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President Francois Hollande on Saturday confirmed that 127 people were killed in Paris terror attacks. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claimed responsibility for the dastardly act.
Pentagon announces that the head of Islamic State group in Libya - Abu Nabil, also known as Wissam Najm Abd Zayd al Zubaydi - has been killed in overnight air strikes.
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Syrian passport found near body of Paris attacker belonged to migrant processed through Greek island, says Greek government.
"Number of" arrests made in Brussels relating to Paris attacks, says Belgium justice minister, according to news agency AFP.
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Prominent Pro-IS Jihadist Challenges France to Fight IS in Wake of Paris https://t.co/smHUw28DZT
— SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) November 14, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Our hearts go out to the people of Paris, to the French, to people of other countries who lost their lives last night in atrocious attack.
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) November 14, 2015
Acclaimed Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sculpture in tribute to victims of the Paris attacks.
Sand art on #ParisAttacks by Sudarsan Pattnaik in Bhubaneswar(Odisha) pic.twitter.com/WXOecW3JHg
— ANI (@ANI_news) November 14, 2015
At least seven confirmed dead, several injured, reports news agency AFP.
A high-speed train undergoing a trial derails on the new Paris-Strasbourg high-speed line in Eckwersheim, near the German border, says local police.
Police raid Brussels neighbourhood in connection with Paris attacks: Belgian TV reports.
Frenchman arrested at London Gatwick airport with weapon, say Police: AFP reports
Meanwhile, news agency Reuters quotes Dutch authorities as saying that a France-bound airliner has been grounded at Amsterdam airport after a threatening tweet.
In India - In the wake of Paris terrorist attack- IT companies including TCS, Infosys and HCL issues advisory for its employees, asks them to follow guidelines announced by the local authorities.
US President Barack Obama heads to Turkey for G-20 meetings with new urgency following deadly Paris attacks, say media reports.
Hundreds mourn at Pariser Platz in Berlin with flowers in front of French embassy.
Indian's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweets: "We stand united with the people and the Government of France in this hour of profound grief."
EAM in message to French FM: We stand united with the people and the Government of France in this hour of profound grief. #ParisAttacks
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2015
"The suspected attacker was identified through finger prints the investigators collected at the site. The suspect is known to French intelligence service," says BFMTV.
Police recovers first lead in Paris terror attacks. French national behind Bataclan Theatre attack identified, suspect known to French intelligence agencies, say reports.
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News agency AFP reports that Sydney's Opera House has been lit up in the colors of French flag after Paris terror attacks.
As per news agency AFP, 300 people have been hospitalised after Paris attacks, out if which 80 injured persons are in 'critical' condition.
Americans among the injured in Paris attacks, says State Department.
News agency AFP quotes French federation as saying: "France-England football friendly to go ahead."
In the backdrop of Paris attacks, managmnet shuts down Eiffel Tower indefinitely, say media reports.
"I am shaken, I don't understand these things, done by human beings... There cannot be justification, religious or human. It's inhuman," an emotional pontiff says during a telephone interview with TG2000 television.
Pope Francis 'shaken' by 'inhuman' Paris attacks.
British casualties expected in Paris attacks, Cameron adds.
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron calls crisis meeting to consider response to Paris attacks.
In the backdrop of Paris attacks, Mahrashtra CM instructs DG Police to exercise utmost care and high alert to prevent any untoward situation in state, says CMO Maharashtra.
In a brief statement on Friday evening, French President François Hollande declared a nationwide state of emergency and ordered closing the country's borders to keep the perpetrators from escaping.
French President Hollande cancels his participation at G20 meeting tomorrow following the deadly attacks in Paris.
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Earlier in the day, Britain’s second busiest airport Gatwick was evacuated after a ‘suspect package’ was found amid fears of more terror strikes as the dreaded ISIS claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks.
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News agency Reuters quotes a senior French diplomat as saying: “French government plans to go ahead with a climate change summit it is due to host at the end of the month.”
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Indian Embassy telephone lines open. Here's the number: 0140507070
Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj writes on Twitter that all Indians in France are safe.
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I have spoken to Indian Ambassador in France. He has informed me that all Indians are safe. France has advised citizens to stay indoors.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 14, 2015
Syrian passport found on body of one of the suicide bombers at Paris stadium, news agencies quoted police officials as saying.
ISIS claimed credit for the Paris attacks, says Official Twitter account for SITE Intel Group. It further says that ISIS released the claim in Arabic and French communiques and audios.
French police ban all public demonstrations in Paris region until Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeals to the global community to get united against the fight against terrorism.
My heart is filled with sadness due to what happened in Paris. The terror attack was an attack on humanity and mankind, says PM Modi.
United Nations needs to expedite the process of defining terrorism so that it can be known who supports terrorism, says PM.
While blaming ISIS for Paris terror attacks, French President Francois Hollande puts the death toll at 127.
The French President terms Paris attacks as an 'act of war' by Islamic State jihadists. Hollande vows to strike back at IS after worst attacks in France since World War II:
Hollande announces three days' mourning to express solidarity with the deceased.
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France Foreign Minister says 'more necessary than ever' to coordinate anti-terror fight, adding that, country's 'international action' against global terrorism will continue.
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Meanwhile, CNN has revised the death toll from 153 to 128.
German media report arrest in Bavaria tied to Paris attacks; police decline to confirm link, reports news agency AP.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif offers "support to bring the perpetrators of the Paris attacks to justice."
