A family of five, including a child, carried out the suicide bombing at a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-bombers-blow-themselves-up-at-indonesia-police-headquarters-several-wounded--136635">police headquarters </a>in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, police said, a day after a deadly wave of attacks on churches staged by another family.

The family, riding on two motorbikes, blew themselves up at a checkpoint outside the police station, Police Chief Tito Karnavian told a news conference. The young child survived and is now recovering, he said.

"There were five people on two motorbikes. One of them was a little kid," national police chief Tito Karnavian said. "This is one family." An eight-year-old girl from the family survived the attack and was taken to hospital, while her mother, father and two brothers died in the blast, he said.

Another 10 people were wounded in the attack including civilians and police officers.

Ambulances and the bomb squad descended on the chaotic scene with the CCTV images showed the mangled wreckage of a motorbike at the security gate at the headquarters in the heart of the city.

Separately on Sunday, three members of another family were killed when homemade bombs exploded at an apartment in Sidoarjo, a town bordering Surabaya, police say.

Indonesia’s president condemned Sunday’s attacks as “barbaric.”

IS claimed responsibility for the church attacks in a statement carried by its Aamaq news agency. It didn’t mention anything about families or children taking part and said there were only three attackers.

Police said the family, riding on two motorbikes, blew themselves up at a checkpoint outside the police station

A family of five, including a child, carried out the suicide bombing at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, police said, a day after a deadly wave of attacks on churches staged by another family. The family, riding on two motorbikes, blew themselves up at a checkpoint outside the police station, Police Chief Tito Karnavian told a news conference. The young child survived and is now recovering, he said. "There were five people on two motorbikes. One of them was a little kid," national police chief Tito Karnavian said. "This is one family." An eight-year-old girl from the family survived the attack and was taken to hospital, while her mother, father and two brothers died in the blast, he said. Another 10 people were wounded in the attack including civilians and police officers. Ambulances and the bomb squad descended on the chaotic scene with the CCTV images showed the mangled wreckage of a motorbike at the security gate at the headquarters in the heart of the city. Separately on Sunday, three members of another family were killed when homemade bombs exploded at an apartment in Sidoarjo, a town bordering Surabaya, police say. Indonesia’s president condemned Sunday’s attacks as “barbaric.” IS claimed responsibility for the church attacks in a statement carried by its Aamaq news agency. It didn’t mention anything about families or children taking part and said there were only three attackers.

Suicide bomb attack on Indonesian police HQ carried out by family, including 1 child: Police

At least 12 people were dead and several were left injured on Wednesday after a group of suicide bombers stormed into the head offices of Libya's electoral commission in Tripoli on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The three attackers set the building on fire before two of them blew themselves up and one was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces. Several offices were set ablaze in the attack.

Eyewitnesses said they heard two loud explosions followed by heavy gunfire. As per reports, three people were severely wounded in the attack. The identity of the attackers is yet to be known.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but it appeared aimed at derailing efforts to organise elections in Libya by the end of this year, part of a UN-led attempt to unify and stabilise the country after years of conflict and political division.

Wednesday's attack was the first of its kind in Tripoli for several years. Though security across Libya remains volatile, violence in the capital has recently been limited to localised clashes between armed groups.

Pictures posted on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from the site of the attack, in the Ghout al-Shaal district west of central Tripoli.

"I saw two suicide bombers myself... they were shouting Allahu Akbar (God is greatest)," said Omar, adding that he had seen bombers' body parts strewn on the ground.

"A suicide bomber blew up himself inside the commission and the others set a part of the building on fire."

The victims included three employees of the commission and four members of local security forces, Omar said. The health ministry put the toll at 12 dead and seven wounded.

The three attackers set the building on fire before two of them blew themselves up and one was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces. Several offices were set ablaze in the attack

At least 12 people were dead and several were left injured on Wednesday after a group of suicide bombers stormed into the head offices of Libya's electoral commission in Tripoli on Wednesday. The three attackers set the building on fire before two of them blew themselves up and one was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces. Several offices were set ablaze in the attack. Eyewitnesses said they heard two loud explosions followed by heavy gunfire. As per reports, three people were severely wounded in the attack. The identity of the attackers is yet to be known. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but it appeared aimed at derailing efforts to organise elections in Libya by the end of this year, part of a UN-led attempt to unify and stabilise the country after years of conflict and political division. Wednesday's attack was the first of its kind in Tripoli for several years. Though security across Libya remains volatile, violence in the capital has recently been limited to localised clashes between armed groups. Pictures posted on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from the site of the attack, in the Ghout al-Shaal district west of central Tripoli. "I saw two suicide bombers myself... they were shouting Allahu Akbar (God is greatest)," said Omar, adding that he had seen bombers' body parts strewn on the ground. "A suicide bomber blew up himself inside the commission and the others set a part of the building on fire." The victims included three employees of the commission and four members of local security forces, Omar said. The health ministry put the toll at 12 dead and seven wounded.

At least 12 dead after suicide bombers storm Libya election commission headquarters

A suicide attack targeting a political party headquarters in western Iraq has killed four people and injured seven others, including a candidate in polls set for May, officials said today.

Last evening "two suicide bombers disguised as soldiers entered the Al-Hal Party headquarters", one of most prominent parties in the Sunni-majority province of Al-Anbar, a local security official told AFP on the condition of anonymity.

One of the attackers "detonated his explosive belt while political leaders held a meeting" at the campaign headquarters in the city of Hit, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) west of Baghdad, General Qassam al-Mohammadi, head of army operations in the area, told AFP.

"Three members of the security forces were killed and seven people, including candidate Zineb Abdel Hamid al-Hiti, were wounded," he said.

A municipal employee today also succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack, the anonymous official said.

He said the second attacker detonated his belt shortly after the first, but did not cause any casualties.

Medical sources confirmed the death toll of four and said Hiti had been hospitalised with light injuries.

There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack, which took place in the tribal desert province of Al-Anbar, primarily home to Sunni Muslims.

Sunnis are a minority in Iraq, where more than two-thirds of the population is Shiite Muslim.

For three years, the Sunni Islamic State jihadist group ruled over the province, which stretches from the western periphery of the capital to the border with war-torn Syria.

In December, Baghdad declared "victory" against IS after retaking the groups last urban stronghold in Al-Anbar.

But according to experts, jihadists are still hiding along the porous border with Syria and in parts of the Iraqi desert.

Elections held in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003 and the fall of Saddam Husseins regime have all been marred by deadly violence.

