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Bomb kills 3 in court in west Libyan city; IS claims attack

In Libya, at least three people were killed in a bomb explosion at a court house complex in the western city of Misrata on Wednesday. <br/><br/>The city's hospital said that at least 35 people were wounded in the blast. Akram Qalawan, hospital spokesman, said the casualties are mostly civilians and security personnel working at the complex. He fears the death toll might rise further. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack.<br/><br/>Libya descended into chaos after the NATO-backed uprising in 2011 that toppled and later killed longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The country is currently split between rival governments, each backed by an array of militias.<br/>

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