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Egypt bombs IS targets in Libya in response to murder of Christians

Egypt's military has carried out dawn bombings of Islamic State targets in Libya, according to reports by state television.

Seven days of mourning were declared in Egypt after Islamic State militants released a video claiming to show the murder of 21 Egyptian Christians kidnapped in Libya.

The video has been condemned by governments around the world, while the Egyptian leadership vowed to respond to the "criminal killings".

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Footage appears to show IS targets being destroyed

Egyptian state media ERTU TV has broadcast more footage which they say shows airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Libya.

Buildings and vehicles can be seen framed in cross-hairs, before they are destroyed.

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