CCTV footage from two different security cameras shows the moment of the explosion in Izmir, Turkey. Rough cut ROUGH CUT A police officer and court official were killed and 10 others were wounded an attack outside a Turkish courthouse, but authorities say the perpetrators planned something far worse.
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Turkey identifies club gunman; Erdogan speaks to nation
Turkey has identified the gunman in the Istanbul nightclub massacre, the foreign minister said Wednesday, as the president vowed that the country won’t surrender to terrorists or become divided. The gunman, who killed 39 people during New Year’s celebrations at the Reina club, is still at large.
Turkey PM heading to Iraq to ease tensions
Turkish Prime Minister and the leader of Turkey’s ruling party, Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Binali Yildirim, gives a speech during the AK Party’s group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) in Ankara on Jan. 3, 2017. / AFP / ADEM ALTAN
Gunman identified in Istanbul nightclub attack, Turkish authorities say
JANUARY 1: Police guard an area near an Istanbul nightclub following a gun attack on New Year’s Eve, on January 1, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. According to Turkey’s interior minister Suleyman Soylu at least 39 people, including 15 foreigners, were killed and 40 wounded at Istanbul’s famous Reina nightclub during a New Year Party.
Turkey detains 5 IS suspects linked to nightclub attack
A man with a Turkish flag walks past a Turkish police officer guarding the scene, during a memorial outside the Reina club following the New Year’s day attack, in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack killing 39 people saying a “soldier of the caliphate” had carried out the mass shooting to avenge Turkish military operations against IS in northern Syria.
Turkey Identifies Club Gunman; Erdogan Speaks to Nation
Turkey has identified the gunman in the Istanbul nightclub massacre, the foreign minister said Wednesday as the president vowed that the country won’t surrender to terrorists or become divided. The gunman, who killed 39 people during New Year’s celebrations at the Reina club, is still at large.
Turkish parliament approves extending state of emergency by 3 months
Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday approved a government-backed motion to extend by another three months the state of emergency imposed in the wake of the 15 July failed coup against President Recep Tayyip The state of emergency – which has seen tens of thousands lose their jobs or be arrested on suspicion of links to the putsch – had already been prolonged once before and was due to expire on 19 January. Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker pledged Turkey the EU’s “continued support” in its fight against terrorism yesterday , after the New Year’s Eve nightclub attack that killed 39 people.
Syrian cease-fire crumbles as government forces advance around Damascus
BEIRUT - A Syrian cease-fire backed by Russia and Turkey is crumbling five days after it began, with government forces pushing offensives around Damascus and rebels threatening to suspend participation in further talks. The truce was to have been followed by a meeting between government representatives and mainstream rebel factions in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
Video shows man believed to be nightclub attacker in Turkey
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: In this photo obtained Tuesday Jan. 3, 2017, undated photo of a man believed to be the gunman who killed dozens at an Istanbul nightclub, films himself as he wanders nearby to Istanbul’s Taksim square. An assailant armed with a long-barrelled weapon, opened fire at the nightclub in Istanbul’s Ortakoy district during New Year’s celebrations, killing dozens of people and wounding many others.
The Latest: Lebanon bids farewell to Istanbul victims
In this photo released by the Lebanese Government, Lebanese Red Cross volunteers unload the coffin of a Lebanese victim who was killed in the Istanbul nightclub attack, at Rafik Hariri international airport, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday Jan. 2, 2017. A jet carrying the bodies of three Lebanese citizens killed in the shooting at an Istanbul nightclub has landed in Beirut, with three others who were wounded aboard.
Manhunt heats up as Isis says gunman in Istanbul attack was ‘soldier of the caliphate’
Turkish police have released stills of the man suspected to be the ISIS gunman who murdered 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub. Photo / Supplied Turkish police yesterday arrested eight people but were still hunting the gunman in the Istanbul nightclub massacre which Isis said it carried out.
The Latest: Raid at Istanbul apartment ends without arrests
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus cos… . This image taken from CCTV provided by Haberturk Newspaper Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 shows the attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, shooting his way into the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday morning.
The Latest: Turkey monitoring social media accounts
Turkey’s deputy prime minister says authorities are monitoring hundreds of “provocative” social media accounts that allegedly support terrorism and foster divisiveness in society. Numan Kurtulmus said Monday that 347 social media accounts which were determined to “sow seeds of enmity among the public” were under investigation, with legal action taken against 92 individuals.
