Explosion at Cairo cathedral leaves more than 20 dead.
An explosion at Cairo's main Coptic cathedral has killed at least 22 people, according to Egyptian state television, after initial reports indicated five fatalities.
247, with international agencies An explosion at Cairo's main Coptic cathedral has killed at least 22 people, according to Egyptian state television, after initial reports indicated five fatalities.
The news portal Sada El-Balad, citing a source on the investigation team, said that an unknown attacker threw the bomb into the Cathedral during prayer.
According to the latest figures, the death toll has risen to 24, the Egyptian Ministry of Health reported. Neither armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack.