At least 10 people have been killed in attacks on churches in the Kenyan town of Garissa near Somalia

Police say so far they have at least 10 killed, and more than 40 wounded. Kenya's border region has been tense since it sent troops into Somalia to pursue al-Shabab Islamic militants. Kenya said the operations, launched last October, were designed to bring an end to kidnappings on Kenyan soil and other violence which it blamed on al-Shabab. But since then, al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for a string of grenade and bomb blasts across Kenya, many deadly. Reports said Sunday's attacks took place during morning sermons at the churches in the garrison town. According to the BBC, all 10 victims died instantly, while three people were injured in the apparently co-ordinated attack at the Catholic Church. According to the local police officials, attackers used a combination of grenades and gunfire. (BBC)