But in the run-up to the May 12 polls, the country has enjoyed a respite from violence which has significantly decreased in recent months.&nbsp

Elections held in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003 and the fall of Saddam Husseins regime have all been marred by deadly violence

A suicide attack targeting a political party headquarters in western Iraq has killed four people and injured seven others, including a candidate in polls set for May, officials said today. Last evening "two suicide bombers disguised as soldiers entered the Al-Hal Party headquarters", one of most prominent parties in the Sunni-majority province of Al-Anbar, a local security official told AFP on the condition of anonymity. One of the attackers "detonated his explosive belt while political leaders held a meeting" at the campaign headquarters in the city of Hit, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) west of Baghdad, General Qassam al-Mohammadi, head of army operations in the area, told AFP. "Three members of the security forces were killed and seven people, including candidate Zineb Abdel Hamid al-Hiti, were wounded," he said. A municipal employee today also succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack, the anonymous official said. He said the second attacker detonated his belt shortly after the first, but did not cause any casualties. Medical sources confirmed the death toll of four and said Hiti had been hospitalised with light injuries. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack, which took place in the tribal desert province of Al-Anbar, primarily home to Sunni Muslims. Sunnis are a minority in Iraq, where more than two-thirds of the population is Shiite Muslim. For three years, the Sunni Islamic State jihadist group ruled over the province, which stretches from the western periphery of the capital to the border with war-torn Syria. In December, Baghdad declared "victory" against IS after retaking the groups last urban stronghold in Al-Anbar. But according to experts, jihadists are still hiding along the porous border with Syria and in parts of the Iraqi desert. Elections held in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003 and the fall of Saddam Husseins regime have all been marred by deadly violence. But in the run-up to the May 12 polls, the country has enjoyed a respite from violence which has significantly decreased in recent months.

Four killed in suicide attack on Iraq party headquarters

A suicide car bomb&nbsp;detonated near the parliament of Somalia and the interior ministry in Mogadishu on Sunday.

Reports say three have been killed in the incident and one is injured.

Reuters quoted a police officer of Mogadishu, Nur Mohamed, as saying that &quot;the bomb went off at the heavily guarded Sayidka checkpoint.&quot;

The incident reportedly left scooters overturned and ruined cars.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

However, news reports suspect al-Qaeda linked Al Shabaab militant group.

The Al Shabaab group often targets Mogadishu with such attacks.

On Thursday as well, 14 people were killed and 10 were wounded in car bomb blast outside a Mogadishu hotel.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Reports say three have been killed in the incident and one is injured

A suicide car bomb detonated near the parliament of Somalia and the interior ministry in Mogadishu on Sunday. Reports say three have been killed in the incident and one is injured. Reuters quoted a police officer of Mogadishu, Nur Mohamed, as saying that "the bomb went off at the heavily guarded Sayidka checkpoint." The incident reportedly left scooters overturned and ruined cars. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. However, news reports suspect al-Qaeda linked Al Shabaab militant group. The Al Shabaab group often targets Mogadishu with such attacks. On Thursday as well, 14 people were killed and 10 were wounded in car bomb blast outside a Mogadishu hotel. (With inputs from Reuters)

Suicide car bomb kills three near Somali parliament

A fidayeen (suicide) attack alert has been issued in Kashmir a day ahead of Republic Day on January 26.&nbsp;

Intelligence agencies said an attacker from Maharashtra, who is currently in the Valley, is expected to carry out a suicide bombing inside or near a Republic Day venue.&nbsp;

The agencies added that security personnel are to frisk everybody walking into the venues -- including women, since it is possible that the attacker is female.&nbsp; 
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Intelligence agencies said an attacker from Maharashtra, who is currently in the Valley, is expected to carry out a suicide bombing inside or near a Republic Day venue

A fidayeen (suicide) attack alert has been issued in Kashmir a day ahead of Republic Day on January 26. Intelligence agencies said an attacker from Maharashtra, who is currently in the Valley, is expected to carry out a suicide bombing inside or near a Republic Day venue. The agencies added that security personnel are to frisk everybody walking into the venues -- including women, since it is possible that the attacker is female.

Republic Day: Fidayeen alert issued in Kashmir

The Iraq police and health officials have reported that the death toll in the twin bombings in Baghdad has risen to 38 and left at least 105 injured.&nbsp;

The bombings were carried out by two terrorists who came armed with explosive belts and attacked the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/baghdad-suicide-attack-26-killed-several-injured-29547" target="_blank">Tayran Square </a>where day labourers gather early morning for jobs, media reports said.&nbsp;

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it bore all the hallmarks of the Islamic State group, which has claimed many such attacks in the past.

Ambulances rushed to the cite and the area was sealed by the security forces.&nbsp;

Many locals were stunned by the attack as the number of attacks had significantly decreased since security forces retook nearly all territory once held by ISIS militants.

According to media reports, a local was quoted saying that she was expecting this due to the upcoming election - which is proposed on May 12.&nbsp;

The bombings were carried out by two terrorists who came armed with explosive belts and attacked the Tayran Square where day labourers gather early morning for jobs, media reports said.

The Iraq police and health officials have reported that the death toll in the twin bombings in Baghdad has risen to 38 and left at least 105 injured. The bombings were carried out by two terrorists who came armed with explosive belts and attacked the Tayran Square where day labourers gather early morning for jobs, media reports said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it bore all the hallmarks of the Islamic State group, which has claimed many such attacks in the past. Ambulances rushed to the cite and the area was sealed by the security forces. Many locals were stunned by the attack as the number of attacks had significantly decreased since security forces retook nearly all territory once held by ISIS militants. According to media reports, a local was quoted saying that she was expecting this due to the upcoming election - which is proposed on May 12.

Death toll rises to 38 in Iraq twin bombing

In a move to avoid any further political distress, the Congress has instructed all its spokesperson to steer clear of making any comments on PM Modi or his public addresses.

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Political leaders took to condemning Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar who recently made headlines for calling PM Modi a &#39;neech aadmi&#39;.

The veteran Congressman was asked by Congress supremo Rahul Gandhi to apologise to the PM and later suspended from the party.&nbsp;

Mani Shankar Aiyar later confessed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neech-row-i-am-ready-to-accept-any-punishment-that-the-congress-wants-to-give-me-says-mani-shankar-aiyar-26240" target="_blank">his willingness to accept any punishment</a> from the Congress if the party faces loss in Gujarat elections owing to the &#39;neech&#39; row.&nbsp;

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi alluded to the topic earlier today while addressing a rally in Chotta Udaipur stating that Congress respects the PM and that nobody in the party can use ill language to talk about the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-pak-mani-shankar-aiyar-said-remove-modi-from-the-way-says-pm-modi-in-gujarat-rally-26269" target="_blank">Prime Minister</a> of the country.

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&quot;Modi ji humare baare mein kuch bhi keh sakte hain. Isliye humne Mani Shankar Aiyar par sakht karyawahi ki,&quot; he noted.&nbsp;

A police official said several people have been injured

In a move to avoid any further political distress, the Congress has instructed all its spokesperson to steer clear of making any comments on PM Modi or his public addresses. Congress instructs all its spokespersons not to comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi or his public addresses. — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017 × Political leaders took to condemning Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar who recently made headlines for calling PM Modi a 'neech aadmi'. The veteran Congressman was asked by Congress supremo Rahul Gandhi to apologise to the PM and later suspended from the party. Mani Shankar Aiyar later confessed his willingness to accept any punishment from the Congress if the party faces loss in Gujarat elections owing to the 'neech' row. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi alluded to the topic earlier today while addressing a rally in Chotta Udaipur stating that Congress respects the PM and that nobody in the party can use ill language to talk about the Prime Minister of the country. Congress party hindustan ke PM ki kursi ka aadar karti hai. Aur congress party mein galat shabd prayog karke koi bhi PM ke baare mein nahi bol sakta. Modi ji humare baare mein kuch bhi keh sakte hain. Isliye humne #ManiShankarAiyar par sakht karyawahi ki: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/pYHMJB0QRs — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017 × "Modi ji humare baare mein kuch bhi keh sakte hain. Isliye humne Mani Shankar Aiyar par sakht karyawahi ki," he noted.

