The Guardian: Turkey arrests eight over nightclub attack as Isis claims responsibility
Gunman not among those detained, while Turkish military says it has carried out raids on Isis targets in Syria in response to attack
Turkish police have reportedly arrested eight people in connection with the gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people on New Year’s Eve, as Islamic State claimed responsibility for the atrocity.
The gunman, who escaped after the attack and who is believed to be from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan, was not among the eight detained by anti-terrorism squads, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported.
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MIDDLE EAST
Istanbul attack: ISIS claims nightclub shooting. Turkey nightclub attack: IS says it carried out shooting. Islamic State claims Istanbul attack, gunman remains at large.
Gunman in New Year slayings at Istanbul club still at large. Uzbek or Kyrgyz citizen behind Istanbul night club attack - TV.
Turkish, Russian aircraft destroy Islamic State targets in Syria: army.
Hundreds flee fighting near Syria capital despite truce.
IS conflict: Baghdad suicide car bomb blast kills 35. Baghdad: ISIL claims attack in busy Sadr city market.
In Iraq, Hollande vows to tackle foreign fighters and their children.
Yemen's children starve as war drags on.
Netanyahu to face questioning over corruption charges.
ASIA
China says won't allow Hong Kong to be used as subversion base.
Duterte seeks 'strategic shift' from US to China: envoy.
Pentagon condemns North Korea after claim it will test missile that can reach US.
South Korea scandal: Daughter of Choi Soon-sil arrested. Danish authorities arrest daughter of confidante to S. Korean president.
South Korea considers 'measures' as China blocks charter flights.
Myanmar detains officers for Rohingya abuse allegations.
PNG police, military clash on New Year's Day; investigation underway.
Donald Trump's Indonesian business partner considers running for president.
China starts 2017 engulfed by smog, issues pollution alerts.
AFRICA
Massive blast hits near Mogadishu airport. Suicide car bomb kills 3 outside Mogadishu airport near African Union peacekeepers HQ.
Clashes in south Libya intensify between pro-Haftar forces and Third Force.
Algeria to host Libya peace talks.
Economy strained for OPEC-member Angola. Its economy in crisis, Angola readies for a new leader.
Tunisia blames Israel for Hamas scientist's death.
Zimbabwe sells wildlife to China ‘secretly’.
Egyptian judge facing corruption charge hangs himself: lawyer.
EUROPE
‘Extremely violent, organized:’ 1,000 migrants storm Spanish enclave bordering Morocco (VIDEO).
Italy's anti-mafia squad in overdrive as asylum seekers flood into Europe.
France's Hollande hopes for 'year of victory against terrorism' during Iraq visit.
Plane with Russian diplomats expelled from US lands in Moscow.
Cologne police 'right to target North Africans' at new year. Cologne police defend New Year's Eve security tactics.
Some 650 cars burned around France on New Year’s eve - Interior Ministry.
Ukrainian nationalists hold torchlit march in Kiev to mark anniversary of Nazi collaborator Bandera.
AMERICAS
Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on January 10.
Under 3 weeks left: Obama in closing stretch of presidency.
Trump aide says U.S. sanctions on Russia may be disproportionate.
Trump spokesman on Russia: president-elect already getting 'wins' abroad.
GOP Congress feels it has the mandate to undo Obama's agenda.
Hungry Venezuelans flood Brazilian towns, as threat of mass migration looms.
Mexicans are outraged over a big hike in gas prices on Jan. 1.
Mexico’s populist Amlo capitalises on economic woes.
Fed up with politics, Brazil cities swear in outsider mayors.
Colombia frees eight child recruits from the ELN.
Pranksters change iconic Hollywood sign to 'Hollyweed'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Istanbul nightclub attack: Islamic State claims responsibility for NYE shooting; gunman still at large.
Tunisia detains high-profile al-Qaeda militant.
ANALYSIS: Shadow of Islamic State hangs over Saudi Arabia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks start 2017 with gains, but many markets stay shut.
New Year, new high for euro zone stock markets.
New drug approvals fall to six-year low in 2016.
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