Russians brought flowers and toys to the Norwegian Embassy in Moscow to pay homage to the victims of Friday’s terrorist incident in Norway that claimed the lives of at least 93 people.
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At least seven people died when a car bomb exploded at a government complex in downtown Oslo on Friday.
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A further 86 people, mostly teenagers, were killed when a gunman, disguised as a police officer, opened fire at random at a youth camp on Utøya Island operated by the ruling Labour Party.
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Norwegian police arrested the gunman, identified as a 32-year-old Norwegian. He faces up to 21 years in prison if found guilty of committing acts of terrorism.
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The suspect had links with extremist rightwing groups.
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President Dmitri Medvedev offered his condolences to Norwegians over the deadly attacks. “I’m convinced that those who organised and carried out these merciless and senseless crimes will be brought to justice, and they’ll receive the punishment that they deserve”, Medvedev said in his message to King Harald V.
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“In this hour, we sincerely have compassion for and show our solidarity with the fraternal Norwegian people”, Dmitri Anatolyevich said.
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“We have to be strong. Do not lose the belief in the best future for your country. We are with you”.
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24 July 2011
RIA-Novosti
