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Oslo shooting near gay bar investigated as terrorism, as Pride ... (CNN)

Oslo's annual Pride parade was canceled on Saturday following a deadly shooting at a gay bar that Norwegian police are investigating as a possible terrorist ...

"We will follow the police's recommendations and take care of each other. The bar said all its employees were safe, and expressed condolences for the victims and their families. There were wounded people on the ground inside and outside the bar when the police arrived. The suspect was taken to the police station, and police told CNN there were currently no other suspects. We do not currently have any indications of that," the PST said. Norway's domestic intelligence service said it was working to clarify whether more acts of violence may be planned after the shooting.

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2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at nightclub in Oslo, Norway, police ... (CBS News)

Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in ...

Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to Norway's security police, but not for any major violent crimes. All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled," organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. We'll be back later, proud, visible but right now it's not the time for that." One of the shootings happened outside the London Pub, a bar popular with the city's LGBTQ community, just hours before the parade was set to begin. "Many were fearing for their lives," he said. "When I walked into Cesar's bar there were a lot of people starting to run and there was a lot of screaming. We must continue to stand up for all people to feel safe." "We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. He picked up a weapon and started shooting," Roenneberg told NRK. "First I thought it was an air gun. He said the suspect had not made any statement to the police and was in contact with a defense lawyer. I thought it was a fight out there, so I pulled out. He said that while the motive was unclear, the shooting had caused fear and grief in the LGBTQ community.

Gunman Kills 2 During Oslo Pride Festival; Terror Suspected (U.S. News & World Report)

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian police say two people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in a mass shooting in Oslo.

Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.” The fight against terror unites us.” French President Emmanuel Macron offered his condolences in a tweet in Norwegian. “We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. There is widespread support for same-sex marriage, which was legalized in 2009. “Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. Olav Roenneberg, a journalist from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, said he witnessed the shooting. “I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags. Like its Scandinavian neighbors, Norway is considered progressive on LGBTQ rights. It doesn’t feel unsafe, but it does feel very close.” Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition.

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White House condemns Oslo shooting ahead of Pride event (The Hill)

The White House condemned a shooting that took place early Saturday in Oslo, Norway, around a gay bar and ahead of the capital's Pride parade later that day ...

We invite you to join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. #LoveIsLove and hate will never win,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted. We stand stronger against hatred if we stand together,” French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted, claiming the suspect was an “Islamic terrorist.”

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Suspected terror-linked shooting in Oslo kills 2, wounds 10 (CNBC)

Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in ...

All events in connection with Oslo Pride are canceled," organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to PST, but not for any major violent crimes. "We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. He picked up a weapon and started shooting," Roenneberg told NRK. "First I thought it was an air gun. "I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not because as queer youth we live in fear of something like this happening." Police said two men, one in his 50s and the other in his 60s, died in the shootings. Benjamin Lau- Henriksen, 15, and his friend Li-Sullivan Köker Bolstad, 16, walked by the London Pub on their way home from a nearby Pride party for young people about two hours before the shooting. Police said civilians assisted them in detaining the man in custody. "Many were fearing for their lives," he said. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags. "He has not given any reason. Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition.

Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Oslo ... (The White House)

The horrific shooting in Norway this morning has been felt around the world. The United States strongly condemns this act of terror. We stand in.

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Gunman opens fire at Oslo gay bar, killing two on Pride parade day (Reuters)

The attack took place in the early hours, with victims shot inside and outside the London Pub, a well-known gay bar and nightclub open since 1979, as well as at ...

The suspect was known to authorities, including for violence of a less severe nature, police said. Norwegian police, who are not normally armed, will now carry guns until further notice as a precaution, Commander Benedicte Bjoernland said. "There is reason to think that this may be a hate crime," police said.

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Norway shooting: Man charged with terrorism after deadly Oslo attack (BBC News)

A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts, after a shooting in the centre of Norway's capital, Oslo.

"When I understood that it was serious, I ran. There were more and more and more shots, so I escaped into the inner bar and tried to get as many as possible with me," he said. King Harald, Norway's monarch, said him and his family were horrified. Take care of each other during this time." "All employees... A woman told the Verdens Gang newspaper that the gunman had taken careful aim at his targets.

