World leaders express shock
World leaders yesterday expressed at the suicide bombing in Manchester which killed at least 22 people, including children. Here are some of the reactions:
UNITED STATES
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," he said.
GERMANY
German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced "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."
RUSSIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to boost anti-terror cooperation with Britain after "this cynical, inhuman crime."We expect that those behind it will not escape the punishment they deserve," he said.
CHINA
President Xi Jinping sent his condolences to Queen Elizabeth II, expressing "deep grief for the victims" and their families.
FRANCE
French President Emmanuel Macron voiced "horror and shock" and said he planned to speak to the British prime minister. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said it was an example of "the most cowardly terrorism" that was aimed "specifically and knowingly" at young people.
AUSTRALIA
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." He added: "This is an attack on innocents. Surely there is no crime more reprehensible than the murder of children. This is a direct and brutal attack on young people everywhere, on freedom everywhere."
ISRAEL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government "strongly condemns the terrible terror attack. "Terror is a global threat and the enlightened countries must act together to defeat it in any place," he said.
NETHERLANDS
Prime Minister Mark Rutte said: "Terrible news from Manchester where a great evening ended in tragedy. Our thoughts are with the victims."
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