German chancellor condemns Istanbul attack
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has sent her condolences to the victims of the Istanbul attack, saying "terrorists ... have carried out an inhumane and devious attack on people who wanted to celebrate the New Year together."
"My thoughts this morning are with the victims, their families and friends," she said.
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier also condemned the killing of 39 people at a nightclub in Istanbul, calling it a "cruel and cowardly attack."
Steinmeier said in a statement Sunday that Germany "condemns this act and all forms of terrorism with all severity."
He says Germany "stands by Turkey's side in these difficult hours," expressing condolences to those who lost loved ones and wishing the injured a speedy and total recovery.
