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MONDAY 2 JANUARY 2017

Manhunt continues after Istanbul nightclub massacre kills 39 Turkish police launched a massive manhunt Sunday for a gunman who killed 39 people, including many foreigners, in a rampage at an upmarket nightclub in Istanbul where revellers were celebrating New Year.         Refugees on Manus allegedly bashed by PNG officers Two Iranian refugees were allegedly bashed by a PNG immigration officials and police on New Year's Eve.         Pranksters change iconic Hollywood sign to 'Hollyweed' The famed Hollywood sign high in the hills over Los Angeles got a little higher on Sunday, when someone altered two of its letters to make it read "Hollyweed."         Trump aide says Russia sanctions may be disproportionate A top aide to President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that the White House may have disproportionately punished Russia by ordering the expulsion of 35 suspected Russian spies.         Sydney toddler dies in backyard pool A two-year-old girl found unconscious in a backyard pool in Sydney's southwest has died in hospital.         Syrian warplanes strike near Damascus during fragile truce Syrian government warplanes resumed their bombardment of a rebel-held valley near Damascus on Sunday after nearly 24 hours with no air raids, a rebel official and monitors said, during the third day of a fragile ceasefire.         23 dead after Indonesian ferry fire TV footage in Indonesia has shown dramatic pictures of a woman screaming in the water after a fire on a ferry killed 23 people.

Power bill, petrol price and pension changes to come into effect on January 1 The New Year could herald changes to your power bill, prices at the petrol pump or to your pension. The new regulations and fees come into effect from January 1.         Troubled waters: 2016 the toughest year for asylum seekers worldwide This year will go on record as the year that saw the highest number of asylum seeker deaths globally, as millions sought protection in an increasingly unwelcoming world.         Earthquakes, bushfires, floods and thunderstorm asthma wreaking havoc in 2016 Natural disasters had a devastating impact around the world in 2016, with deadly hurricanes, earthquakes, bushfires, and the rare thunderstorm asthma at home in Australia.         A sit-down with Syria's Assad to the gay-hate murders investigation: the best SBS stories of 2016 From speaking to world leaders dealing with debilitating conflict, to explaining the gender roles of Dinka okra farmers, 2016 has been a busy year for the SBS World News team.         18C inquiry: Community groups warn of backlash over changes Ethnic and religious groups have warned the federal government that any weakening of section 18C could see it lose multicultural community support.         Trump, Chewbacca Mum and Pokemon: 2016 in social media On social media, 2016 was a crazy year. But remember 'Chewbacca Mom'? And the democracy sausage hoopla? And Pokemon Go? It hasn't all been bad news.         From David Bowie to George Michael and Carrie Fisher: the legends we lost in 2016 Movie stars, musical masters, and the "greatest" of all time - 2016 saw the deaths of many of the world's most beloved celebrities.     On SBS TV Nightly at 6:30pm Mon to Fri 10:30pm   On SBS Online sbs.com.au/news   On SBS Radio 1 Mon to Fri 6am and 6pm

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