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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.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin today lifted Moscow's travel restrictions to Turkey and ordered trade ties normalised.
Turkey declares day of national mourning Wednesday over Istanbul attack: Agence France-Presse
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41 killed and over 230 injured in the suspected ISIS attack at Istanbul airport
41 killed and over 230 injured in the suspected ISIS attack at Istanbul airport
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bollywood Actor Hritik Roshan, Also At The Istanbul Airport, Is Safe Now
Ws helped by d kindest staff at Istanbul arport hours ago. Shocking news. Innocents killed 4 religion.V must stand united against terrorism.
- Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 29, 2016
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many flights are reported to have been diverted to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport,delays are expected there as well: MEA
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.
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.
Attack in Istanbul is inhuman & horrific. I condemn it strongly. My thoughts are with bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2016
My heart and thoughts are with all of the people and families impacted by the horrific attacks in Istanbul today
- Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) June 29, 2016
My prayers are with the families of the victims & the ppl of #Istanbul
- Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) June 29, 2016
Security tightened at Mumbai airport #istanbulattack pic.twitter.com/RmbMyf1Ydp
- ANI (@ANI_news) June 29, 2016
Findings by security forces indicate that terror attack was carried out by Daesh (ISIS)- Binali Yildirim,Turkey PM pic.twitter.com/PasSqplLEq
- ANI (@ANI_news) June 29, 2016
Indians In Turkey Can Contact The Embassy Here
You may also contact First Secretary, Embassy of India, Ankara at 05303142203 @CGI_Istanbul
- India in Turkey (@IndianEmbassyTR) June 28, 2016
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.
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.
36 dead in Istanbul airport suicide attack, says Turkish PM Binali Yildirim
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says first signs in Istanbul attack point to ISIS, reports news agency AFP.
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.
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.
CORRECTS death toll: Turkish officials say 31 people confirmed dead in airport attack, death toll expected to rise.
- The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2016
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges international "joint fight" against terror after Istanbul attack: statement, reports news agency AFP.
BREAKING: Senior Turkish official says nearly 50 people killed in attack at Istanbul's airport.
- The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2016
Senior Turkish official says initial indications suggest ISIS is behind airport attack, reports news agency Associated Press. Video posted on Twitter by Turkish media Habertuk TV:
Türk Kızılay Bşk. Kerem Kınık: Acil bir kan ihtiyacı yoktur. Vatandaşlarımız hastanelerin acilini işgal etmemelilerhttps://t.co/9x6GT0Oe4d
- Habertürk TV (@HaberturkTV) June 28, 2016
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.
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.
