Islamic State has claimed responsibility for attacks on civilians in several countries.

Government forces retook territory from the insurgents last year, although attacks continue.

Organised crime was likely behind the attacks, the state attorney general said.

The government said local political networks had been involved in the attacks.

Bombing, killings and attacks against government officials, civilians and oil facilities continue.

Recent weeks have also seen major attacks in Bangladesh, Turkey and Iraq.

He said: I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today.

While violence is now greatly diminished, sporadic attacks continue in isolated areas.

It recommends Canada create a new security tsar to prevent future attacks.

The Belgian government announced 12 measures to combat the threat of attacks.

Church officials said some were told last week that attacks were possible.

State media said they were planning two separate attacks on crowded areas.

The 2 July attacks happened within minutes of each other, police said.

The ban didn't appear to impact heart attacks for younger people, however.

Wherever the attacks were launched, however, they believe Iran is to blame.

He said French air attacks were precisely targeted to avoid civilian deaths.