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Moving photos of people around the world honoring the victims of Nice

People gather and sing the French national anthem at a vigil in a tribute to the victims of the Bastille Day attack, in Sydney, Australia.
People gather and sing the French national anthem at a vigil in a tribute to the victims of the Bastille Day attack, in Sydney, Australia.
Image: AP/Rob Griffith
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Johnny Simon
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As France begins to mourn for the more than 80 killed during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice yesterday, July 14, tributes have already started pouring in from around the world. In locations as far as Japan and Australia, communities of French ex-pats gathered to hear the latest updates, while expressions of solidarity have been made touchingly by people in India, Cambodia, and elsewhere as more awake to the tragic news.

Australia

Members of the Australian French community reacts during a minute of silence during a vigil in central Sydney.
Members of the Australian French community reacts during a minute of silence during a vigil in central Sydney.
Image: Reuters/David Gray
The national flag of France is seen flying atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The national flag of France is seen flying atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Image: EPA/Dan Himbrechts

Japan

Listening to French ambassador Thierry Dana before a silent prayer at the embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
Listening to French ambassador Thierry Dana before a silent prayer at the embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
Image: EPA/Kimimasa Mayama

Cambodia

Cambodians pray at the French Institute in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Cambodians pray at the French Institute in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Image: EPA/Kith Serey

Great Britain

Clement Sordet of France plays his shot from the 7th tee, wearing a cap that has the words “Pray for Nice” written on it by hand, at the British Open Golf Championship in Troon, Scotland.
Clement Sordet of France plays his shot from the 7th tee, wearing a cap that has the words “Pray for Nice” written on it by hand, at the British Open Golf Championship in Troon, Scotland.
Image: AP/Ben Curtis

Spain

A woman in Barcelona, Spain, holds a banner during a minute of silence in honor of the Bastille Day tragedy in Nice.
A woman in Barcelona, Spain, holds a banner during a minute of silence in honor of the Bastille Day tragedy in Nice.
Image: AP/Manu Fernandez

Germany

A minute of silence at an event to commemorate the victims in Berlin, Germany.
A minute of silence at an event to commemorate the victims in Berlin, Germany.
Image: AP/Markus Schreiber
Players of Netherlands and England observe a minute of silence prior to the UEFA European Under-19 Championship group stage soccer match between the Netherlands and England at the Donaustadion in Ulm, Germany.
Players of Netherlands and England observe a minute of silence prior to the UEFA European Under-19 Championship group stage soccer match between the Netherlands and England at the Donaustadion in Ulm, Germany.
Image: EPA/Marijan Murat

 

Mongolia

A minute of silence before the opening session of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
A minute of silence before the opening session of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Image: Pool via AP/Damir Sagolj

India

Children offer prayers at a school in Ahmedabad, India. The placard reads, “Tribute to the people killed in the terror attack in France.”
Children offer prayers at a school in Ahmedabad, India. The placard reads, “Tribute to the people killed in the terror attack in France.”
Image: Reuters/Amit Dave