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Philippines: Twin Bombs Rock Cathedral, Killing At Least 20

HeadlineJan 28, 2019

In the Philippines, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for twin blasts that killed at least 20 people at a Roman Catholic cathedral on the southern Philippine island of Jolo Sunday. At least 100 others were injured in the bombings, which came nearly a week after a local referendum showed overwhelming voter support for increased autonomy for the Muslim-majority region.

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