Photos: Buildings light up to support France

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People all over the world have been shocked by the attacks which took place in Paris, on Friday.

What's happening in Paris?

Many countries have shown that they're standing side by side with France, by sending messages of support and lighting their iconic buildings with the colours of the French flag.

Here's what's happening around the world...

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Image caption, The huge sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit in red, white and blue

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Image caption, In the USA, San Francisco City Hall proudly displayed the colours of the French flag

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Image caption, As did the High Roller at the LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip

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Image caption, Canada also showed its support by lighting up the Calgary Tower in Alberta

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Image caption, The country's famous CN Tower in Toronto also displayed the colours of the French Tricolore

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Image caption, China also paid tribute to those who lost their lives on the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai

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Image caption, The Mexican Senate building in Mexico City

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Image caption, And in New York in the USA the One World Trade Center's spire shone across the city