Horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenseless worshipers in Egypt. The world cannot tolerate t... https://t.co/73hMjYKjMI — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 1511537233000Strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attack on a place of worship in Egypt. Our deep condolences at the loss of... https://t.co/dy0ZFCEv4L — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1511539712000Deeply saddened by the abhorrent attack on a mosque in North Sinai, #Egypt. "They were wearing masks and military uniforms," he said, adding that the area was predominantly Sufi and that locals have received threats from extremist groups.US President Donald Trump condemned on Twitter the "horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenceless worshippers".A furious Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared three days of mourning and pledged to "respond with brutal force". "The army and police will avenge our martyrs and return security and stability with force in the coming short period," he added in a televised speech.Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Sisi, calling the attack "striking for its cruelty and cynicism", while condemnations poured in from Israel, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other countries.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the "barbaric" terror attack.UK foreign minister Boris Johnson decried the "barbaric attack", while his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian labelled it "despicable".Pope Francis and Egypt's highest Muslim religious authority joined in the condemnation.

Source: Times of India November 25, 2017 00:36 UTC