Brussels terrorist attacks draw worldwide condemnation

People hold a banner reading in French and Flamish "I AM BRUSSELS" as they gather around floral tributes, candles, Belgian flags and notes in front of the Bourse of Brussels on March 22, 2016 in tribute to the victims of Brussels following triple bomb attacks in the Belgian capital that killed about 35 people and left more than 200 people wounded. ©AFP

These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

  • Takfiri terrorist group Daesh claims responsibility for the Brussels attacks that has killed dozens of people and injured over two hundred others.
  • The world condemns the deadly attacks in Belgium as once again political leaders are reminded of the need for joint efforts to fight terrorism unselectively.
  • US Republican presidential hopefuls use the Brussels attacks to promote Islamophobia. One urges patrolling of Muslim neighborhoods, the other wants a ban on the entry of Muslims.
  • Bahrainis take to the streets to take part in a massive funeral procession for a pro-democracy Shia cleric and renowned dissident opposed to the ruling Al Khalifah regime.
  • The US-led forces’ new commander in Afghanistan apologizes for the deadly bombing of a medical charity’s hospital in the country last year despite bringing no charges against those involved.

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