Police special forces patrol outisde the Reina nightclub which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Osman Orsal
Turkey has established the identity of the gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as police rounded up more suspected accomplices.
In an interview with the state-run Anadolu news agency, Mevlut Cavusoglu gave no further details about the gunman, whom Turkish officials have not named.
The attacker shot his way into the exclusive Reina nightclub on Sunday then opened fire with an automatic rifle, reloading his weapon half a dozen times and shooting the wounded as they lay on the ground. Turks as well as visitors from several Arab nations, India and Canada were among the dead.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey says it has identified gunman in New Year's Day massacre. Turkey has identified Reina nightclub attacker: FM.
Turkey detains 5 IS suspects linked to nightclub attack.
Number of displaced in Mosul op passes 125,000: UN.
At Mosul front, Iraqis fleeing and returning cross paths.
Turkey extends emergency rule to maintain purge of Gulen supporters: deputy PM.
Arab separatists in Iran say attacked pipelines in west, Tehran issues denial.
Three Yemeni soldiers killed in offensive against al Qaeda: sources.
Israeli soldier convicted over killing of wounded Palestinian attacker. Israeli soldier Elor Azaria convicted over Hebron death.
ASIA
S. Korea vows US missile system as opposition lawmakers head to China.
More than 150 prisoners escape in Philippines after gunmen storm jail. Philippines jail stormed by armed men, hundreds of prisoners escape.
Myanmar says 'no evidence' of Rohingya genocide.
Myanmar faces danger from Islamic State militants, Malaysian police say.
Thai leaders say general election on track for this year.
Indonesia halts military cooperation with Australia over 'insulting' West Papua posters at training base.
India announces election dates in five key states.
Chinese Government official carries out gun rampage injuring two, then kills himself: local media.
'Thousands' of pilgrims return to China before Dalai Lama event.
AFRICA
Eastern Libyan jet makes deadly strike on rival military's plane.
Tunisia dismantles 'terrorist cell' in growing crackdown.
Congo opposition leader who fled country announces candidacy.
Car bomb wounds four U.N. guards in Somalia's capital.
‘70+ Sudanese refugees murdered in South Sudan’: Missionary.
Drought worsens deadly battle between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria.
Seeing demand, Morocco approves first Islamic banks.
EUROPE
Police raid Berlin homes linked to market attacker Anis Amri.
Dam leaves Crimea population in chronic water shortage.
Slovakia’s PM calls on EU leaders to stop referendum ‘adventures’.
Eurozone inflation surges to 1.1% in December.
Finland introduces basic income for unemployed.
Swedish six-hour workday runs into trouble: It’s too costly.
France moves to suspend Vitamin D supplement after baby dies.
Queen Elizabeth resumes duties as she recovers from heavy cold.
AMERICAS
Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care overhaul fight begins.
Trump questions US intelligence as governing challenges loom.
Donald Trump backs Julian Assange over Russia hacking claim.
Russian election hacking allegations top US Senate agenda.
Ex-CIA head: More than one country could be behind hacking. Russia did not hack Vermont electric utility: report.
Trump eyes Cabinet vacancies, policy questions.
Behind fence, Mexico's notorious Juarez is wary of Trump's wall.
Jovenel Moise officially confirmed as Haiti's new president.
Venezuela: Basketball star Manaure 'confirms' son kidnapped.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIL ramps up fight with weaponised drones.
Pentagon rejects Donald Trump’s call to halt Gitmo transfers. White House expects more Guantanamo transfers to be announced. White House pledges to continue transfer of Guantanamo Bay inmates.
Amnesty makes final push for Obama to close Guantánamo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
HSBC raises world economic growth, inflation forecasts, dubs moves 'rare treat'.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg takes up challenge to tour US.
Ford to scrap $1.6 billion plant in Mexico as Trump targets General Motors.
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