Horrific news from Sri Lanka, where more than 200 people were killed and more than 400 more wounded in a series of eight bombings at churches and hotels today, believed to have been a coordinated attack by suicide bombers.

Police have arrested 13 people in connection with the attacks, which took place in the capital city, Colombo, as well as two other major cities, Negombo and Batticaloa.

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