Yahoo News World monuments illuminated with Britain's Union flag in tribute to Manchester victims
Several monuments around the world have been lit up in the Union flag in tribute to the Manchester terror attack victims. Other major sights were shrouded in darkness in mourning.
Dubai: Burj Khalifa
Dubai stands in solidarity with the UK tonight. Brilliant from the Burj Khalifa. What a powerful message. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YZB0lweyAl
— الكباش دبي DubaiRams (@DCFCdubai) May 23, 2017
Geneva: Jet d'Eau
Orlando: The Orlando Eye
Orlando, itself a recent victim of a horrific terror attack, when 49 people were shot dead in a nightclub last year, has paid tribute to Manchester:
Our ❤️ goes out to those affected by the attack on the Manchester Arena. Tonight the Eye will be lit in Union Jack colors. #ManchesterStrongpic.twitter.com/4iAOIoX2Cb
— The Orlando Eye (@theorlandoeye) May 23, 2017
Prague: Petrin Tower
Belfast: City Hall
Belfast City Hall has just lit up tonight as a mark of respect for the victims of the Manchester attack. pic.twitter.com/vHfkJRl8Ow
— Stuart Robinson (@stuartrobinson1) May 23, 2017
Berlin: Brandenburg gate
The brandenburg gate now pic.twitter.com/UQfflx8mqq
— Nikiii �� (@Nikiiide) May 23, 2017
"Horrific news from Manchester! Our thoughts are with our British friends. United we stand," German foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel said in a tweet.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her "sorrow and horror" over the bomb attack in Manchester, vowing that Germany will stand by Britain in the fight against terror.
"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," she said in a statement.
It is the second time this year the landmark has been illuminated with blue, red and white, after it was similarly illuminated in solidarity with London following the Westminster terrorist attack.
New York: Empire State Building
NYC’s Empire State Building Goes Dark Tonight In Remembrance of the Manchester Attack Victims pic.twitter.com/utSctpf9Tr
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 24, 2017
Tel Aviv: Municipality
#TelAviv Municipality in solidarity with #ManchesterArena attack is illuminated this evening with the #UnionJackpic.twitter.com/Y6oVyRvogm
— Peter Lerner (@LTCPeterLerner) May 23, 2017
Abu Dhabi: Adnoc Group HQ
#ADNOC HQ displays the #British Union Jack in solidarity with the victims of Manchester attack pic.twitter.com/uWatIQachL
— AdnocGroup (@AdnocGroup) May 23, 2017
Paris: Eiffel Tower
Paris turned out the lights on the Eiffel Tower from midnight in memory of the victims.
Eiffel Tower goes dark to honor those who died in suicide attack at Manchester Arena. More: https://t.co/Jh8hyL5pqShttps://t.co/h8cKxg6cYq
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 23, 2017
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said: "By targeting Manchester the terrorists wanted to strike our common values: our unbending attachment to democracy, freedom, humanism and living together. Faced with this blind and persistent threat, cities must have a united front."
Amsterdam: Central Station
The #UnionJack is projected on Amsterdam's Central Station, to show support to all those affected by yesterday's attack in Manchester. ���� pic.twitter.com/kGBa53iv8E
— Sebas van der Sangen (@sebasvds) May 23, 2017
Zagreb: fountain tribute
Hong Kong: HSBC building
#BREAKING: Here are photos of landmarks with the Union Jack. Like the
Belfast City Hall
HSBC building in HongKong
Brandenburg Gate pic.twitter.com/YphLO9PfuI
— Breaking9news (@Breaking9news) May 23, 2017
Sunderland: Penshaw Monument
London: Wembley
London: Kingsbury Mandir
#WeStandTogether against terror. #KingsburyMandir lit up in Union Jack colours tonight ���� Praying for those affected by #ManchesterAttackspic.twitter.com/hIUkfij2Jc
— Swaminarayan Mandir (@SGadiLondon) May 23, 2017
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