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Sri Lanka explosions: death toll rises to 290

The number of people killed in Sunday's bomb attacks in Sri Lanka has risen to 290; 24 suspects have been arrested in connection with the blasts.

LONG: The number of people killed in Sunday's bomb attacks in Sri Lanka has risen sharply to 290. Police say they've now arrested 24 suspects in connection with the blasts which targeted three churches and a number of hotels.

(IMAGE: Soldiers and hospital workers unload the body of a bomb blast victim CREDIT: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

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Mon 22 Apr 2019 09:06GMT
麻豆社 World Service

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