A video capture shows the gunman entering the Reina
The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported. Islamic State takes credit for New Year’s attack at Istanbul nightclub The Islamic State took credit for the attack during the New Year’s celebration that left 39 dead and 69 injured, Turkish media reported.
The Latest: Reports: Turkey detains 8 over nightclub attack
This image taken from CCTV provided by Haberturk Newspaper Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 shows the attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, shooting his way into the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday morning. The assailant opened fire at the nightclub in Istanbul’s Ortakoy district during New Year’s celebrations, killing dozens of people and wounding dozens of others in what the province’s governor described as a terror attack.
Hunt is on for Istanbul attacker
Turkish media reports say that authorities believe that the Islamic State group is behind the attack on a popular Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations. Hurriyet and Karar newspaper reports Monday cited unnamed security officials saying that authorities have determined that the gunman who killed 39 people comes from a Central Asian nation and is believed to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
Turkey: Gunman still on the run after deadly New Year attack
Turkish police officers stand guard on the site of an armed attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul on January 1, 2017. The gunman who killed at least 39 people in a shooting at a popular nightclub in the Turkish city of Istanbul remained at large Monday as authorities continued their search for the assailant.
Turkey Sees IS Link to Istanbul Attack
Turkish authorities believe the attacker who killed 39 people, including two Indians, at an Istanbul nightclub over the New Year is linked to Islamic State jihadists and may be from Central Asia, the Hurriyet daily said. Hurriyet said Turkish police and intelligence had received information over the risk of a New Year’s attack by IS in several Turkish cities and had carried out raids and arrests throughout December in response.
Israeli teen injured in Istanbul terror attack ‘very happy to be back’
Reva Mansour, an Israeli woman injured in a terror attack in Istanbul on New Year’s Eve on Secember 31, 2016, is transfered to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba on January 1, 2017. An Israeli woman injured in a terror attack in a nightclub in Istanbul on Saturday arrived in Israel and was transferred to a local hospital for further treatment on Sunday.
Suspect in Istanbul nightclub attack who killed 39 still at large
Turkish police officers block the road leading to the scene of an attack in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a crowded nightclub in Istanbul during New Year’s celebrations, killing dozens of people and wounding tens of others in what the province’s governor described as a terror attack.
Terror strikes Turkey again
An injured woman is carried to an ambulance from a nightclub where a gun attack was carried out during a New Year party in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday. Photo: Reuters Thirty-nine people, including many foreigners, were killed yesterday when a gunman went on a rampage at an exclusive nightclub in Istanbul where revellers were celebrating the New Year.
Police secure the area near an Istanbul nightclub, following a gun attack, in Turkey, January 1, 2017. REUTERS/Osman Orsal A gunman opened fire on New Year revellers at a packed nightclub on the shores of Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterway on Sunday killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners, then fled the scene.
Prime Minister Shocked By Gun Attack In Istanbul, Offers Condolences To Families Of Victims
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Sunday expressed shock over the recent gun attack in Istanbul, Turkey which saw at least 39 people killed. Najib in his latest Twitter account said Malaysia offers its condolences to Turkey and those who were affected by the attack.
Turkey nightclub attack: What we know
Thirty-nine people were killed and dozens wounded Sunday when a gunman stormed a popular Istanbul nightclub and sprayed bullets at revellers celebrating the New Year. Turkish special force police officers and ambulances are seen at the site of an armed attack January 1, 2017 in Istanbul The assailant shot dead a policeman and a civilian at the entrance to the Reina nightclub and then went on a shooting rampage inside, officials said.
Manhunt in Turkey after New Yeara s nightclub shooting
A manhunt is on in Turkey for an assailant in a Santa Claus hat who unleashed a salvo of bullets in a crowded Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations Sunday, killing at least 39 people. Foreigners were among the fatalities, including an 18-year-old Israeli woman and a Belgian national, according to the two countries’ respective foreign ministries.
The Latest: Many nationalities among wounded in Turkey
Turkey’s Minister of Family and Social Policies says foreigners are among the wounded in the attack on an Istanbul nightclub that left at least 39 dead and nearly 70 wounded. Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya said: “There are many different nationalities, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon, Libya and citizens of other nations.”
Turkey: Search launched for New Year’s nightclub attacker
Turkish police are hunting for an assailant who – reportedly dressed as Santa Claus – opened fire at a crowded Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations Sunday, killing at least 39 people and wounding close to 70 others in what authorities said was a terror attack. The attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside Istanbul’s popular Reina club at around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing on people partying inside, Gov. Vasip Sahin said.
