WASWHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Sunday blasted the “heinous” suicide bombing that killed 51 people in Turkey, and offered its assistance to Ankara in the fight against “the scourge of terrorism.” “The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s heinous attack,” State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement. “We extend heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the victims and we wish a full and speedy recovery for the many […]
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Death toll in Turkey wedding bomb attack rises to 50: local governor’s office
(REUTERS) The death toll from Saturday’s suspected suicide bomb attack in the southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep has risen to 50, the local governor’s office said. President Tayyip Erdogan said it was likely that Islamic State militants had carried out the late-night attack, when the bomb exploded among people dancing and celebrating a wedding.
