These striking photos show world landmarks lit up in solidarity with France after attacks

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Sydney Opera House lit up to support France after Nov. 13 terrorist attacks
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After a wave of deadly terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday purportedly carried out by the Islamic State, many iconic landmarks worldwide were lit in red, white, and blue — the colors of France's flag. Check out a few of the nighttime displays of solidarity below. Julie Kliegman

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Oriental Pearl Tower: Shanghai, China

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Sydney Opera House: Sydney, Australia

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Brandenburg Gate: Berlin, Germany

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KL Tower: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Julie Kliegman
Julie Kliegman

Julie Kliegman is a freelance writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Vox, Mental Floss, Paste, the Tampa Bay Times and PolitiFact. Her cats can do somersaults.