18 dead in suicide attack on Somalia's police academy, Al Shabaab claims responsibility

At least six civilians, including a woman and a child, have been killed and 13 others injured after a blast in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan&nbsp;on Sunday afternoon, local officials confirmed.

The incident took place at about 1:30 pm local time in PD1 of Jalalabad city after a suicide motorbike bomber detonated his explosive, a spokesman for the provincial governor Attaullah Khoghyani said.

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&ldquo;The victims have been taken the nearby hospital and the governor has ordered urgent assistance to the victims,&rdquo; Khoghyani said. He did not provide further details.

No group, including the Taliban, have claimed responsibly for the blast yet.

According to reports, 11 others were also injured following the attack.

At least six civilians, including a woman and a child, have been killed and 13 others injured after a blast in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan on Sunday afternoon, local officials confirmed. The incident took place at about 1:30 pm local time in PD1 of Jalalabad city after a suicide motorbike bomber detonated his explosive, a spokesman for the provincial governor Attaullah Khoghyani said. Six people, including a woman and a child, were killed in a suicide attack in Jalalabad city and 11 others were wounded, local officials confirmed, reports TOLOnews. — ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2017 × “The victims have been taken the nearby hospital and the governor has ordered urgent assistance to the victims,” Khoghyani said. He did not provide further details. No group, including the Taliban, have claimed responsibly for the blast yet.

Six including woman, child killed in suicide attack in Afghanistan

Two suicide attackers killed at least 17 people and left as many as 28 injured&nbsp;in Baghdad on Monday, reports said.&nbsp;

The incident took place in the Nahrawan area, around the shopping district, southeast of Baghdad where one blew himself up and the other one was killed by the security force, The Middle East Eye reports.&nbsp;

According to media reports, the Islamic group took responsibility of the attack through The Sunni Muslim militant group&rsquo;s Amaq new agency, claiming that it took lives od 35 people of the Iran-backed paramilitaries, Popular Mobilisation Units.

Iraqi security officials have said that Islamic State might wage an insurgency after its self-proclaimed caliphate collapsed and its militants were dislodged from territories they held across a swathe of Iraq and Syria.

The incident took place in the Nahrawan area, around the shopping district, southeast of Baghdad where one attacker blew himself up and the other one was killed by the security force. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

Two suicide attackers killed at least 17 people and left as many as 28 injured in Baghdad on Monday, reports said. The incident took place in the Nahrawan area, around the shopping district, southeast of Baghdad where one blew himself up and the other one was killed by the security force, The Middle East Eye reports. According to media reports, the Islamic group took responsibility of the attack through The Sunni Muslim militant group’s Amaq new agency, claiming that it took lives od 35 people of the Iran-backed paramilitaries, Popular Mobilisation Units. Iraqi security officials have said that Islamic State might wage an insurgency after its self-proclaimed caliphate collapsed and its militants were dislodged from territories they held across a swathe of Iraq and Syria.

17 people killed and 28 wounded in suicide attack in Baghdad

Three suicide bombers blew themselves up near the main police headquarters building in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/turkey-deploys-tanks-near-syria-border-5823" target="_blank"> Syria</a>&#39;s capital Damascus on Wednesday, killing at least two people and leaving 10 wounded, the interior ministry said.

Two of the suicide bombers detonated their explosives in front of the police headquarters on Khaled Bin al-Walid street in central Damascus, the interior ministry said in a statement carried by state media.

&quot;The terrorist suicide attackers tried to storm the police command headquarters... The guards opened fire on them, forcing them to blow themselves up before they entered the building and achieved their goals,&quot; it added.

Police surrounded the third attacker behind the building who also blew himself up, the statement said.

The interior ministry said one person had been killed and six injured in the attack.

It was the second time this month that suicide attackers targeted the police in Syria&#39;s capital after at least 17 people were killed in an October 2 attack on a police station in the southern district of Midan.

That attack was claimed by the Islamic State group, which said three of its fighters armed with guns, grenades, and explosives had targeted the station.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Wednesday&#39;s attack.

More than 330,000 people have been killed in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/syrias-government-detention-centre-survivor-recalls-torture-beating-12251" target="_blank">Syria since the country&#39;s conflict began in March 2011</a>, with anti-government protests.

The interior ministry said one person had been killed and six injured in the attack

Three suicide bombers blew themselves up near the main police headquarters building in Syria's capital Damascus on Wednesday, killing at least two people and leaving 10 wounded, the interior ministry said. Two of the suicide bombers detonated their explosives in front of the police headquarters on Khaled Bin al-Walid street in central Damascus, the interior ministry said in a statement carried by state media. "The terrorist suicide attackers tried to storm the police command headquarters... The guards opened fire on them, forcing them to blow themselves up before they entered the building and achieved their goals," it added. Police surrounded the third attacker behind the building who also blew himself up, the statement said. The interior ministry said one person had been killed and six injured in the attack. It was the second time this month that suicide attackers targeted the police in Syria's capital after at least 17 people were killed in an October 2 attack on a police station in the southern district of Midan. That attack was claimed by the Islamic State group, which said three of its fighters armed with guns, grenades, and explosives had targeted the station. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Wednesday's attack. More than 330,000 people have been killed in Syria since the country's conflict began in March 2011, with anti-government protests.

Triple suicide attack near Damascus police HQ: Ministry

Two car bombs killed at least 27&nbsp;people in Baghdad and wounded about 80 others in streets packed with crowds preparing for the Ramadan fast early on Tuesday, security sources said.

Militant group Islamic State claimed responsibility for the first blast that killed at least 13&nbsp;people and wounded 40 just after midnight (2100 GMT on Monday) in the Iraqi capital&#39;s commercial Karrada district.

A few hours later, a second bombing killed seven people and wounded 38 more near a government office in Karkh district. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

The attackers struck during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when many people stay up past midnight and eat out to prepare for the next day&#39;s fast.

Karrada was hit by a massive truck bomb in July 2016 that killed at least 324 people, the deadliest attack in Iraq since the US-led invasion of the country in 2003.

Islamic State has been retreating in Iraq since the end of 2015 in the face of US-backed government forces and Iranian-backed Shi&#39;ite paramilitary groups.

It is now besieged in an enclave in the northern city of Mosul, which it has used as its de facto capital in Iraq. Islamic State declared a &quot;caliphate&quot; over parts of Syria and Iraq in 2014.

