DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syrian Christians were struggling on Monday to understand why their community was targeted in a suicide attack and whether they can rely on the Islamist-led government's assurances of protection.

The interior ministry says a man affiliated with IS entered a church and opened fire before blowing himself up.

The death toll from an attack on a church in Syria has jumped to 25, state media say. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The death toll from an attack on a church in Syria has gone up to 25, state media said Monday.