Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Norway grieves


Norway grieves

A survivor (L) of the Utoeya island shooting at the Norwegian Labour Party youth summer camp embraces his father at Sundvolden, some 40 km south west of Oslo on July 23, 2011. Police said a 32-year-old "fundamentalist Christian" ethnic Norwegian whose political opinions were "to the right" was responsible for the twin attacks that killed some 84 young people attending a summer camp organised by the ruling Labour Party at the island of Utoeya, while seven were killed earlier as bomb ripped through the government quarter in the centre of the capital. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)


Unidentified survivers from the shooting at an island youth retreat react outside a hotel where survivors were being reunited with their families in Sundvolden, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. The 32-year-old man suspected in bomb and shooting attacks that killed at least 91 people in Norway bought six tons of fertilizer before the massacres, the supplier said Saturday as police investigated witness accounts of a second shooter. Norway's prime minister and royal family visited grieving relatives of the scores of youth gunned down in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island retreat. .
Teenagers who were attending a Labour Party youth wing summer camp on the Utoya island arrive at the Sunvold Hotel, Sundvollen, Norway Saturday July 23, 2011. A Norwegian gunman disguised as a police officer beckoned his victims closer before shooting them one by one, claiming at least 84 lives, in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island teeming with youths that has left this peaceful Nordic nation in mourning. The island tragedy Friday unfolded hours after a massive explosion ripped through a high-rise building housing the prime minister's office, killing seven people.


Norwegian Queen Sonja, left, comforts a woman outside the Sunvold Hotel, in Sundvolden, Norway Saturday July 23, 2011 after Friday's shooting spree on Norway's Utoya island. A Norwegian gunman disguised as a police officer beckoned his victims closer before shooting them one by one, claiming at least 84 lives, in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island teeming with youths that has left this peaceful Nordic nation in mourning. The island tragedy Friday unfolded hours after a massive explosion ripped through a high-rise building housing the prime minister's office, killing seven people.
Unidentified survivors from the shooting at an island youth retreat walk are wrapped in blankets outside a hotel where survivors were being reunited with their families in Sundvolden, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. The 32-year-old man suspected in bomb and shooting attacks that killed at least 91 people in Norway bought six tons of fertilizer before the massacres, the supplier said Saturday as police investigated witness accounts of a second shooter. Norway's prime minister and royal family visited grieving relatives of the scores of youth gunned down in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island retreat.
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, left, embraces the leader of the Labour party's youth group Eskild Pedersen who was on the island during the shooting attacks at Stoltenberg visited survivors at a hotel in Sundvolden, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. The 32-year-old man suspected in bomb and shooting attacks that killed at least 91 people in Norway bought six tons of fertilizer before the massacres, the supplier said Saturday as police investigated witness accounts of a second shooter. Norway's prime minister and royal family visited grieving relatives of the scores of youth gunned down in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island retreat.
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, center, reacts as he visits survivors and relatives of the island shooting at a hotel in Sundvolden, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. The 32-year-old man suspected in bomb and shooting attacks that killed at least 91 people in Norway bought six tons of fertilizer before the massacres, the supplier said Saturday as police investigated witness accounts of a second shooter. Norway's prime minister and royal family visited grieving relatives of the scores of youth gunned down in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island retreat. A man who said he was carrying a knife was detained by police officers outside the hotel, as the shell-shocked Nordic nation was gripped by reports that Norwegian gunman may not have acted alone.
People stand outside the Norwegian embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, as people pay tribute to the victims of Saturday's mass killing in Norway, and show support for Norway. One man is detained by police in Norway for questioning in connection with a bomb attack in Oslo and a shooting massacre on the nearby Utoya island.
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra, left, and Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit attend a vigil for victims of Friday's attacks in Oslo and Utoya island, outside Oslo Cathedral, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon, right, and Prince Sverre Magnus attend a candle lighting ceremony for victims of Friday's attacks in Oslo and Utoya island, at Oslo Cathedral, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit reacts as she attends a vigil for victims of Friday's attacks in Oslo and Utoya island, outside Oslo Cathedral, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon, right, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra attend a vigil for victims of Friday's attacks in Oslo and Utoya island, outside Oslo Cathedral, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, left, inspects the damage caused by Friday's explosion near the government building, Oslo, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
People gather during a candle light vigil to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks near the Domkirke church on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
An unidentified survivor is seen through a window after boarding a bus to take survivors from the island massacre away from a hotel where they had spent the day and previous night in Sundvolden, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. Police arrived at an island massacre about 1.5 hours after a gunman first opened fire, slowed because they didn't have quick access to a helicopter and then couldn't find a boat to make their way to the scene just several hundred yards (meters) offshore. The assailant surrendered when police finally reached him, but 82 people died before that.
Women console each other during a vigil for victims of Friday's attacks in Oslo and Utoya island, outside Oslo Cathedral, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
A youth lights a candle next to the Domkirke church to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.

Survivors from the island massacre board a bus to take them away from a hotel where they had spent the day and previous night in Sundvolden, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. Police arrived at an island massacre about 1.5 hours after a gunman first opened fire, slowed because they didn't have quick access to a helicopter and then couldn't find a boat to make their way to the scene just several hundred yards (meters) offshore. The assailant surrendered when police finally reached him, but 82 people died before that.
Flowers are seen at the ground next to the Norwegian parliament to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
A Norwegian girl draws a heart on a mural for victims of the twin attacks on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
People react as they gather next to the Domkirke church to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
Norwegian Gard Strand, 16, sits next to the Domkirke church to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. The same man, a Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
A Norwegian man lights a candle to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks near the Domkirke church on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. A Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
People gather during a candle light vigil to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks near the Domkirke church on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. A Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
The Norwegian flag flies at half-staff in front of the Scandinavian and Nordic Embassies' building in Berlin, Germany, Saturday July 23, 2011. A Norwegian is reported to have set off an explosion in Oslo city centre before going on a shooting spree on nearby teenage vacation destination of Utoya island, killing some 91 people, before being detained by police on Saturday July 22. Investigators are still searching the surrounding waters, where people tried to flee from the attack.
Norwegian flags, flowers and candles are seen at the ground as people gather to pay tribute to victims of the twin attacks near the Domkirke church on Friday, in central Oslo, Norway, Saturday, July 23, 2011. A massive bombing Friday in the heart of Oslo was followed by a horrific shooting spree on an island hosting a youth retreat for the prime minister's center-left party. A Norwegian with reported Christian fundamentalist, anti-Muslim views, was suspected in both attacks.
Armed police officers are seen on the island of Utoya, Norway Saturday, July 23, 2011. The 32-year-old man suspected in bomb and shooting attacks that killed at least 91 people in Norway bought six tons of fertilizer before the massacres, the supplier said Saturday as police investigated witness accounts of a second shooter. Norway's prime minister and royal family visited grieving relatives of the scores of youth gunned down in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island retreat.

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