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Islamic State claimed responsibility for the first blast just after midnight (2100 GMT Monday) that killed at least 13 people and wounded 40

Two car bombs killed at least 27 people in Baghdad and wounded about 80 others in streets packed with crowds preparing for the Ramadan fast early on Tuesday, security sources said. Militant group Islamic State claimed responsibility for the first blast that killed at least 13 people and wounded 40 just after midnight (2100 GMT on Monday) in the Iraqi capital's commercial Karrada district. A few hours later, a second bombing killed seven people and wounded 38 more near a government office in Karkh district. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. The attackers struck during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when many people stay up past midnight and eat out to prepare for the next day's fast. Karrada was hit by a massive truck bomb in July 2016 that killed at least 324 people, the deadliest attack in Iraq since the US-led invasion of the country in 2003. Islamic State has been retreating in Iraq since the end of 2015 in the face of US-backed government forces and Iranian-backed Shi'ite paramilitary groups. It is now besieged in an enclave in the northern city of Mosul, which it has used as its de facto capital in Iraq. Islamic State declared a "caliphate" over parts of Syria and Iraq in 2014. (Reuters) Families were gathering after breaking their daily fast as part of Islam's holy month of Ramadan when a terrorist detonated a car bomb near the ice cream shop. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack (WION) ×

Twin car bomb attack in Baghdad, 27 people killed

At least 27 people were killed and 64 wounded following a suicide attack&nbsp;on a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday.

This is the latest in a series of attacks in Afghanistan&nbsp;claimed by Islamic State.

A rise in casualties is feared, a government spokesman said.

&quot;A blast was reported at around 12:30 pm in police district 6 of Kabul, we are still gathering the details,&quot; AFP reported interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi as saying.

Officials said the attack took place at the Baqir Olum mosque in the western part of the city, Reuters reported.

The attacker was with the worshippers when he decided to detonate the bomb, Afghan police told AFP.

The attack comes on a day when Shias were celebrating the occasion of Arbaeen, which marks the end of the 40-day mourning period after Ashura, which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the founder of the Shia sect.

At least 15 wounded were taken to hospitals, the health ministry said.

&quot;I heard a blast and dust covered the whole mosque,&quot; said worshipper Nadir Ali.

&quot;When the dust settled down, I saw the mosque was full of flesh and blood. I was injured in my waist and had to crawl out of the mosque.&quot;

Another worshipper, Ali Jan, told AFP: &quot;I was in the mosque, the people were offering prayers. Suddenly I heard a bang and windows broke. I had no idea what had happened. I rushed out screaming.&quot;&nbsp;

President Ashraf Ghani said in a statement he strongly condemned the &quot;barbaric&quot; attack, which the UN called an &quot;atrocity&quot;.

(WION with inputs from agencies)

Around 35 people have been injured in the blast, with a rise in casualties feared

At least 27 people were killed and 64 wounded following a suicide attack on a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday. This is the latest in a series of attacks in Afghanistan claimed by Islamic State. A rise in casualties is feared, a government spokesman said. "A blast was reported at around 12:30 pm in police district 6 of Kabul, we are still gathering the details," AFP reported interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi as saying. Officials said the attack took place at the Baqir Olum mosque in the western part of the city, Reuters reported. The attacker was with the worshippers when he decided to detonate the bomb, Afghan police told AFP. The attack comes on a day when Shias were celebrating the occasion of Arbaeen, which marks the end of the 40-day mourning period after Ashura, which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the founder of the Shia sect. At least 15 wounded were taken to hospitals, the health ministry said. "I heard a blast and dust covered the whole mosque," said worshipper Nadir Ali. "When the dust settled down, I saw the mosque was full of flesh and blood. I was injured in my waist and had to crawl out of the mosque." Another worshipper, Ali Jan, told AFP: "I was in the mosque, the people were offering prayers. Suddenly I heard a bang and windows broke. I had no idea what had happened. I rushed out screaming." President Ashraf Ghani said in a statement he strongly condemned the "barbaric" attack, which the UN called an "atrocity". (WION with inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: Suicide attack on Kabul mosque kills 27

At least 10 people were killed today and about 30 were wounded in Iraqi capital in a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State &nbsp;(IS) on two Shi&#39;ite majority areas, international news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

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Reuters, however, put the death toll at 11.&nbsp;

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While one of the attacks was reported in &nbsp;the Amil neighbourhood of southern Baghdad, where at least six people were killed, &nbsp;the other attack was reported in the eastern Mashtal district, according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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In the second attack, the &nbsp;bomber detonated explosives near a garage for taxis and buses and a tent providing refreshments to passersby as part of a Shiite religious ritual, reported AFP.&nbsp;

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IS later claimed the attack in a statement, saying it targetted the Shi&#39;ite events commemorating the slaying of Prophet Mohammad&#39;s grandson Hussein, according to Reuters.

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(WION with inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Shi'ite events commemorating the slaying of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Hussein were targetted in the suicide attacks, IS said

At least 10 people were killed today and about 30 were wounded in Iraqi capital in a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) on two Shi'ite majority areas, international news agency AFP reported. Reuters, however, put the death toll at 11. While one of the attacks was reported in the Amil neighbourhood of southern Baghdad, where at least six people were killed, the other attack was reported in the eastern Mashtal district, according to Reuters. In the second attack, the bomber detonated explosives near a garage for taxis and buses and a tent providing refreshments to passersby as part of a Shiite religious ritual, reported AFP. IS later claimed the attack in a statement, saying it targetted the Shi'ite events commemorating the slaying of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Hussein, according to Reuters. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Islamic State suicide bombers target Shia processions in Baghdad, at least 10 killed

One of the deadliest bombings to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people, two thirds of whom needed DNA testing to be identified, the health minister said, drastically raising an earlier toll from last month&#39;s attack. 
 
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged minibus in a crowded shopping area in Baghdad&#39;s Karrada district early on July 3, sparking infernos in nearby buildings that burned many victims alive. 
 
&quot;One hundred and fifteen martyrs were identified directly after the bombing by their families,&quot; health minister Adila Hamoud told a televised news conference.&nbsp;But the identity of 208 more people killed in the blast, many of whose bodies were burned beyond recognition, could not be determined, and they were sent for DNA testing, Hamoud said. 
 
She had previously said that the attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State, had killed 292 people, of whom 177 were unidentified. 
 
People have been furious over delays in determining the fate of their loved ones, and have sharply criticised the Iraqi government for failing to protect them. 
 
IS overran large areas North and West of Baghdad in 2014, but Iraqi forces have since regained significant territory from the jihadists. 
 
The extremists have responded to battlefield setbacks by striking back against civilians, and experts have warned there may be more bombings as the jihadists continue to lose ground. 
 
