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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt

By Melissa Quinn
Published May 27, 2017 12:01pm ET
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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt
Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians on their way to pray at a monastery. (Minya Governorate Media office via AP) | AP

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack in Egypt that left 29 Coptic Christians dead, the Associated Press said Saturday.

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