An attack in Istanbul on New Year’s Eve kills at least 39 people
No one has yet taken responsibility for the killings, which look likely to be by Islamic State
No one has yet taken responsibility for the killings, which look likely to be by Islamic State
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The constitution says Joseph Kabila is no longer president. He begs to differ
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At least 12 people are dead and 50 were wounded
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