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Obama has denounced what he calls a heinous attack targeting students and teachers at a military-run school in Peshawar.Obama said in a statement that the United States will support the Pakistani government in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism and to promote peace and stability in the region.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned the Taliban assault as an act of horror and rank cowardice to attack defenseless children while they learn.He said no cause can justify such brutality and no grievance can excuse such horror.Ban also said getting an education is every child's right and going to school should not have to be an act of bravery.

Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said he is deeply shocked and saddened by the many deaths and injuries.Kishida expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and his sympathy for the injured.He said Japan denounces an unforgivable act targeting innocent people.He also said Japan will stress once again that no act of terrorism can be justified and the country will work with the rest of the international community and support Pakistan's efforts to fight terrorism.Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai says she is heartbroken by what she calls a senseless and cold-blooded act of terror in Peshawar.

In a message posted on Facebook, she said innocent children in their school have no place in horror such as Tuesday's attack.

Malala condemned what she calls atrocious and cowardly acts, and said she stands united with the Pakistani government and armed forces.

She added that she mourns these children, her brothers and sisters, with millions of others around the world.

Malala herself became a target of the Pakistani Taliban for advocating women's right to education.

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