Jordan security crackdown

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Jordanian authorities described the shooting as a terrorist attack and reported 34 casualties, including seven deaths. The U.S. embassy in Amman said security was being strengthened at malls, foreign embassies and other locations. The incident is the most immediate international security development among current world headlines because it raises concerns about further attacks and regional instability.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Xinhua News Agency, Reuters, The News & Observer