People share these pictures showing solidarity with Turkey
June 29, 2016  15:04
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The Turkish president has urged the world to take a stronger stance in response to terrorism after a triple suicide bombing killed dozens of people at the Ataturk international airport in Istanbul.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the rest of the world to see the target could have been "London, Berlin, Chicago", amid suggestions the international response had been muted.

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday that early signs suggested the Islamic State group was behind a triple suicide bombing at Istanbul airport, as he announced the death toll in the attack had risen to 36.

"According to the most recent information, 36 people have lost their lives," Yildirim told journalists at the scene of the attack, adding that "the evidence points to Daesh", using another name for the Islamic State.

The premier added that there were "many injured", without giving a figure.

Three suicide bombers opened fire at passengers with automatic rifles before blowing themselves up, Yildirim said. The toll stands at 36 dead, 147 injured.

Meanwhile, people have begun sharing these images on Twitter. This one was shared by Rav Billan @ravbillan who wrote, "Unfortunately this picture doesn't require a caption....but list of dates keep on growing #PrayForTurkey."
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