Yahoo News World monuments light up with Union Jack as cities mourn Manchester attack
Cities around the world have lit up their iconic monuments in mourning the tragic attack on a concert in Manchester that has left 22 people dead and many other injured.
While officials in the UK rushed to identify the suspect of the suicide bombing, and determine the extent of his network in the country that may also carry out an attack, monuments showed their solidarity and support for the mourning taking place in England.
Here are photos from around the world.
Dubai
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest freestanding structure in the world, was lit up with the Union Flag, with a long red stripe extending to the top spire.
The famous Burj Khalifa building in Dubai has been lit up in solidarity with #Manchester #CapitalReports pic.twitter.com/5kbOOk2VkH
— CapitalLivNews (@CapitalLivNews) May 23, 2017
Belfast
City hall was lit up for the Manchester victims.
Belfast City Hall in support of #Manchester pic.twitter.com/jNzBXg08li
— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) May 23, 2017
Berlin
Brandenburg gate was lit up with the Union Flag following the attack.
Comhar na gcomharsan* / Support of neighbours. Berlin's
Brandenburg Gate lit in solidarity with #Manchester #Irish pic.twitter.com/mzshhzOdqk— Cathal Mac Coille (@CathalMacCoille) May 23, 2017
Tel Aviv
The city illuminated a depiction of the Union Jack to mourn the victims.
Abu Dhabi
The headquarters of Adnoc Group lit up their building to remember the victims.
Paris
The Eiffel Tower turned off its lights following the attacks in solidarity with the UK.
Sunderland
The Penshaw Monument was lit up in remembrance of the Manchester victims.
London
The Kingsbury Mandir was lit up in remembrance of the victims.
