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US embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack
By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The US embassy in Amman said security had been stepped up at malls, foreign embassies and other locations across Jordan after Friday's deadly attack on a church in Jordan that authorities described as a terrorist act by extremists.Seven people were killed and 40 were injured when gunmen opened fire continuously for several minutes during a funeral at the Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate, the head of Jordan's Public Security Directorate said.There was no immediate claim of responsibility.