German government tells UK: 'United we stand'
MANCHESTER -- The German government is offering condolences to Britain after the deadly explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.
Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel wrote Tuesday on Twitter: "Terrible news from Manchester! Our thoughts are now with our British friends. United we stand."
Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman, Steffen Seibert, tweeted: "Our thoughts (and) prayers are with the people in #Manchester affected by the blast. We mourn for the dead (and) hope the injured can recover fully."