India's financial capital Mumbai has been put on high alert after Paris attacks.
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While CNN confirmed at least 153 deaths, news agency AFP said at least 127 people were killed in the Paris attacks, with 180 people injured, 80 of them critically.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says in response to Paris terror attacks: “We will help to lead the fight” against terror.
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Disneyland Paris closes for the day following attacks in Paris, reports Associated Press.
There is no report yet of any Indian killed or wounded in the deadly Paris terror attacks, the Indian embassy said.
"As of now there is no report of any Indian being killed," Deputy Chief of Mission Manish Prabhat told a news channel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his deep condolences to Hollande and all the people of France following the "horrible terrorist attacks in Paris", the Kremlin said in a statement.
"Russia strongly condemns this inhumane killing and is ready to provide any and all assistance to investigate these terrorist crimes."
Paris attacks are in violation and contravention of all ethics, morals and religions, says Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.
The attack locations, according to French media reports:
- Gun and suicide bomb attacks at Bataclan concert venue, 50 boulevard Voltaire, 11th district
- Explosions near Stade de France, St Denis, north of Paris, as France played Germany in a football friendly
- Gun attack at Le Carillon bar, 18 rue Alibert, 10th district
- Gun attack at Le Petit Cambodge restaurant, 20 rue Alibert, 10th district
- Gun attack at La Belle Equipe, 92 rue de Charonne, 11th district
- Gun attack at La Casa Nostra restaurant, 2 rue de la Fontaine au roi, 11th district
While expressing solidarity with the people of France, Britain Prime Minister David Cameron says, "I will be chairing a meeting of COBRA this morning following the horrifying and sickening terror attacks in Paris."
The Calgary Tower and the One World Trade Center lit up with the colors of the French flag to show support and sympathy regarding the Paris attacks.
French President Hollande in a strong message swears to the country that he intends to take revenge on those who committed the 'barbaric' act.
"We wanted to be here, among all these who saw these atrocious things, to say that we are going to fight," he said, adding that "Our fight will be merciless, because these terrorists that are capable of such atrocities need to know that they will be confronted by a France that is determined, unified and together."
Iran President Hassan Rouhani describes Paris terror attacks as 'crimes against humanity'.
As the country mourns, France's iconic Eiffel Tower goes dark.
France President vows that the nation would stand firm and united. He says: "A determined France, a united France, a France that joins together and a France that will not allow itself to be staggered even if today, there is infinite emotion faced with this disaster, this tragedy, which is an abomination, because it is barbarism."
Here's what President Obama told his France counterpart after the terror attacks:
Readout of President Obama's Call with President Hollande of France: pic.twitter.com/6tn4vXX39e
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 14, 2015
According to Associated Press, around 120 Parisians have been killed in the terror attacks.
Eight extremists dead following deadly #ParisAttacks – as many as 120 Parisians dead: https://t.co/k7NGIOWro9 pic.twitter.com/Z56qt6tg9Q
— AP Interactive (@AP_Interactive) November 14, 2015
Chinese President Xi Jinping expresses the "strongest" condemnation over the series of terror attacks in Paris.
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Prosecutor's office says that eight extremists are dead and seven of them in suicide bombings.
India embassy in France issues helpline number - 0033140507070
News agency AFP reports that eight militants have been killed. A security source says, over 200 people have been injured in the deadly terror attacks.
News channels are reporting that the dreaded terror outfit Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for Paris terror attacks.
The likely coordinated attacks came as France, a member of the US-led coalition combating the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq, struck the group's strategic targets this week.
Reports say that around 153 have been killed in Paris terror attacks.
President Pranab Mukherjee condemns terror attacks, expresses solidarity with the people of France.
Strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, India stands firmly by France, my heart goes out to its people #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) November 14, 2015
No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks, but according to the news channel BFMTV, the terrorists shouted "It's for Syria".
Paris police say attackers at Paris rock venue blew themselves up with suicide belts as police approached, according to news agency Associated Press report.
Reports say that all Paris attackers are dead, police officials still searching for accomplices.
A French radio reporter who was inside the Bataclan theatre gives a harrowing account of the "10 horrific minutes" when black-clothed gunmen wielding AK-47s entered and fired calmly and randomly at hundreds of screaming concertgoers.
"It was a bloodbath," Julien Pierce, a reporter for France's Europe 1 radio station, told CNN.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemns the horrific attacks in Paris.
News from Paris is anguishing & dreadful. Prayers with families of the deceased. We are united with people of France in this tragic hour.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2015
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Union chief Jean-Claude Juncker, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron express shock and said they were "deeply shocked" by the terror attacks.
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Two explosions were heard near the national football stadium Stade de France where a France-Germany friendly soccer match was being played, attended by French President Francois Hollande.
French President Francois Hollande declares a state of emergency across the entire country and cancels his trip to the G20 summit due to take place in Turkey at the weekend.
Hollande condemns the "unprecedented terrorist attacks".
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At least 140 people were killed in a mass hostage-taking at a Paris concert hall and many more were feared dead in a series of bombings and shootings, as France declared a national state of emergency.
Around 100 people were killed at the Bataclan music venue in eastern Paris alone.
About seven simultaneous shootings rocked central Paris Friday night with one of which turned to hostage taking at the Bataclan theatre and concert hall where hundreds of people were attending a concert of a rock group, Xinhua reported.
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