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Thousands of Norwegians rally against violence
People gather outside Oslo City Hall to participate in a "rose march" in memory of the victims of Friday's bomb attack and shooting massacre, Norway, Monday, July 25, 2011. Anders Behring Breivik has admitted bombing Norway's capital and opening fire on a political youth group retreat, but he entered a plea of not guilty, saying he wanted to save Europe from Muslim immigration. Police announced Monday that they had dramatically overcounted the number of people slain in a shooting spree at a political youth group's island retreat and were lowering the confirmed death toll from 86 to 68. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) / Emilio Morenatti
OSLO, July 25 - In what was being called "Rose March," thousands of Norwegians - many carrying red or white roses - rallied in Oslo on Monday to show their support for the victims of last Friday's terror attacks that killed 76 people.
Broadcaster NRK estimated the crowd in the capital was 150,000.
The crowd grew so big that police canceled the scheduled march, as there was concern there was no space for the thousands of people to move.
At City Hall in Oslo Crown Prince Haakon told the crowd that "Tonight the streets are filled with love."
Rallies and torchlight processions were being held in other cities as well.
Earlier today a moment of silence was observed in Norway and neighboring countries in honor of the victims.
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Romans 12:21
Envy in this case doesn't apply to the Norwegians in this reagard.