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The targeting of women and girls in Manchester may have been intentional
Among other things, this was a concert meant to celebrate female empowerment, and many of the victims were young British women there to take part.
Wed May 24 2017
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Cannes Film Festival observes minute's silence for Manchester
Festival organisers expressed "horror, anger and immense sadness" at the suicide bombing that killed at least 22 people, including children.
Wed May 24 2017
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Ariana Grande returns to US following Manchester bombing
Grande, 23, was seen in photographs walking down the steps of a private plane at an airport in her hometown of Boca Raton, Florida, and being met by family members.
Wed May 24 2017
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Europeans offer support, sympathy for Manchester attack
The leaders of Europe sent Britain offers of support and sympathy following the suicide bombing of a pop concert in Manchester overnight that killed 22 people, including children.
Tue May 23 2017
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At least 19 dead following 'terrorist incident' at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester
Police said the blast occurred around 10:30 p.m.
Tue May 23 2017
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Sterling retreats after Manchester blast, stocks steady
Sterling extended losses after British police said they were treating an explosion in Manchester as a possible terrorist attack, while the euro retained gains.
Tue May 23 2017
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Suicide bomber suspected in Manchester blast - US officials
British police said they are treating the explosion at a concert for U.S. singer Ariana Grande as a "terrorist incident."
Tue May 23 2017