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A bombing during a Catholic mass in the southern Philippines has killed at least four people and injured dozens. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred amidst a series of earthquakes in the region.

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In the Philippines, a series of unfortunate events unfolded in a short period of time. It began with a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao, causing widespread panic and triggering a tsunami warning [1][2][3][4]. The earthquake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.0, resulted in the death of one person [1][5][6][7][18][26][27].

Amidst the chaos caused by the earthquake, an explosion occurred in a Catholic mass at a university gymnasium in Marawi, killing at least four people and injuring nine others [28][29][30][45][46][47][48]. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing, which targeted Christian worshippers [8][9][10][11][12][31][35][37]. The President of the Philippines blamed foreign militants for the attack [13][14][15][32][34][36]. The attack was condemned by the United States [1][16] and received international media coverage [17][19][20][22][23].

Following the initial earthquake, several aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 6.6, were felt in Mindanao, further adding to the panic [21]. However, the tsunami warning was eventually lifted and the situation began to stabilize [39].

These tragic incidents highlight the vulnerability of the Philippines to natural disasters and terrorist attacks. The government and security forces face the challenge of maintaining public safety and preventing further acts of violence. Meanwhile, communities affected by these events are left to deal with the aftermath and rebuild their lives.

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Al Jazeera - 236 days ago - At least four people were killed and dozens of others injured in the blast at Mindanao State University.

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