Turkey: search launched for New Yeara s nightclub attacker
Turkish police are hunting for an assailant who – reportedly dressed as Santa Claus – opened fire at a crowded Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations Sunday, killing at least 39 people and wounding close to 70 others in what authorities said was a terror attack. The attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside Istanbul’s popular Reina club at around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing on people partying inside, Gov. Vasip Sahin said.
Istanbul nightclub ‘Santa attack’ kills 35
Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin said at least 35 people died and 40 were injured after at least one gunman reportedly dressed as Santa stormed an elite nightclub. Photo: AFP At least 35 people were killed in a “terror” attack in Istanbul Sunday when at least one gunman reportedly dressed as Santa stormed an elite nightclub where party-goers were celebrating New Year, the latest carnage to rock Turkey after a bloody 2016.
A look at the major attacks in Turkey over the past year
A deadly New Year’s assault on an Istanbul nightclub follows a long string of attacks in Turkey over the past year. A look at the most significant attacks: – Jan. 12, 2016, Istanbul: Suicide bomber kills 12 German tourists in historic district.
Istanbul attack: Dozens killed at Turkish nightclub, official says
Thirty-five people were killed and 40 wounded in an attack in a nightclub early Sunday as they were celebrating the new year, Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said. Around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, the gunman shot a police officer who was guarding the front gate at the Reina nightclub, Sahin said.
United Nations backs Russian-Turkish Syria efforts as cease-fire wavers2 min ago
Beirut, Jan 1: The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution supporting efforts by Russia and Turkey to end the nearly six-year conflict in Syria and jump-start peace negotiations, as a fragile country-wide cease-fire wavered.The resolution also calls for the “rapid, safe and unhindered” delivery of humanitarian aid throughout Syria. And it anticipates a meeting of the Syrian government and opposition representative in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana in late January.
How Trump Can Stop Erdogan from Playing the United States
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has big ambitions. He wants to become an Imam Ataturk, a leader who replaces Turkey’s national secularism with autocratic political Islam.But this week, by claiming the United States supports ISIS, Erdogan crossed a line.
Syria’s cease-fire holding despite minor violations
Osama Abu Zeid of the the main moderate Syrian opposition group Free Syrian Army, shows what he said is a copy of the five-point cease-fire agreement for Syria, during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Abu Zeid said that his group, one of the 13 armed opposition factions, had agreed to abide by the nationwide cease-fire agreement that will go into effect at midnight Thursday.
Turkish committee clears draft expanding Erdogan’s powers
A Turkish parliamentary commission has cleared a set of draft constitutional amendments that would greatly expand the powers of the president. The constitutional commission approved the reforms that would turn the largely ceremonial presidency into one where the president enjoys full executive powers early on Friday.
Russian air strikes target IS around Syria’s al-Bab – Turkish military
ANKARA: Russian aircraft have carried out three air strikes on Islamic State around the Syrian town of al-Bab over the past 24 hours, the Turkish military said on Friday, in what appeared to be the first Russian support for Turkish army operations in the area. The strikes came as a nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, got off to a shaky start at midnight.
Cease-fire begins in war-ravaged Syria
A Syrian shopkeeper waits for customers next to paintings of of President Bashar Assad, and Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, center, at the Souk Tawil market in Damascus, Syria. BEIRUT – A cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey went into effect in war-ravaged Syria tonight, a potential breakthrough in the six years of fighting that have left more than a quarter-million people dead and triggered a refugee crisis across Europe.
Fate of Syria Cease-fire Unclear
Osama Abu Zaid, a spokesman for the Free Syrian Army rebel alliance, shows the text of the agreement about a cease-fire between Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian government during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, Dec. 29, 2016. Much remains unclear about the nationwide Syrian cease-fire Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday – a truce that Moscow says can pave the way for Russian-brokered talks on a settlement of the five-year-long war.
Videos show glimpse of Fujifilm medium format – here’s what we know so far
Fujifilm’s first mirrorless medium format camera is expected out in early 2017 – and the company is building up already high expectations with a series of teaser videos. While the teasers began in September after the official announcement , the company has now released five new glimpses of the camera.
Russia: Syria ceasefire deal reached
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the opposition, Russian state media TASS reports. “Reports have just arrived that several hours ago there was a development that we all have looked and worked for for so long,” Putin said.