MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Latest on the blast at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England (all times local):
6:59 p.m.
Former U.N. secretary-general Kofi Annan says the world must stand together against “the extremists and terrorists” responsible for the attack in Manchester and similar senseless violence elsewhere.
Annan told The Associated Press on Tuesday that all countries need to work together and share information to deny extremists “their opportunities” and bring those who commit crimes to justice.
Annan now leads the group of former world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela called The Elders.
Speaking on behalf of the group, he said it’s “tragic …read more
Source: The Mercury News