Russia cancels mass events after terrorist attack

MOSCOW - Following the terrorist attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall, the Russian Ministry of Culture on Saturday announced cancellation of all mass and entertainment events at federal cultural institutions for the coming days, the ministry's press service said on Saturday.

"Mass and entertainment events at federal cultural institutions are canceled for the coming days," it said.

The ministry also expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed in Crocus City Hall.

At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the northwest of Moscow on Friday, according to preliminary data from the Russian Federal Security Service.