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Urgent: 31 killed in car bombing by IS in eastern Libya

Xinhua, February 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Libyan branch of the Islamic State (IS) on Friday claimed responsibility for car bombs killing at least 31 people in the eastern Libyan city of Al-Gubba.

At least 31 people, including five Egyptians, were killed and over 40 others were injured on Friday morning when three car bombs exploded simultaneously in Al-Gubba.

The simultaneous blasts targeted a local security building, a gas station, and residence of Akila Saleh Issa, the speaker of internationally recognized parliament, a security official said. Endit