Scholz calls deadly Magdeburg Christmas market incident 'horrific'

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2024-12-21

Magdeburg, Germany (dpa) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned the deadly attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, which left five dead and around 200 injured, as a "terrible, insane act." "There is no place more peaceful and joyful than a Christmas market," Scholz said at the scene of the crime. "It is a horrific act to harm and kill so many people with such brutality in such a place." He spoke as the death toll rose to five when a c......

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