Death Toll From Easter Sunday Terror Attacks In Sri Lanka Nears 300

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CBS) — At least nine bombs tore through churches and hotels in three Sri Lankan cities on Easter Sunday.
The death toll had risen to at least 290, with more than 500 others wounded, by Monday morning.
Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene described the coordinated blasts as a terrorist attack by religious extremists.Click here for the latest on this developing story from CBS News.