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Vienna's Wiener Konzerthaus, announcing that he would not
appear on Nov. 24 as planned, said on its website, "Due to the
tragic events in Paris, the tour promoter has decided to
postpone the upcoming European tour until further notice."
Reports published in France by Agence France Presse and on
websites said Prince had also canceled two shows scheduled for
early December at the Palais Garnier in Paris. His concert
promoters in Paris could not be reached for comment.
Islamist militant gunmen on a rampage in the north of Paris shot
dead at least 87 people at the Bataclan concert hall and killed
42 others in attacks across the French capital.
American group Eagles of Death Metal was performing at the venue
and escaped unhurt but one of their merchandise sellers, Nick
Alexander, was killed, as were three people who worked for
Universal Music, one of the world's largest music labels.
(Reporting by Michael Roddy; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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