Norway holds memorial service for 77 killed by extremist in bomb attack, shooting massacre

By Staff The Associated Press

Posted August 20, 2011 5:17 am

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Survivors and their relatives of the July 22 attack visit the island of Utoya in Norway Saturday Aug. 20 2011. Up to 1,000 survivors and relatives were expected on Utoya island, accompanied by police and medical staff, to face the painful memories of the shooting spree by a right-wing extremist. (AP Photo/Cornelius Poppe, Scanpix) NORWAY OUT.

OSLO – Norwegians are paying tribute to 77 people killed in last month’s bombing and shooting massacre by a right-wing extremist.

A memorial service, to be broadcast live on national television, will be attended by the families of victims and survivors of the July 22 car bombing and shooting spree.

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Norway’s King Harald and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will also talk at the ceremony that includes performances by Norwegian singers and musicians. The Norwegian government and leading politicians from neighbouring Nordic countries are also to attend.

Sunday’s service marks an end to a month of mourning in the Scandinavian country that was shocked by the attacks in a generally tolerant and tranquil society.

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