In Turkey, the manhunt continues for a gunman who killed 39 people including 2 Indians in an Istanbul nightclub as country marked the start of the new year. The unknown assailant opened fire at Reina nightclub early yesterday, before managing to flee amid the chaos. <br/><br/>The motive for the attack is not clear, but suspicion has fallen on the Islamic State terror group, already linked to at least two terror attacks in Turkey last year. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, such groups tried to create chaos. They are trying to demoralise people and destabilise country, he added. Turkey's PM Binali Yildirim also confirmed the gunman was not dressed as Santa Claus, contradicting earlier reports. <br/><br/>Earlier, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu confirmed a manhunt for the terrorist is under way. Police have launched operations and the attacker will be captured soon. More than half of those killed in the attack were foreign, according to the state run Anadolu Agency. Among them were citizens from Israel, France, Tunisia, Lebanon, India, Belgium, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. <br/><br/>The club, which sits on the banks of the Bosphorus, is one of Istanbul's most upmarket venues often frequented by singers and sports stars. At least 69 people are being treated in hospital, with three in serious condition. <br/><br/>

Police in Istanbul, Turkey are hunting for a gunman who opened fire at a nightclub, killing at least 39 people including two Indians. The attack happened at Reina nightclub celebrating new year. <br/><br/>Officials say some 15 foreigners were killed, including citizens from Israel, France, Tunisia, Lebanon, India, Belgium, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said confirmed the gunman was not dressed as Santa Claus, contradicting earlier reports. The attacker also shot dead a policeman and a security guard at the entrance before heading into the club, which is popular with celebrities and foreigners.<br/>

Police in Istanbul, Turkey are hunting for a gunman who opened fire at a nightclub, killing at least 39 people including two Indians. The attack happened at Reina nightclub celebrating new year. <br/><br/>Officials say some 15 foreigners were killed, including citizens from Israel, France, Tunisia, Lebanon, India, Belgium, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said confirmed the gunman was not dressed as Santa Claus, contradicting earlier reports. The attacker also shot dead a policeman and a security guard at the entrance before heading into the club, which is popular with celebrities and foreigners.<br/>