shared a message of hope with fans Tuesday as dignitaries, survivors, first responders and the people of Manchester gathered to mark the anniversary of the concert bombing that killed 22 people.
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Across Manchester, a 19th-century industrial powerhouse turned diverse and creative modern city, residents made defiant statements of unity in the face of extremist violence.
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Thousands of people paused outside Manchester Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. for a minute of silence that was observed across the country 乌鸦传媒� including in Parliament, where lawmakers paused their debates and fell still.
Prince William and Prime Minister Theresa May joined survivors and emergency workers who responded to the attack for a remembrance service at the cathedral.
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Bells on the city hall and churches will ring out at 10:31 p.m., a year since the bomb exploded.
Police say 100 investigators are still working on the case. The U.K. has issued an arrest warrant for Abedi乌鸦传媒檚 younger brother, Hashem Abedi, and is seeking his extradition from Libya 乌鸦传媒� a far-from-straightforward process given that country乌鸦传媒檚 political chaos.
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