(AFP)

The identity of 208 people killed in the blast could not initially be determined, so their bodies were sent for DNA testing

One of the deadliest bombings to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people, two thirds of whom needed DNA testing to be identified, the health minister said, drastically raising an earlier toll from last month's attack. A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged minibus in a crowded shopping area in Baghdad's Karrada district early on July 3, sparking infernos in nearby buildings that burned many victims alive. "One hundred and fifteen martyrs were identified directly after the bombing by their families," health minister Adila Hamoud told a televised news conference. But the identity of 208 more people killed in the blast, many of whose bodies were burned beyond recognition, could not be determined, and they were sent for DNA testing, Hamoud said. She had previously said that the attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State, had killed 292 people, of whom 177 were unidentified. People have been furious over delays in determining the fate of their loved ones, and have sharply criticised the Iraqi government for failing to protect them. IS overran large areas North and West of Baghdad in 2014, but Iraqi forces have since regained significant territory from the jihadists. The extremists have responded to battlefield setbacks by striking back against civilians, and experts have warned there may be more bombings as the jihadists continue to lose ground. (AFP)

Death toll from Baghdad blast in July reaches 323, says minister

At least seven people, including two attackers, were killed in a bombing and shooting attack by the Islamist al Shabaab group on Somalia&#39;s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters today, police said. 
 
&quot;We have confirmed seven dead, including civilians and two militants,&quot; Ali Mohamed, a police officer, told Reuters. 
 
He said police had killed two gunmen who stormed into the building in the capital after two car bombs exploded outside. 
 
(Reuters)

Police killed the two Islamist al Shabaab militants, who stormed into the building after two car bombs exploded outside

At least seven people, including two attackers, were killed in a bombing and shooting attack by the Islamist al Shabaab group on Somalia's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters today, police said. "We have confirmed seven dead, including civilians and two militants," Ali Mohamed, a police officer, told Reuters. He said police had killed two gunmen who stormed into the building in the capital after two car bombs exploded outside. (Reuters)

7 killed in attack on Somalia's central investigation department headquarters

Suicide bombers today attacked two army checkpoints in a former stronghold of al Qaeda in southeastern Yemen, killing five soldiers, an officer said. 
 
One bomber drove his vehicle into a checkpoint in the west of Mukalla while the second struck in the centre of the city, General Faraj Salemine told AFP, blaming the attack on &quot;terrorists&quot;. 
 
The capital of Hadramawt province, Mukalla had been under the control of al Qaeda for one year until pro-government troops backed by a Saudi-led coalition recaptured the city in April. 
 
Yemen has been gripped by a devastating conflict that escalated in March 2015 when Saudi-led air strikes began against Iran-backed Huthi rebels after the insurgents seized northern and central parts of the country including the capital, Sanaa.&nbsp; 
 
The violence has allowed extremist groups such as al Qaeda and the Islamic State group to extend their influence and launch scores of attacks on security forces. 
 
Last month, IS claimed a wave of suicide bombings targeting Yemeni troops in Mukalla that killed at least 42 people. 
 
The Pentagon said in May that a &quot;very small number&quot; of US military personnel had been deployed around Mukalla in support of pro-government forces. 
 
(AFP)

'One bomber drove his vehicle into a checkpoint in the west of Mukalla while the second struck in the centre of the city'

Suicide bombers today attacked two army checkpoints in a former stronghold of al Qaeda in southeastern Yemen, killing five soldiers, an officer said. One bomber drove his vehicle into a checkpoint in the west of Mukalla while the second struck in the centre of the city, General Faraj Salemine told AFP, blaming the attack on "terrorists". The capital of Hadramawt province, Mukalla had been under the control of al Qaeda for one year until pro-government troops backed by a Saudi-led coalition recaptured the city in April. Yemen has been gripped by a devastating conflict that escalated in March 2015 when Saudi-led air strikes began against Iran-backed Huthi rebels after the insurgents seized northern and central parts of the country including the capital, Sanaa. The violence has allowed extremist groups such as al Qaeda and the Islamic State group to extend their influence and launch scores of attacks on security forces. Last month, IS claimed a wave of suicide bombings targeting Yemeni troops in Mukalla that killed at least 42 people. The Pentagon said in May that a "very small number" of US military personnel had been deployed around Mukalla in support of pro-government forces. (AFP)

Suicide bombers kill 5 soldiers in Yemen?

A suicide bomber was killed and two other wounded in a blast near the US consulate in Saudi Arabia&#39;s second city of Jeddah early today, state TV said, the first bombing in years to attempt to target foreigners in the kingdom. 
 
The attacker parked his car outside a hospital opposite the consulate at about 2.15 am and detonated his device after being approached by two security men, killing him and lightly wounding them, it said, quoting a security spokesman. 
 
Three further blasts rocked the location of the bombing hours later, a witness told Reuters, as police carried out what appeared to be controlled explosions near the site. 
 
A video sent by the witness showed police taking cover behind vehicles and covering their ears before an explosion sounded. 
 
Reuters could not immediately reach officials to give more details. A photograph on the Sabq news website showed what appeared to be the remains of a man lying next to a taxi. 
 
The statement on state television referred to the location of the consulate by its street address and did not refer directly to the presence of the diplomatic mission there, an apparent effort to downplay the attack&#39;s likely target. 
 
A spokesman for the US state department said it was aware of reports of a blast in Jeddah and was seeking more information from the Saudi government. He added that all staff at the consulate were accounted for. 
 
A state department message sent to US citizens in Saudi Arabia noted the reports of the attack and reiterated earlier advice to remain aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions when travelling in the country. 
 
The witness said the area had been closed off by the security forces and that helicopters were flying overhead. He said the explosion appeared to have taken place about 20 metres (65 feet) from an outer checkpoint of the consulate. Concrete barriers protect the street outside the consulate. 
 
Islamic State has carried out a series of bombing and shooting attacks in Saudi Arabia since mid-2014 that have killed scores of people, mostly members of the Shi&#39;ite Muslim minority and security services. 
 
A decade ago, an al-Qaeda campaign focused on Western expatriates in the world&#39;s top oil exporter, killing hundreds in attacks on businesses and residential compounds. One 2004 attack hit the US consulate in Jeddah, killing nine. 
 
(Reuters)

The bomber parked his car outside a hospital near the US consulate in Jeddah and detonated the device when two security men walked up to him

A suicide bomber was killed and two other wounded in a blast near the US consulate in Saudi Arabia's second city of Jeddah early today, state TV said, the first bombing in years to attempt to target foreigners in the kingdom. The attacker parked his car outside a hospital opposite the consulate at about 2.15 am and detonated his device after being approached by two security men, killing him and lightly wounding them, it said, quoting a security spokesman. Three further blasts rocked the location of the bombing hours later, a witness told Reuters, as police carried out what appeared to be controlled explosions near the site. A video sent by the witness showed police taking cover behind vehicles and covering their ears before an explosion sounded. Reuters could not immediately reach officials to give more details. A photograph on the Sabq news website showed what appeared to be the remains of a man lying next to a taxi. The statement on state television referred to the location of the consulate by its street address and did not refer directly to the presence of the diplomatic mission there, an apparent effort to downplay the attack's likely target. A spokesman for the US state department said it was aware of reports of a blast in Jeddah and was seeking more information from the Saudi government. He added that all staff at the consulate were accounted for. A state department message sent to US citizens in Saudi Arabia noted the reports of the attack and reiterated earlier advice to remain aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions when travelling in the country. The witness said the area had been closed off by the security forces and that helicopters were flying overhead. He said the explosion appeared to have taken place about 20 metres (65 feet) from an outer checkpoint of the consulate. Concrete barriers protect the street outside the consulate. Islamic State has carried out a series of bombing and shooting attacks in Saudi Arabia since mid-2014 that have killed scores of people, mostly members of the Shi'ite Muslim minority and security services. A decade ago, an al-Qaeda campaign focused on Western expatriates in the world's top oil exporter, killing hundreds in attacks on businesses and residential compounds. One 2004 attack hit the US consulate in Jeddah, killing nine. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia: Suicide bomber blows himself up near US consulate, 2 hurt

The suicide assault on Istanbul&#39;s &nbsp;Ataturk airport bears the &quot;hallmark&quot; of an Islamic State group attack, CIA director John Brennan said on Wednesday. 
 
