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UN condemns suicide attack in Istanbul on New Year's Day

Geneva - Arab Today

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the despicable terrorist attack overnight on New Year celebrations at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, in which dozens of people were killed and injured. “He hopes that the organizers and perpetrators of this heinous act will be identified and brought to justice swiftly,” Guterres' said in a statement published by the website of theRead more

China condemns nightclub attack in Turkey

Beijing - Arab Today

China condemned the terrorist attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, Xinhua quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying as saying on Sunday. "China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and is willing to work with the Turkey and the international community to maintain regional and world peace and security," Hua said. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hasRead more

Arabs among Istanbul attack victims

Ankara - Arab Today

Citizens from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon and Libya were among those killed in a gun attack at a packed nightclub in Istanbul on Sunday, Turkish Family Minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya, quoted by the Daily Mail, said. At least 39 people, many of them foreigners, were killed in the attack, in which the gunman opened fire randomly in the ReinaRead more

German FM deplores Istanbul suicide attack

Berlin - Arab Today

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemned the killing of 39 people at a nightclub in Istanbul, calling it a "cruel and cowardly attack," ABC News reported. Steinmeier said in a statement Sunday that Germany "condemns this act and all forms of terrorism with all severity." He says Germany "stands by Turkey's side in these difficult hours," expressing condolences to thoseRead more

Istanbul Reina nightclub attack 'leaves 39 dead'

Ankara - Arab Today

At least 39 people, including 16 foreigners, have died in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, the BBC quoted Turkey's interior minister as saying on Sunday. Suleyman Soylu also revealed police were still hunting for the "terrorist" who attacked the Reina nightclub at about 01:30 local time (22:30 GMT). For hours after the attack the authorities had said nothingRead more