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Paris attacks: Dozens dead and hostages held at Bataclan Paris attacks: Dozens dead and Bataclan hostage stand-off
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France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 40 people were killed in multiple shootings in Paris. France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 40 people were killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks in Paris.
At least 15 people have been killed near the Bataclan arts centre, where up to 60 people are reportedly being held hostage, French media say. At least 15 people were killed at the Bataclan concert hall, where gunmen took up to 60 people hostage.
Three people were killed in an attack at the Stade de France, with some reports suggesting a suicide blast. Police have now stormed the venue and killed two attackers, French media say.
Paris authorities have asked people to stay indoors. Others died in attacks near the Stade de France, with some reports suggesting a suicide blast, and at restaurants in central Paris.
Military personnel are being deployed across Paris. Paris residents have been asked to stay indoors and military personnel are being deployed across the city.
Live: Follow the latest developments here.Live: Follow the latest developments here.
In pictures: Paris shootingsIn pictures: Paris shootings
Eyewitness accounts from the sceneEyewitness accounts from the scene
The deadliest attack appears to have targeted the Bataclan concert hall. The BBC's Hugh Schofield says scores of ambulances have arrived at the scene, suggesting many victims inside.The deadliest attack appears to have targeted the Bataclan concert hall. The BBC's Hugh Schofield says scores of ambulances have arrived at the scene, suggesting many victims inside.
Other attacks hit Le Petit Cambodge restaurant in the 11th district where a BBC reporter could see 10 people lying on the road, either dead or seriously injured. Other attacks hit neighbouring Le Petit Cambodge and Le Carillon restaurants in the 10th district where a BBC reporter could see 10 people lying on the road, either dead or seriously injured.
Another hit Le Carillon bar not too far away. And an eyewitness told Liberation newspaper that he had heard more than 100 rounds being fired at La Belle Equipe cafe in the 11th district.
An eyewitness told Liberation he had heard more than 100 rounds being fired at a cafe in rue de Charonne. US President Barack Obama spoke of "an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians".
There are reports of up to six gunmen involved.
President Barack Obama spoke of "an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians".
UK PM David Cameron said he was shocked and pledged to do "whatever we can to help".UK PM David Cameron said he was shocked and pledged to do "whatever we can to help".
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