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Turkish Police Continue Hunt For Gunman In Deadly Nightclub Attack

Turkey has announced eight detentions in connection with Sunday's shootings at an Istanbul nightclub. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack that left 39 dead and 69 wounded. An intensive police search is under way for the gunman, who was not among those picked up Monday.

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Peter Kenyon is NPR's international correspondent based in Istanbul, Turkey.

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