Tag: heinous

US condemns ‘heinous’ Istanbul attack, pledges support for Turkey

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Tuesday condemned what it called the “heinous” bombing and gun attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport that left at least 36 people dead, pledging “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 spokesman Josh Earnest said in a statement. “We remain steadfast in our […]

Obama condemns ‘heinous murder’ of British MP

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Barack Obama condemned Friday the “heinous” murder of Jo Cox, as he offered condolences to the British lawmaker’s widower and praised her “selfless service.” Obama called Brendan Cox while traveling on the Air Force One presidential plane, a day after the MP was “brutally murdered,” the White House said. Jo Cox was shot and killed in a ferocious attack in the northern English village of Birstall. Police are investigating […]