No group has claimed responsibility for Tuesday&#39;s attack, which killed 41 people and wounded 239 more. 
 
&quot;The despicable attacks in Istanbul International airport yesterday that killed dozens and injured many more certainly bears the hallmark of ISIL&#39;s depravity,&quot; Brennan said, using an acronym for the IS group. 
 
Witnesses described scenes of terror and panic as the attackers began shooting indiscriminately and then blew themselves up at the entrance to Ataturk airport, one of Europe&#39;s &nbsp;busiest hubs. 
 
The attack followed coordinated IS group suicide bombings in March at the international airport and a metro station in Brussels that left 32 people dead. 
 
The IS group typically does not claim responsibility for attacks in Turkey in order to send messages to the government without alienating potential future recruits in the country, Brennan said. 
 
The IS group may well be planning a similar attack in the United States, America&#39;s &nbsp;top spy added. 
 
&quot;If anyone believes that the US homeland is hermetically sealed... I would guard against that,&quot; he said.&nbsp; 
 
Earlier this month, a gunman killed 49 people at a Florida gay nightclub in the deadliest terror attack on US soil since September 11, 2001. 
 
The shooter, US-born Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to the IS group while carrying out the attack. 
 
Speaking in Washington at the council on foreign relations think-tank, Brennan opened his remarks by saying the intelligence-sharing partnership between Britain and the United States would not be affected by the United Kingdom&#39;s decision to leave the European Union. 
 
&quot;The bonds of friendship and cooperation between (US and UK spy) services are only destined to grow stronger in the years ahead,&quot; Brennan said. 
 
Still, he noted, Britain&#39;s momentous decision may pose the greatest challenge the European bloc has ever faced. 
 
(AFP)

The group typically does not claim responsibility for attacks in Turkey so as not to alienate potential future recruits, he added

The suicide assault on Istanbul's Ataturk airport bears the "hallmark" of an Islamic State group attack, CIA director John Brennan said on Wednesday. No group has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's attack, which killed 41 people and wounded 239 more. "The despicable attacks in Istanbul International airport yesterday that killed dozens and injured many more certainly bears the hallmark of ISIL's depravity," Brennan said, using an acronym for the IS group. Witnesses described scenes of terror and panic as the attackers began shooting indiscriminately and then blew themselves up at the entrance to Ataturk airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs. The attack followed coordinated IS group suicide bombings in March at the international airport and a metro station in Brussels that left 32 people dead. The IS group typically does not claim responsibility for attacks in Turkey in order to send messages to the government without alienating potential future recruits in the country, Brennan said. The IS group may well be planning a similar attack in the United States, America's top spy added. "If anyone believes that the US homeland is hermetically sealed... I would guard against that," he said. Earlier this month, a gunman killed 49 people at a Florida gay nightclub in the deadliest terror attack on US soil since September 11, 2001. The shooter, US-born Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to the IS group while carrying out the attack. Speaking in Washington at the council on foreign relations think-tank, Brennan opened his remarks by saying the intelligence-sharing partnership between Britain and the United States would not be affected by the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union. "The bonds of friendship and cooperation between (US and UK spy) services are only destined to grow stronger in the years ahead," Brennan said. Still, he noted, Britain's momentous decision may pose the greatest challenge the European bloc has ever faced. (AFP)

Istanbul airport attack bears IS 'hallmark', says CIA director

&nbsp;A suicide bomber belonging to the Nigerian jihadist group&nbsp;Boko&nbsp;Haram&nbsp;killed at least 11 people when he blew himself up close to a mosque in Cameroon near the Nigerian border, military sources and local officials said on Thursday.

The attack, which took place late on Wednesday, occurred after the breaking of the fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramzan.

&quot;After the prayer, the faithful gathered under a tent in Djakana,&quot; said a local official. &quot;A suicide bomber exploded and killed 11 people. Four others were injured.&quot;

A Cameroonian army officer said the bomber was a young boy.

Since a regional offensive last year drove the insurgents from most of their strongholds,&nbsp;Boko Haram&nbsp;has been waging a guerrilla-style campaign targeting civilians. In Cameroon, teenage girls have killed dozens in suicide bombings.

More than 15,000 people have been killed and 2 million displaced in Nigeria and neighbouring Chad, Niger and Cameroon during&nbsp;Boko&nbsp;Haram&#39;s seven-year campaign to create an Islamic caliphate in northeast Nigeria.

The group pledged its allegiance to Islamic State last year, while the practical extent of its links with the Syria&nbsp;and Iraq-based group is not known.
(Reuters) 
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The attacker was a young boy, a Cameroon army official said.

A suicide bomber belonging to the Nigerian jihadist group Boko Haram killed at least 11 people when he blew himself up close to a mosque in Cameroon near the Nigerian border, military sources and local officials said on Thursday. The attack, which took place late on Wednesday, occurred after the breaking of the fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. "After the prayer, the faithful gathered under a tent in Djakana," said a local official. "A suicide bomber exploded and killed 11 people. Four others were injured." A Cameroonian army officer said the bomber was a young boy. Since a regional offensive last year drove the insurgents from most of their strongholds, Boko Haram has been waging a guerrilla-style campaign targeting civilians. In Cameroon, teenage girls have killed dozens in suicide bombings. More than 15,000 people have been killed and 2 million displaced in Nigeria and neighbouring Chad, Niger and Cameroon during Boko Haram's seven-year campaign to create an Islamic caliphate in northeast Nigeria. The group pledged its allegiance to Islamic State last year, while the practical extent of its links with the Syria and Iraq-based group is not known. (Reuters)

Boko Haram suicide bomber kills 11 in Cameroon

Three suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up in the main international airport in Istanbul on Tuesday night, killing 36 people and wounding close to 150, officials said. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that initial indications point at Islamic State as being responsible for the attack. 
 
&quot;According to assessments so far, 36 people have lost their lives and there were also many wounded,&quot; Yildirim told reporters at the site of the attack on Europe&#39;s third-busiest airport. The attack took place shortly before 10 pm local time when two gunmen opened fire at a security checkpoint at Ataturk airport, The New York Times quoted officials. 
 
