Islamic State claims responsibility for Istanbul Attack

Islamic State has claimed responsiblity for a New Year's attack in Istanbul which has killed 39 people. 

In a statement the group says it carried out the nightclub shooting in the early hours of yesterday morning. 

At least 70 others were wounded in the attack - while the funerals for some of the victims have been taking place. 

Zia Weise a journalist based in Turkey says authorities have been tight lipped on their investigations - click PLAY

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