Iraq-based militant group praises Jordanian gunman

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An Iraq-based Muslim militant group today praised a Jordanian gunman for shooting foreign tourists visiting a popular Roman ruin in Amman, according to a message posted in its name on the internet.

The Mujahedeen Shura Council in Iraq, which claimed responsibility for several kidnappings of foreigners in Iraq, urged Muslim youth to follow the gunman’s steps.

It said the attack was launched on an “unblessed gathering of Jews and Christians for roaming freely in the countries of Islam”.

Two women, one British and the other Australian, who were wounded were discharged from a hospital today as the US Embassy warned its citizens to stay away from the area of Jordan’s capital.

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1. I don't think the Middle East is where westerners should be

vactioning right about now.