A shooting at a shopping centre has left nine dead. "At this stage in the investigations, all bullets appear to have been fired by one gunman," said Chancellor Angela Merkel. She expressed her deep sympathy to the families of the victims. "We share your pain."
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The vote of the British electorate in favour of Brexit should not adversely affect good bilateral relations, stressed Chancellor Angela Merkel during the inaugural visit of British Prime Minister Theresa May to Berlin. The two heads of government also discussed international terrorism and the situation in Turkey.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel has condemned the Turkish army’s attempted coup in the strongest possible terms. It is tragic, she said, that so many people have paid with their lives. "Tanks in the streets and airstrikes against your own people are wrong."
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At least 80 people were killed during an attack in Nice on Thursday evening. The Federal Chancellor spoke of a 'mass murder attack'. She ensured France of Germany's full solidarity. "Germany will stand by France's side in the fight against terrorism", said Merkel.
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