Islamic State blamed as Turkey mourns 42 victims

The death toll from the Istanbul airport suicide attack has risen to 42.

Islamic State blamed as Turkey mourns 42 victims
Thu, 30 Jun, 2016 - 01:00
Zeynep Bilginsoy

Hundreds more were injured at Ataturk Airport in Tuesday night’s terror.

The government blamed the attack on Islamic State (IS) extremists but there was no immediate confirmation from the group.

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