World reacts with shock and horror
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WORLD leaders expressed their shock and horror at the suicide bombing in Manchester.
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May called it an “appalling terrorist attack” and suspended her campaign ahead of the June 8 general election along with chief opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.
“All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected,” May said.
Corbyn tweeted: “Terrible incident in Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency services.”
China’s President Xi Jinping sent his condolences to Queen Elizabeth II, expressing “deep grief for the victims” and their families.
US President Donald Trump condemned the “evil losers” behind the attack, saying: “I won’t call them monsters because they would like that term. They would think that’s a great name. So many young, beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered.”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced her “sorrow and horror,” adding: “This suspected terrorist attack will only strengthen our resolve to work with our British friends against those who plan and execute such inhuman acts. I assure the people in Britain: Germany stands by your side.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to boost anti-terror cooperation with Britain after “this cynical, inhuman crime.”
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his “horror and shock,” while Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the attack was an example of “the most cowardly terrorism” aimed “specifically and knowingly” at young people.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the attack was “especially vile, especially criminal, especially horrific because it appears to have been deliberately directed at teenagers.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted: “Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government strongly condemned the attack. “Terror is a global threat and the enlightened countries must act together to defeat it in any place,” he said.
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