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Family of Russian ambassador's killer released by police

Family members of the Turkish gunman who shot dead Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov have been released from police questioning.

A number of relatives of Mevlut Mert Altintas were taken into custody earlier this week as police attempted to establish the background to the shooting.

Karlov, the ambassador to Turkey, was shot in the back by Altintas, himself a member of security, as the Russian was giving a speech on Monday.

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UN Security Council condemns diplomat assassination

The UN Security Council condemned Karlov's assassination Credit: Reuters

The United Nations Security Council has condemned "in the strongest terms" the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov.

A statement from the council on Monday said that "any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed".

The council also expressed its "deep condolences" to Karlov's family and the Russian government.

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