IS proclaims responsibility for Berlin attack

Berlin: The Islamic State (IS) has proclaimed responsibility for Monday’s attack on Berlin Christmas market that killed at least 12 persons.

According to Amaq news agency, the attack was carried out by “a soldier of the Islamic State”, Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.

On Monday evening, a truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin, leaving at least 12 persons dead and another 50 injured.

–IANS