Police fired shots to try to stop two of the attackers just before they reached a security checkpoint at the arrivals hall at Ataturk airport, but they detonated their explosives, one of the officials said. 
 
Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin said authorities believed there were three suicide bombers, an account corroborated by witnesses. 
 
A Turkish official said the vast majority of those killed were Turkish nationals, but foreigners were also among the dead. 
 
&quot;There was a huge explosion, extremely loud. The roof came down. Inside the airport it is terrible, you can&#39;t recognise it, the damage is big,&quot; said Ali Tekin, who was at the arrivals hall waiting for a guest when the attack took place. 
 
A woman named Duygu, who was at passport control having just arrived from Germany, said she threw herself onto the floor with the sound of the explosion. Several witnesses also reported hearing gunfire shortly before the attacks. 
 
&quot;Everyone started running away. Everywhere was covered with blood and body parts. I saw bullet holes on the doors,&quot; she said outside the airport. 
 
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the latest in a string of suicide bombings in Turkey this year, but the Dogan news agency said initial indications suggested Islamic State may have been responsible, citing police sources. 
 
A Turkish official said it was too soon to assign blame. 
 
The attack bore some similarities to a suicide bombing by Islamic State militants at Brussels airport in March which killed 16 people. A coordinated attack also targeted a rush-hour metro train, killing a further 16 people in the Belgian capital. 
 
Paul Roos, 77, described seeing one of the attackers &quot;randomly shooting&quot; on the departures floor of the terminal. 
 
&quot;He was just firing at anyone coming in front of him. He was wearing all black. His face was not masked. I was 50 metres (55 yards) away from him,&quot; said Roos, a South African on his way back to Cape Town with his wife after a holiday in southern Turkey. 
 
&quot;We ducked behind a counter but I stood up and watched him. Two explosions went off shortly after one another. By that time he had stopped shooting,&quot; Roos told Reuters. 
 
&quot;He turned around and started coming towards us. He was holding his gun inside his jacket. He looked around anxiously to see if anyone was going to stop him and then went down the escalator ... We heard some more gunfire and then another explosion, and then it was over.&quot; 
 
&quot;Could have been anywhere&quot; 
 
President Tayyip Erdogan said the attack should serve as a turning point in the global fight against militant groups. 
 
&quot;The attack, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, shows that terrorism strikes with no regard for faith and values,&quot; he said in a statement. 
 
&quot;The bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world,&quot; he said, urging all governments to join forces against terrorism. 
 
Speaking in Parliament earlier, Turkish justice minister Bekir Bozdag said initial reports suggested one attacker had initially opened fire with a Kalashnikov then detonated explosives. 
 
Ataturk is Turkey&#39;s largest airport and a major transport hub for international travellers. Pictures posted on social media from the site showed wounded people lying on the ground inside and outside one of the terminal buildings. 
 
A helicopter buzzed overhead as police evacuated the building. Dozens of passengers walked back down access roads with their luggage, trying to hail cabs. The US embassy urged US citizens to avoid the area. 
 
Flights halted 
 
Authorities halted the take-off of scheduled flights from the airport and passengers were transferred to hotels, a Turkish Airlines official said. Earlier an airport official said some flights to the airport had been diverted. 
 
The airport will be closed for up to 48 hours, Turkey told one foreign government. 
 
In the United States, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reacted to the explosions by putting armed, high-visibility patrols at the three main airports in the New York metropolitan region. 
 
Turkey has suffered a spate of bombings this year, including two suicide attacks in tourist areas of Istanbul blamed on Islamic State, and two car bombings in the capital, Ankara, which were claimed by a Kurdish militant group. 
 
In the most recent attack, a car bomb ripped through a police bus in central Istanbul during the morning rush hour, killing 11 people and wounding 36 near the main tourist district, a major university and the mayor&#39;s office. 
 
Turkey, which is part of the US-led coalition against Islamic State, is also fighting Kurdish militants in its largely Kurdish southeast. 
 
One person was killed on December 23, 2015, when an explosion hit Istanbul&#39;s second airport, Sabiha Gokcen, located on the Asian side of the city. That attack was claimed by a Kurdish militant group. 
 
(Agencies)

Three gunmen with suspected links to IS fired indiscriminately in Turkey's international airport before blowing themselves up

Three suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up in the main international airport in Istanbul on Tuesday night, killing 36 people and wounding close to 150, officials said. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that initial indications point at Islamic State as being responsible for the attack. "According to assessments so far, 36 people have lost their lives and there were also many wounded," Yildirim told reporters at the site of the attack on Europe's third-busiest airport. The attack took place shortly before 10 pm local time when two gunmen opened fire at a security checkpoint at Ataturk airport, The New York Times quoted officials. Police fired shots to try to stop two of the attackers just before they reached a security checkpoint at the arrivals hall at Ataturk airport, but they detonated their explosives, one of the officials said. Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin said authorities believed there were three suicide bombers, an account corroborated by witnesses. A Turkish official said the vast majority of those killed were Turkish nationals, but foreigners were also among the dead. "There was a huge explosion, extremely loud. The roof came down. Inside the airport it is terrible, you can't recognise it, the damage is big," said Ali Tekin, who was at the arrivals hall waiting for a guest when the attack took place. A woman named Duygu, who was at passport control having just arrived from Germany, said she threw herself onto the floor with the sound of the explosion. Several witnesses also reported hearing gunfire shortly before the attacks. "Everyone started running away. Everywhere was covered with blood and body parts. I saw bullet holes on the doors," she said outside the airport. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the latest in a string of suicide bombings in Turkey this year, but the Dogan news agency said initial indications suggested Islamic State may have been responsible, citing police sources. A Turkish official said it was too soon to assign blame. The attack bore some similarities to a suicide bombing by Islamic State militants at Brussels airport in March which killed 16 people. A coordinated attack also targeted a rush-hour metro train, killing a further 16 people in the Belgian capital. Paul Roos, 77, described seeing one of the attackers "randomly shooting" on the departures floor of the terminal. "He was just firing at anyone coming in front of him. He was wearing all black. His face was not masked. I was 50 metres (55 yards) away from him," said Roos, a South African on his way back to Cape Town with his wife after a holiday in southern Turkey. "We ducked behind a counter but I stood up and watched him. Two explosions went off shortly after one another. By that time he had stopped shooting," Roos told Reuters. "He turned around and started coming towards us. He was holding his gun inside his jacket. He looked around anxiously to see if anyone was going to stop him and then went down the escalator ... We heard some more gunfire and then another explosion, and then it was over." "Could have been anywhere" President Tayyip Erdogan said the attack should serve as a turning point in the global fight against militant groups. "The attack, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, shows that terrorism strikes with no regard for faith and values," he said in a statement. "The bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world," he said, urging all governments to join forces against terrorism. Speaking in Parliament earlier, Turkish justice minister Bekir Bozdag said initial reports suggested one attacker had initially opened fire with a Kalashnikov then detonated explosives. Ataturk is Turkey's largest airport and a major transport hub for international travellers. Pictures posted on social media from the site showed wounded people lying on the ground inside and outside one of the terminal buildings. A helicopter buzzed overhead as police evacuated the building. Dozens of passengers walked back down access roads with their luggage, trying to hail cabs. The US embassy urged US citizens to avoid the area. Flights halted Authorities halted the take-off of scheduled flights from the airport and passengers were transferred to hotels, a Turkish Airlines official said. Earlier an airport official said some flights to the airport had been diverted. The airport will be closed for up to 48 hours, Turkey told one foreign government. In the United States, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reacted to the explosions by putting armed, high-visibility patrols at the three main airports in the New York metropolitan region. Turkey has suffered a spate of bombings this year, including two suicide attacks in tourist areas of Istanbul blamed on Islamic State, and two car bombings in the capital, Ankara, which were claimed by a Kurdish militant group. In the most recent attack, a car bomb ripped through a police bus in central Istanbul during the morning rush hour, killing 11 people and wounding 36 near the main tourist district, a major university and the mayor's office. Turkey, which is part of the US-led coalition against Islamic State, is also fighting Kurdish militants in its largely Kurdish southeast. One person was killed on December 23, 2015, when an explosion hit Istanbul's second airport, Sabiha Gokcen, located on the Asian side of the city. That attack was claimed by a Kurdish militant group. (Agencies)

