
French President Francois Hollande says Paris attacks are an act of war by Islamic State. Image: BFM Television screengrab for public interest reporting.
French president François Hollande says the Paris terror attacks are an ‘act of war.’
He says the Islamic State is responsible for the carnage.
The Paris prosecutor’s office says the figure of those killed is now 129, but is expected to rise.
Over 352 people have been hospitalized; 99 of them being treated for critical injuries.
Flowers and candles have been laid on the steps of the French embassy in London (via @DavidWilcockPA) https://t.co/3UbWEcX4eP
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
President Hollande held an emergency meeting of senior government and security officials at the Elysee Palace this morning.
Des soldats, déployés devant l’Assemblée nationale, cette nuit, vers 4h, par @coutausse #Paris https://t.co/3qezgae9CS
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Le Monde - Photos (@lemonde_photo) November 14, 2015
He’s announced three days of national mourning.
He says France would be ‘pitiless’ in its response.
It’s been reported that the so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Au Bataclan, «du sang partout, des cadavres» bit.ly/1PH0wgw https://t.co/A42lF0P90O
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Le Monde (@lemondefr) November 14, 2015
Security forces are hunting accomplices of gunmen who targeted the Bataclan concert hall and the French national football stadium.
IS jihadists claims Paris attacks that killed 128 u.afp.com/ZYgS https://t.co/GCXNpGjMd8
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015
They also sprayed the terraces of bars and restaurants with gunfire in at least six separate attacks.
Une nuit de guerre à Paris, en images bit.ly/1SPwXJC https://t.co/QQMKwLZ0uu
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Le Monde - Photos (@lemonde_photo) November 14, 2015
The Paris Prosecutor says there were three teams of attackers and seven have been confirmed killed probably by the detonation of suicide belts.
Nous en savons plus sur la chronologie des attaques hier soir à Paris lemonde.fr/societe/live/2… #VosQuestions https://t.co/nhlftrvL6g
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Le Monde Live (@lemondelive) November 14, 2015
One of the victims of the attacks has been identified by the London School of Economics as Valentin Ribet- one of their recent Masters’ graduates in business law.
We have learned of some very sad news from our LSE alumni community, following the #ParisAttacks. https://t.co/NZVsG6PDLh
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LSE (@LSEnews) November 14, 2015
Policing has been strengthened at ports and major events in the UK.
A fantastic show of support from across London. Our thoughts go out to those in Paris at this time. https://t.co/3L9BRTDdul
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London Ambulance (@Ldn_Ambulance) November 14, 2015
Prime Minister David Cameron is chairing a meeting of the Government’s Cobra emergency committee which could raise the official assessment of the threat from international terrorism from its current ‘severe’ level.
Francois Hollande says Paris attacks which killed 127 were an Islamic State 'act of war': yhoo.it/1NS1lTR https://t.co/kXtMA5Oef9
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
France declares three days of national mourning following the deadly Paris attacks u.afp.com/ZYfF https://t.co/q4QUoe0S6B
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015
Islamic State claims Paris terror attacks as scores confirmed dead bit.ly/1HPsdNL Picture: @parsnippo https://t.co/m0zeiglRsp
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
#ParisAttacks: survivor speaks of 'bloodbath' u.afp.com/ZYYr https://t.co/YPnEnTYyU6
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015
#Breaking Islamic State releases statement claiming responsibility for the Paris attacks
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
#UPDATE Eiffel Tower closed indefinitely after Paris attacks u.afp.com/ZYYz https://t.co/bIvJhBlP9C
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015
Bullet holes at Bar Le Carillon Hotel in Paris. Picture: @RyanJHooper https://t.co/ehKgWT2zRX
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
Prince Charles condemns 'bestial attacks' in Paris: bit.ly/1MIoDKI by @PARoyal https://t.co/5bTahfx4Ln
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
Sydney's Opera House, lit up in the colours of the French flag. @AFP @AFPphoto #ParisAttacks https://t.co/qlvgeNFMZb
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Anthony Wallace (@AntAFP) November 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris today, and the people of our twin town, Antony. We must respond by standing together.
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Steve Bullock (@mayorbullock) November 14, 2015
REMINDER: @lordmayors_show fireworks cancelled as mark of respect to Paris victims. #LMS800
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City of London (@cityoflondon) November 14, 2015
The Queen said she is 'deeply shocked and saddened' by the Paris attacks bit.ly/1looYbi https://t.co/TtNZDzL4n9
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Press Association (@PA) November 14, 2015
The Eagles of Death Metal at the Bataclan just before gunmen stormed the concert, via @rock_and_folk #ParisAttacks https://t.co/ZJoIj4eQLb
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 14, 2015

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe. Image: Met Police
London Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has sent his condolences to Paris:
My thoughts, and those of Met officers and staff, are with Paris and the men and women whose job is to deal with this horrific situation.
London and Paris are linked as two of the world’s strongest capital cities and we stand prepared to help in any way.
We have developed appropriate tactics to deal with a firearms attack in London, but we will, of course, urgently review our approach in the light of last night’s act of terrorism in Paris.
The scale of the attacks and the range of weaponry used by the terrorists are a serious cause for concern.
But the public can be reassured that our firearms officers are trained to deal with this kind of incident and we are constantly evolving new ways to combat the threats to public safety.
The UK Government recognised the increased threat in the summer of 2014 and raised the threat level to a point where an attack is considered to be highly likely.
Police and security agencies have been working flat out since then to protect the public. They are currently working on hundreds of active investigations and making, on average, an arrest a day.
Additional high-visibility patrols are in place to provide reassurance at key locations across the Capital. Officers are working closely with London’s communities and businesses to offer reassurance and advice following the horrific attack in Paris.
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