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Ariana Grande 'broken' as musicians and world leaders react to Manchester terror attack Ariana Grande 'broken' as musicians and world leaders react to Manchester terror attack
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Ariana Grande, whose concert at the Manchester Arena was targeted in an attack on Monday night, has joined other celebrities and politicians in expressing horror at the events.Ariana Grande, whose concert at the Manchester Arena was targeted in an attack on Monday night, has joined other celebrities and politicians in expressing horror at the events.
Grande, who was not hurt in the blast, tweeted that she was “broken” by news of casualties. The American pop star, who was not hurt in the blast, tweeted that she was “broken” by news of casualties.
At least 22 people were killed and more than 50 injured after an explosion in or around the foyer area that left thousands of people fleeing.At least 22 people were killed and more than 50 injured after an explosion in or around the foyer area that left thousands of people fleeing.
broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
Political figures
Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, who is chairing an emergency meeting of the government’s crisis committee, Cobra, on Tuesday morning, said authorities were working to establish the full details of the attack. “All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected,” she said.
The home secretary, Amber Rudd, said: “My thoughts are with all those affected by this barbaric act. The full details of exactly what happened are still emerging, but I am proud of the police and first responders who reacted to this tragic incident so swiftly.”
The first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, said:
Heartbreaking news from Manchester. My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones or been injured in this barbaric attack.
EU leaders spoke of their solidarity with the UK, and vowed to fight terrorism together. Donald Tusk, the president of the European council, said: “My heart is in Manchester this night. Our thoughts are with the victims.”
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, spoke of “shared emotion and full solidarity with families hit by the attack”.
The French prime minister, Édouard Philippe, called on French citizens to be vigilant following the attack, which Philippe described as an “abominable crime”.
“The most cowardly form of terrorism has struck once again, targeting – as in Paris more than a year ago – a concert venue,” Philippe said in a reference to an attack at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris in November 2015.
“I call on my fellow citizens to observe the utmost vigilance, confronted as we are with a threat which is more present than ever before,” he said.
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, will hold a telephone call with Theresa May later on Tuesday, his office said.
Italy’s prime minister, Paolo Gentiloni, said: “Italy unites with the British people and government. Our thoughts are with the victims of the Manchester attacks and their families.”
Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, condemned the attack and said Japan stood side by side with the British people. In a message to Theresa May, Abe said he was “deeply shocked” that “this appalling act of terrorism” had targeted young people while they were attending a concert.
He added: “On behalf of the government of Japan and the Japanese people, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and extend our sympathies to those who have been injured.”
Meanwhile, CCTV, China’s state broadcaster, reported that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has sent a message to the Queen expressing his “sincere condolences” to those killed and injured in the explosion in Manchester and to their families. “The Chinese people are firmly standing together with the British people at this difficult time,” Xi told the Queen, according to a brief announcement by the channel.
The Malaysian prime minister, Najib Razak, said he was appalled by the “barbaric and cowardly attack on innocent concertgoers”. The Malaysian government has tried to promote itself as a bastion against “terrorism”, particularly Islamist extremism.“At this time of heartbreak, Malaysia stands united with Britain. We must be firm, determined and ready to confront terror swiftly and decisively wherever and whenever it manifests itself. We must never surrender,” Najib said.
Other politicians from around the world tweeted message of condolence and support:
Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts.
My thoughts are w/ the young people & all affected in barbaric #Manchester attack. #NATO stands with the UK in the fight against terrorism.
Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.
I am heartbroken by the horrific explosion in Manchester. As a precaution, state law enforcement will step up security and patrols.
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The rapper Nicki Minaj, a friend of Grande whose vocals are included on her reggae-pop song Side to Side, wrote: “My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the UK. Innocent lives lost. I’m so sorry to hear this.” The rapper Nicki Minaj, a friend of Grande whose vocals are included on her reggae-pop song Side to Side, was among the celebrities and pop stars who reacted to Monday night’s attack:
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear thisMy heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this
Taylor Swift said she had “thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I’m sending all my love.”
My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.
“I’m heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight,” tweeted the English singer and songwriter Harry Styles. “Sending love to everyone involved.”
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.Sending love to everyone involved. HI'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.Sending love to everyone involved. H
The New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde said: “Every musician feels sick & responsible tonight – shows should be safe for you. Truly a worst nightmare.” every musician feels sick & responsible tonight—shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari
Bruno Mars said: “No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don’t wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.”
No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.
Singers Jennifer Lopez and Pink also sent messages of support.Singers Jennifer Lopez and Pink also sent messages of support.
Political figures
The UK prime minister, Theresa May, will chair a meeting of the government’s emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday morning.
The home secretary, Amber Ruddm said: “My thoughts are with all those affected by this barbaric act. The full details of exactly what happened are still emerging, but I am proud of the police and first responders who reacted to this tragic incident so swiftly.”
The first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, said the news of the “barbaric attack” was “heartbreaking”.
Heartbreaking news from Manchester. My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones or been injured in this barbaric attack.
In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that as a precaution state law enforcement would step up security and patrols.
I am heartbroken by the horrific explosion in Manchester. As a precaution, state law enforcement will step up security and patrols.
The Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, said his citizens were “shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight”. Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, said he was “pained by the attack”.
Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.
Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, condemned the attack and said Japan stood side by side with the British people.
In a message to Theresa May, Abe said he was “deeply shocked” that “this appalling act of terrorism” had targeted young people while they were attending a concert.
Abe added: “On behalf of the government of Japan and the Japanese people, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and extend our sympathies to those who have been injured.”
Meanwhile CCTV, China’s state broadcaster, is reporting that Chinese president Xi Jinping has sent a message to the Queen expressing his “sincere condolences” to those killed and injured in the explosion in Manchester and to their families. “The Chinese people are firmly standing together with the British people at this difficult time,” Xi told the Queen, according to a brief announcement by the channel.