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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.

Belfast

City hall was lit up for the Manchester victims.

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

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.

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