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Berlin Pride Attack and the Hunt for Abdul Ballout | Calgary News
A deadly van attack at Berlin’s Pride festival has sent shockwaves through Germany, leaving one dead and 29 injured — with authorities now hunting 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, a German-born suspect linked to Islamist extremism. Known to police for radicalization and prior offenses, Ballout is believed to have also wielded a machete and is considered armed and dangerous. The attack, occurring just a week after Germany raised its terror alert, underscores the persistent threat of extremist violence — especially as vehicles have become a recurring weapon in Europe’s terror landscape. Amid a…
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