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Gunman fires on ancient church in Syria | WATCH

An unknown gunman opened fire on one of the oldest churches in the world in the city of Homs.

Gunman firing on church.
Gunman firing on church. (Uncredited.)

An anonymous gunman opened fire on one of the oldest churches in the world, the Umm el-Zenar church in the city of Homs, Syria, tonight (Sunday), according to Kann reporter Roi Kais.

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Gunman firing on church. (Uncredited.)

Syrian leader Julani has been working hard to maintain his country's moderate image following Trump and Europe's decision to lift sanctions on the country. Incidents such as this will be a test of that resolve.

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