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| #PrayForTurkey: People worldwide flock to Twitter to mourn with Turkey | #PrayForTurkey: People worldwide flock to Twitter to mourn with Turkey |
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| People around the globe have united in sympathy, sending Turkey words of condolence and support after a terrorist attack at Ataturk Airport left nearly 40 people killed and 147 injured. Twitter was flooded with overwhelming condemnation and anger. | People around the globe have united in sympathy, sending Turkey words of condolence and support after a terrorist attack at Ataturk Airport left nearly 40 people killed and 147 injured. Twitter was flooded with overwhelming condemnation and anger. |
| Mere hours after the triple blast rocked the Europe’s third-busiest airport, the hashtag #PrayForTurkey skyrocketed on Twitter to the top third spot in global trends, with people speaking out over the shocking events in Turkey. | Mere hours after the triple blast rocked the Europe’s third-busiest airport, the hashtag #PrayForTurkey skyrocketed on Twitter to the top third spot in global trends, with people speaking out over the shocking events in Turkey. |
| At least 36 people have been killed and 147 wounded in three blasts that hit Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on Tuesday evening. Initial findings point to Islamic State responsibility (IS, previously ISIS/ISIL) for the attacks, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told the media. | At least 36 people have been killed and 147 wounded in three blasts that hit Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on Tuesday evening. Initial findings point to Islamic State responsibility (IS, previously ISIS/ISIL) for the attacks, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told the media. |
| Many have expressed anger over the repeating attacks, recalling previous violence committed by Islamic State in Paris and Brussels earlier this year. | Many have expressed anger over the repeating attacks, recalling previous violence committed by Islamic State in Paris and Brussels earlier this year. |
| Others have showed extreme sadness and concern over Turkey being the next target for terrorists. | Others have showed extreme sadness and concern over Turkey being the next target for terrorists. |
| Many have offered their condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims. | Many have offered their condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims. |
| In the meantime, Facebook activated its Safety Check tool, which allows users who are near the site of a terrorist attack to let their friends and family know they are safe. |