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Oslo police believe mass shooting that killed 2 and injured 14 was ... (ABC News)

Two people were shot and killed and 14 injured early Saturday in a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, according to Oslo Police.

"Oslo Pride therefore urges everyone who planned to participate or watch the parade to not show up. "First I thought it was an air gun. According to the Associated Press, Hatlo said the suspect was known to Norwegian authorities but had no history of violent crimes.

Norway Mourns Victims of Oslo Shooting With Memorial Service (U.S. News & World Report)

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims ...

Many of you experienced fear and unrest. “I know how many of you felt when it turned out that the perpetrator belonged to the Islamic community. A suspect is in custody.

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Oslo gay bar shooting won't stop fight for equal rights, Norway's ... (Reuters)

The deadly rampage by a gunman at a gay bar and another venue in central Oslo on Saturday will not put an end to the fight for the rights of all individuals ...

He told broadcaster TV2 it was not possible to draw any conclusions about the motives or reasons for the attack. It is not safe from dangers. This fight is not over.

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Norway mourns victims of Oslo shooting with memorial service (ABC News)

Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the ...

Many of you experienced fear and unrest. “I know how many of you felt when it turned out that the perpetrator belonged to the Islamic community. A suspect is in custody.

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Oslo, Norway residents go to Pride parade after gunman kills at gay ... (New York Post)

The acting chief of the Norwegian Police Security Service, Roger Berg, called the attack “an extreme Islamist terror act.” Advertisement. Norwegian ...

“This is for many a silent parade, but for others it’s a protest against two people being shot and killed on Saturday,” Ole Johannes M. Foss told Aftenposten. “It’s very powerful to be here. All employees in London are safe and physically unharmed. Two men, one in his 50s and another in his 60s, were killed, police said. He was wrestled to the ground and taken into custody within five minutes of the rampage. “He has not given any reason,” Elden said. Two weapons, including a fully automatic gun, were retrieved from the crime scene, they added.

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Norway Pays Tribute to Victims of Oslo Shooting (Voice of America)

Investigators are probing motives of suspected gunman, who opened fire in the early hours of Saturday, killing two and wounding 21.

Everyone has the right to live as they choose," said chef Kristin Wenstad as she paid her respects. He refused on Saturday to be questioned as to his motives. The whole country has been shaken by this attack," the Norwegian Protestant Church said. We're queer. Norwegian media named him as Zaniar Matapour. "The shooting ... put an end to the Pride march," said a somber Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. "But it has not put an end to the fight to end discrimination, prejudice and hate."

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Norway Mourns Victims of Oslo Shooting With Memorial Service (Bloomberg)

Oslo, Norway (AP) -- Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims ...

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Norway mourns victims after Oslo shooting attack (PBS NewsHour)

A gunman opened fire in central Oslo's nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people — a man in his 50s and and another in his 60s — and wounding ...

Matapour’s questioning by police was cut short Sunday after he refused to have his statement recorded and videotaped, which is standard police practice. Investigators said they seized two weapons after Saturday’s shootings: a handgun and an automatic weapon. Police investigators said it was unclear whether hatred of people based on sexual orientation and gender identity motivated the attack. “I know how many of you felt when it turned out that the perpetrator belonged to the Islamic community. Many of you experienced fear and unrest. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said in a speech during Sunday’s memorial service that “the shooting in the night hours put an end to the Pride parade, but it did not stop the fight and the efforts to fight discrimination, prejudice and hatred.”

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Oslo shootings won't stop fight against hate, says Norway's prime ... (The Guardian)

Jonas Gahr Støre joined mourners, church leaders and royalty at the memorial service to the victims of the attack.

Norway’s PST security service said the shootings were “an act of extreme Islamist terror”. The shooting put an end to the Pride march, but it has not put an end to the fight to end discrimination, prejudice and hate.” The head of the Norwegian Protestant church, Olav Fykse Tveit, said that while it had long opposed equal rights for same-sex couples, it had learned.

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