Istanbul airport suicide attack: 41 dead, 239 wounded, Turkish PM says initial findings point to Islamic State

Condemning the terror attack at Istanbul&#39;s Ataturk International airport that killed 36 people and injured many others, the US and UN has called for stepped-up cooperation in fighting terrorism and has vowed &quot;steadfast&quot; support for Turkey. 
 
&quot;Ataturk international airport, like Brussels airport which was attacked earlier this year, is a symbol of international connections and the ties that bind us together,&quot; White House press secretary Josh Earnest said yesterday. 
 
US President Barack Obama was briefed on the explosions by his assistant for homeland security and counterterrorism Lisa Monaco. 
 
&quot;Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, our NATO ally and partner, along with all of our friends and allies around the world, as we continue to confront the threat of terrorism,&quot; he said. 
 
Condemning the terrorist attack at Istanbul&#39;s Ataturk International airport, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Turkey. 
 
&quot;The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this crime will be identified and brought to justice. He stands firmly by Turkey as it confronts this threat and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism,&quot; his spokesman said in a statement. 
 
US officials are in close touch with Turkish authorities throughout the investigation, state department deputy spokesman Mark Toner said. 
 
&quot;We stand in solidarity with our NATO ally Turkey in combating the threat of terrorism. Sadly, this murderous attack is only the latest in a series of attacks aimed at killing and maiming innocent civilians,&quot; he said. 
 
&quot;Such attacks will only reinforce our determination to work with the government of Turkey to counter the scourge of terrorism and support all those across the region who are working to promote peace and reconciliation,&quot; Toner said in a statement. 
 
&quot;Today, we have another horrific event - senseless violence against innocent civilians. Freedom-loving people around the world must not waver in our commitment to defeat violent extremism,&quot; said senator James Lankford. He serves on the homeland security and intelligence committees. 
 
&quot;We continue to monitor reports of the horrific terror attack in Turkey. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all affected,&quot; tweeted Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the powerful senate foreign relations committee. 
 
&quot;Terrorism will not prevail. We stand with our ally Turkey in the face of this heinous attack,&quot; tweeted Paul Ryan, speaker of the US house of representatives. 
 
&quot;I&#39;m horrified by the attacks in Istanbul, and my heart is with the victims and their families. I stand with the people of Turkey against terrorism,&quot; tweeted congresswoman Susan Brooks. 
 
(PTI)

Ban Ki-moon condemned the attack and stressed on the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism

Condemning the terror attack at Istanbul's Ataturk International airport that killed 36 people and injured many others, the US and UN has called for stepped-up cooperation in fighting terrorism and has vowed "steadfast" support for Turkey. "Ataturk international airport, like Brussels airport which was attacked earlier this year, is a symbol of international connections and the ties that bind us together," White House press secretary Josh Earnest said yesterday. US President Barack Obama was briefed on the explosions by his assistant for homeland security and counterterrorism Lisa Monaco. "Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, our NATO ally and partner, along with all of our friends and allies around the world, as we continue to confront the threat of terrorism," he said. Condemning the terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk International airport, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Turkey. "The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this crime will be identified and brought to justice. He stands firmly by Turkey as it confronts this threat and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism," his spokesman said in a statement. US officials are in close touch with Turkish authorities throughout the investigation, state department deputy spokesman Mark Toner said. "We stand in solidarity with our NATO ally Turkey in combating the threat of terrorism. Sadly, this murderous attack is only the latest in a series of attacks aimed at killing and maiming innocent civilians," he said. "Such attacks will only reinforce our determination to work with the government of Turkey to counter the scourge of terrorism and support all those across the region who are working to promote peace and reconciliation," Toner said in a statement. "Today, we have another horrific event - senseless violence against innocent civilians. Freedom-loving people around the world must not waver in our commitment to defeat violent extremism," said senator James Lankford. He serves on the homeland security and intelligence committees. "We continue to monitor reports of the horrific terror attack in Turkey. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all affected," tweeted Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the powerful senate foreign relations committee. "Terrorism will not prevail. We stand with our ally Turkey in the face of this heinous attack," tweeted Paul Ryan, speaker of the US house of representatives. "I'm horrified by the attacks in Istanbul, and my heart is with the victims and their families. I stand with the people of Turkey against terrorism," tweeted congresswoman Susan Brooks. (PTI)

US, UN condemn terror attack on Turkey international airport

More than 20 people were killed and about 50 injured in three bombings, including two suicide attacks&nbsp;that hit Baghdad today, police and medical sources said.

The attacks came as Iraqi forces and Shi&#39;ite militias were fighting Islamic State militants in Falluja.

Twelve people were killed and more than 20 injured when a car bomb blew up in Baghdad&#39;s northern Shaab Shi&#39;ite district.

Eight were killed and 21 wounded by a suicide bomber who detonated a car packed with explosives near a government building and a police station in Tarmiya, a predominantly Sunni suburb north of Baghdad.

Another suicide bomber riding a motorcycle set off his explosive belt in Sadr City, a popular Shi&#39;ite district of Baghdad, killing three and injuring nine.

The attacks come in the wake of the Iraqi Army and Shi'ite militia storming Falluja to recapture it from the Islamic State.

More than 20 people were killed and about 50 injured in three bombings, including two suicide attacks that hit Baghdad today, police and medical sources said. The attacks came as Iraqi forces and Shi'ite militias were fighting Islamic State militants in Falluja. Twelve people were killed and more than 20 injured when a car bomb blew up in Baghdad's northern Shaab Shi'ite district. Eight were killed and 21 wounded by a suicide bomber who detonated a car packed with explosives near a government building and a police station in Tarmiya, a predominantly Sunni suburb north of Baghdad. Another suicide bomber riding a motorcycle set off his explosive belt in Sadr City, a popular Shi'ite district of Baghdad, killing three and injuring nine.

More than 20 killed in multiple blasts in Baghdad

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