Carnage on Bastille Day: France attack in Nice kills over 84 as Tunisian terrorist goes on monster truck rampage; World reacts

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Carnage on Bastille Day: France attack in Nice killed over 84 after a gunman driving a truck ploughed into large crowds gathered in the night (10.30 pm local time on Thursday; after 2 am Friday IST) to watch the fireworks display. Men, women and children's bodies were strewn across the blood-splattered streets before hospital staff came and covered them with sheets or body bags and then removed them from the spot. World leaders expressed dismay, sadness and solidarity with France over the attack. Here is what they said:

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: President Barack Obama condemned what he said "appears to be a horrific terrorist attack'' in Nice. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved-ones of those killed.'' Noting that the attack occurred on Bastille Day, Obama praised "the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world.''

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Secretary of State John Kerry called it a "horrendous attack in Nice. … I was proud to stand alongside French leaders earlier today at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, and the United States will continue to stand firmly with the French people during this time of tragedy.''

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Hillary Clinton said that "every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France, and we say with one voice: We will not be intimidated. We will never allow terrorists to undermine the egalitarian and democratic values that underpin our very way of life.''

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Donald Trump, who postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick because of the attacks, said "this is war. If you look at it, this is war coming from all different parts. And frankly it's war and we're dealing with people without uniforms.''

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: European Council president Donald Tusk expressed consternation that France was attacked on its national day and said the world stands united with the French people. "It is a tragic paradox that the victims of the attack people celebrating liberty, quality and fraternity. We will stand united with the families of victims, the French people and the government in the fight against violence and hatred,'' Tusk said at a meeting of Asian and European leaders in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar.

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said "we strongly condemn terrorism of all forms. We express our condolences to the victims and we will fight all kinds of terrorism.''

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed dismay that France was once again the target of an apparent terrorist attack. "We condemn such an attack, maybe a terrorist attack, but such an attack in France again,'' he said.

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned what he called a mindless attack. "I am appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased. I hope the injured recover soon. India shares the pain and stands firmly with our French sisters and brothers in this hour of immense sadness,'' Modi said.

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said three Australians suffered minor injuries while fleeing the scene. "It has shocked France, it has rocked it to its core,'' Bishop told reporters in the Western Australia capital of Perth. "This should have been a time of great national pride and celebration.''

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said he called his counterparts in France to express his condolences. "We are very sorry and very much with the French people and the French government,'' he said in at a meeting of Asian and European leaders in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar.

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Night of Terror – France attack in Nice: Estonia Prime Minister Taavi Roivs condemned "a terrible attack on innocent people celebrating their national day. Today, we all stand together with the French people.''