Istanbul, Turkey 1 Jan (ANA) - Police in Istanbul are hunting for a gunman who opened fire at a night club, killing at least 39 people. The attack happened at Reina nightclub early on Sunday, as hundreds of revellers marked the new year. Officials say at least 15 foreigners were killed, including an Israeli woman. Citizens from Morocco, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Libya were hurt. The motive for the attack is not clear. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed terror groups "trying to create chaos". "They are trying to... demoralise our people and destabilise our country," he said. At least 69 people were being treated in hospital, officials said, with four in a serious condition.(ANA)

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