Two masked assailants attacked a church in Istanbul during Sunday services, killing one person, Turkish officials said.
According to a statement from Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the armed assailants attacked Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district of the city at 11.40am local time.
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He did not specify what kind of weapons were used or whether anyone else was injured.
An investigation is under way, Mr Yerlikaya said. - Associated Press
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