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Police: Explosions rock churches, hotels in Sri Lanka01:43

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Sri Lanka explosions kill more than 200By Euan McKirdy and Sheena McKenzie, CNN

Updated 5 min ago10:33 a.m. ET, April 21, 2019

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What's happening: At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a series of explosions across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, one of the most sacred days of the year for Christians.

Where did the blasts happen: High-end hotels and churches were hit in the coordinated attacks. Eight blast sites have been reported.

What's known about the victims: Bodies are arriving at hospitals in cities Batticaloa, Negombo, and capital city Colombo. Locals and foreigners are among the dead.

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10 min agoObama says blasts "attack on humanity"

Former US President Barack Obama called the Easter Sunday bombings "an attack on humanity."

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The attacks on tourists and Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are an attack on humanity. On a day devoted to love, redemption, and renewal, we pray for the victims and stand with the people of Sri Lanka.

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