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Istanbul's Airport Attacked By 3 Suicide Bombers: Live Updates

Istanbul's Airport Attacked By 3 Suicide Bombers: Live Updates
Istanbul, Turkey: At least 36 people have been killed in a triple suicide attack at Istanbul's Ataturk international airport, the city's governor said late on Tuesday.
Jun 29, 2016 19:50 (IST)
Facebook Activates Safety Check After Istanbul Ataturk Airport Attack
Facebook's Safety Check feature allows people to notify their friends if they are in the affected area and mark themselves as safe.
Jun 29, 2016 19:49 (IST)
Russian President Vladimir Putin today lifted Moscow's travel restrictions to Turkey and ordered trade ties normalised.

Jun 29, 2016 16:57 (IST)
Turkey declares day of national mourning Wednesday over Istanbul attack: Agence France-Presse
Jun 29, 2016 16:56 (IST)
Latest Update:
41 killed and over 230 injured in the suspected ISIS attack at Istanbul airport
Jun 29, 2016 14:18 (IST)
Ukrainian, Iranian Among 36 People Killed In Istanbul Airport Attack: Officials

One Ukrainian and one Iranian citizen were among 36 people killed by three suicide bombers in an attack at Istanbul's main international airport on Tuesday night blamed on ISIS terrorists, officials from the two countries said on Wednesday.



Jun 29, 2016 13:31 (IST)
Turkish PM says bombed airport has reopened

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told reporters that air traffic returned to normal and "Our airport has been opened to flights and departures from 02:20 (local time) on," in a press statement at the airport early Wednesday morning.
Jun 29, 2016 12:44 (IST)
German Security Chief condemns airport attack

Germany's top security official is condemning the attack on Istanbul's airport as "cowardly and brutal."

Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said his thoughts were with the victims and their families, and vowed that "we will continue our fight against terrorism together with our allies with full force."

Jun 29, 2016 12:44 (IST)
NATO's Chief has strongly condemned the "horrific attacks"

NATO's chief has strongly condemned the "horrific attacks" at Istanbul's airport, and said Turkey's 27 allies in the U.S-led political and military organization stand with it.

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary-general, said in a statement: "My thoughts are with the families of the victims, those injured and the people of Turkey.

Jun 29, 2016 11:31 (IST)
Daylight reveals damage to Istanbul airport

Officials on Wednesday morning began assessing the damage caused at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport by three suicide bombers who killed dozens and wounded more than 140.

Workers were brought in to remove debris left by the blast, while in the daylight the damage to the terminal became clearer with even ceiling panels hit.
Jun 29, 2016 10:06 (IST)
Bollywood Actor Hritik Roshan, Also At The Istanbul Airport, Is Safe Now

Jun 29, 2016 09:15 (IST)
At Least 7 Saudis Injured In The Attack

Saudi Arabia's Embassy in Turkey says at least seven Saudis were injured in the Istanbul airport attack and all are in stable condition.

Turkey is a popular tourist destination for Arabs from the Gulf, particularly during the summer. Tuesday's attack also comes a week before the Eid holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Jun 29, 2016 09:15 (IST)
According to the private Dogan news agency, a plane carrying Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was landing at Istanbul's Ataturk airport when the attack occurred. He was arriving on an official visit. The prime minister and his entourage were safely taken to an official residence. The group was to travel later on Wednesday to Turkey's capital, Ankara.
Jun 29, 2016 08:59 (IST)
Flights Resume From US To Istanbul

A stoppage of flights to and from the United States and Istanbul Ataturk Airport lasted several hours but has been lifted, said a US official who spoke on background to discuss sensitive security issues.
Jun 29, 2016 08:53 (IST)
Many flights are reported to have been diverted to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport,delays are expected there as well: MEA
Jun 29, 2016 08:42 (IST)
Turkish Air flights to Delhi and Mumbai departed Istanbul last night as scheduled. Both leave Istanbul at around 8pm said the Ministry of External Affairs, reported news agency ANI.
Jun 29, 2016 08:40 (IST)
No report so far of any Indian among casualties. Consulate in touch with Istanbul Governorate and Turkish Health Ministry hotline desk: MEA, reports news agency ANI.
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Indians In Turkey Can Contact The Embassy Here

Jun 29, 2016 06:48 (IST)
UN Chief Condemns Istanbul Airport Attack
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for stepped-up cooperation in the fight against terrorism on Tuesday, following an attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport that left at least 36 dead and scores wounded.

Jun 29, 2016 06:30 (IST)
36 dead in Istanbul airport suicide attack, says Turkish PM Binali Yildirim
Jun 29, 2016 05:49 (IST)
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says first signs in Istanbul attack point to ISIS, reports news agency AFP.
Jun 29, 2016 05:40 (IST)
At Least 32 Killed In Suicide Bomb Attack At Istanbul Airport
A triple suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport killed at least 32 people and left scores wounded, in the latest deadly strike to rock Turkey's biggest city.

Jun 29, 2016 04:48 (IST)

Jun 29, 2016 04:09 (IST)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges international "joint fight" against terror after Istanbul attack: statement, reports news agency AFP.
Jun 29, 2016 03:57 (IST)

Jun 29, 2016 03:57 (IST)
Senior Turkish official says initial indications suggest ISIS is behind airport attack, reports news agency Associated Press.
Jun 29, 2016 03:55 (IST)
Video posted on Twitter by Turkish media Habertuk TV:

Jun 29, 2016 03:52 (IST)
Suicide Bombs Kill 28, Wound Dozens At Istanbul Airport
Three suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up at the entrance to the main international airport in Istanbul on Tuesday, killing 28 people and wounding dozens more, the provincial governor said.

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