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Bosonic

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Fri May 22, 2015, 06:18 AM May 2015

Saudi Arabia attack: Islamic State claims Shia mosque bombing

Last edited Fri May 22, 2015, 01:10 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: BBC

The Islamic State (IS) group says it was behind a suicide bombing on a Shia mosque in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 10 people.

The attack in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province is the first to be claimed by the Saudi branch of IS, which was formally established last November.

The claim was posted on Twitter with an image of the bomber by an account that is a reliable source on the group.

IS has previously threatened to attack Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-32843510

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