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World leaders react to deadly Sri Lanka blasts

Colombo - Eight explosions hit the Sri Lankan capital on Easter Sunday.

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World leaders have condemned a series of blasts in Sri Lanka that killed more than 185 people on Sunday, including dozens of foreigners - with British, Dutch and American citizens believed to be among them.
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Hospital sources also said Japanese citizens were among those injured by the bombs which ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services.
Here are a few of the reactions by world leaders:
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US President Donald Trump tweeted:

138 people have been killed in Sri Lanka, with more that 600 badly injured, in a terrorist attack on churches and hotels. The United States offers heartfelt condolences to the great people of Sri Lanka. We stand ready to help!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May described the attacks as "truly appalling".

The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time.

We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear.
- Theresa May (@theresa_may) April 21, 2019

"Terrible reports from Sri Lanka about bloody attacks on hotels and churches on this Easter Sunday," Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte tweeted after the attacks first emerged.
"Thoughts are with the victims and their relatives."

Vreselijke berichten uit Sri Lanka over bloedige aanslagen op hotels en kerken op deze Eerste Paasdag. @MinBZ volgt situatie op de voet en zoekt uit of er Nederlanders bij betrokken zijn. Gedachten zijn bij de slachtoffers en nabestaanden.
- Mark Rutte (@MinPres) April 21, 2019

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia was thinking of those killed in a "horrific terrorist attack".

Our thoughts & prayers are with the beautiful people of Sri Lanka at this terrible time.
- Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) April 21, 2019

A month after dozens of Muslims were killed in a shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the attack as "devastating".
"New Zealand condemns all acts of terrorism, and our resolve has only been strengthened by the attack on our soil on the 15th of March. To see an attack in Sri Lanka while people were in churches and at hotels is devastating.
"New Zealand rejects all forms of extremism and stands for freedom of religion and the right to worship safely. Collectively we must find the will and the answers to end such violence."
The Catholic Church in Jerusalem said the blasts were particularly sad as they "came while Christians celebrate Easter".
"We pray for the souls of the victims and ask for speedy recovery of the injured, and ask God to inspire the terrorists to repent of their killing and intimidation," the statement said.
"We also express our solidarity with Sri Lanka and all its inhabitants in their various religious and ethnic backgrounds."