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Jordan: Gunmen attack leaves five killed
Amman, Dec 18 (IBNS): Gun attack in Jordanian city of Karak has left five people killed, media reports said.
Several people have been reportedly injured in the attack.
According to reports, gunmen took refuge in an ancient castle in the city.
Several tourists were trapped in the castle, reports said.
"A Canadian tourist and four police officers have been killed in gun attacks in and near the Jordanian city of Karak," officials were quoted as saying by BBC.
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