BBC: Egypt attack: Twelve die as gunmen hit Coptic Christians
Twelve people have died in twin attacks on Coptic Christians in the Helwan area south of Cairo, officials say.
Ten people died when gunmen tried to storm a church south of Cairo, but were intercepted by police.
About an hour later, a Coptic-owned shop in the same area was attacked, leaving two dead.
More than 100 Christians have been killed in Egypt in the past year - most attacks claimed by the local branch of the so-called Islamic State group.
Security forces have put checkpoints in place around the capital in response to the attacks.
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More News On Today's Terror Attack Against Christians In Egypt
Egypt says 10 killed in attack outside Cairo church -- AP
Gunmen attack church near Cairo, killing nine: ministry -- Reuters
Gunman kills 9 in attack on Egypt church -- AFP
At least nine killed as Egyptian forces foil attack on a church south of Cairo -- Ahram Online
9 dead after gunmen open fire at Coptic church near Cairo -- CNN
Egypt: Gunmen launch deadly attack on Coptic church -- DW
Egypt attack: At least 10 dead in attack on Coptic church south of Cairo -- ABC News Online
Egypt: Gunman launches deadly attack on Mar Mina Church -- Al Jazeera
Two Egyptian Policeman Killed During Attack on Church - Reports (GRAPHIC VIDEO) -- Sputnik
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