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Paris attacks kill more than 120 people – as it happened	Paris attacks kill more than 120 people – as it happened
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Our live coverage of the latest developments continues in our new live blog:	Our live coverage of the latest developments continues in our new live blog:
Related: Paris terror attacks: eight attackers dead after killing at least 120 people – live updates	Related: Paris terror attacks: eight attackers dead after killing at least 120 people – live updates
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Death toll revised to around 120	Death toll revised to around 120
A Paris city hall official said four gunmen systematically slaughtered at least 87 young people attending a rock concert at the Bataclan music hall. Anti-terrorist commandos eventually launched an assault on the building. The gunmen detonated explosive belts and dozens of shocked survivors were rescued.	A Paris city hall official said four gunmen systematically slaughtered at least 87 young people attending a rock concert at the Bataclan music hall. Anti-terrorist commandos eventually launched an assault on the building. The gunmen detonated explosive belts and dozens of shocked survivors were rescued.
Some 40 more people were killed in five other attacks in the Paris region, the city hall official said, including an apparent double suicide bombing outside the national stadium, where Hollande and the German foreign minister were watching a friendly soccer international.	Some 40 more people were killed in five other attacks in the Paris region, the city hall official said, including an apparent double suicide bombing outside the national stadium, where Hollande and the German foreign minister were watching a friendly soccer international.
Some 200 people were injured.	Some 200 people were injured.
Paris public prosecutor François Molins said the death toll was at least 120.	Paris public prosecutor François Molins said the death toll was at least 120.
His spokeswoman said eight assailants had also died, seven of whom had blown themselves up with explosive belts at various locations, while one had been shot dead by police.	His spokeswoman said eight assailants had also died, seven of whom had blown themselves up with explosive belts at various locations, while one had been shot dead by police.
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What we know so far	What we know so far
Claire Phipps	Claire Phipps
We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.	We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.
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This graphic pinpoints the six locations and the latest death tolls at each; these could, of course, change.	This graphic pinpoints the six locations and the latest death tolls at each; these could, of course, change.
Two hundred people have been injured, 80 of them seriously.	Two hundred people have been injured, 80 of them seriously.
Eight extremists dead following deadly #ParisAttacks – as many as 120 Parisians dead: https://t.co/k7NGIOWro9 pic.twitter.com/Z56qt6tg9Q	Eight extremists dead following deadly #ParisAttacks – as many as 120 Parisians dead: https://t.co/k7NGIOWro9 pic.twitter.com/Z56qt6tg9Q
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This extraordinary clip via France’s iTélé appears to show a phone dented by a bullet – its owner, named here only as Sylvestre, claims it saved his life during the attack at the Stade de France:	This extraordinary clip via France’s iTélé appears to show a phone dented by a bullet – its owner, named here only as Sylvestre, claims it saved his life during the attack at the Stade de France:
Attentat au #StadeDeFrance > "C'est mon portable qui m'a sauvé", témoigne Sylvestre qui était aux abords du stade https://t.co/lIQq3R3OYs	Attentat au #StadeDeFrance > "C'est mon portable qui m'a sauvé", témoigne Sylvestre qui était aux abords du stade https://t.co/lIQq3R3OYs
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Here is the video Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull referred to – the French football fans who, as they were evacuated from the Stade de France, sang the national anthem:	Here is the video Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull referred to – the French football fans who, as they were evacuated from the Stade de France, sang the national anthem:
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The world’s newspaper front pages have reacted with horror to the unfolding events in Paris: here is a selection from France and beyond.	The world’s newspaper front pages have reacted with horror to the unfolding events in Paris: here is a selection from France and beyond.
Related: Deadly attacks in Paris: today's front pages – in pictures	Related: Deadly attacks in Paris: today's front pages – in pictures
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The Paris prosecutor’s office has confirmed that eight attackers are dead.	The Paris prosecutor’s office has confirmed that eight attackers are dead.
Prosecutor’s office spokeswoman Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre told Associated Press that the eighth attacker was killed by security forces when they raided a concert hall where the assailants had taken hostages.	Prosecutor’s office spokeswoman Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre told Associated Press that the eighth attacker was killed by security forces when they raided a concert hall where the assailants had taken hostages.
She said it was possible that there are terrorists still at large.	She said it was possible that there are terrorists still at large.
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Eight terrorists dead	Eight terrorists dead
An update from the prosecutor’s office, which now says eight extremists are dead, seven of them in suicide bombings.	An update from the prosecutor’s office, which now says eight extremists are dead, seven of them in suicide bombings.
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Australian PM: attack has 'hallmarks' of Isis	Australian PM: attack has 'hallmarks' of Isis
Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is speaking now.	Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is speaking now.
He says the attack “appears to have all the hallmarks of a Daesh exercise”.	He says the attack “appears to have all the hallmarks of a Daesh exercise”.
(Australia uses Daesh as its term for Islamic State.)	(Australia uses Daesh as its term for Islamic State.)
Turnbull lauded the French football fans who, as they were evacuated from the Stade de France, sang the national anthem:	Turnbull lauded the French football fans who, as they were evacuated from the Stade de France, sang the national anthem:
Freedom stands up for itself … in the face of terrorism.	Freedom stands up for itself … in the face of terrorism.
He went on:	He went on:
What we know about the attack is very limited … what we know at the moment will undoubtedly change.	What we know about the attack is very limited … what we know at the moment will undoubtedly change.
He said the terrorists kill in the name of god, but theirs is “the work of the devil”.	He said the terrorists kill in the name of god, but theirs is “the work of the devil”.
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The White House has published a readout of a call between Barack Obama and François Hollande on Friday evening:	The White House has published a readout of a call between Barack Obama and François Hollande on Friday evening:
President Obama spoke by phone this evening with President Hollande of France to offer the condolences of the American people for the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris earlier this evening.	President Obama spoke by phone this evening with President Hollande of France to offer the condolences of the American people for the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris earlier this evening.
The president reiterated the United States’ steadfast, unwavering support for the people of France, our oldest ally and friend, and reaffirmed the offer of any necessary support to the French investigation.	The president reiterated the United States’ steadfast, unwavering support for the people of France, our oldest ally and friend, and reaffirmed the offer of any necessary support to the French investigation.
The two leaders pledged to work together, and with nations around the world, to defeat the scourge of terrorism.	The two leaders pledged to work together, and with nations around the world, to defeat the scourge of terrorism.
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Although François Hollande said earlier that France would be closing its borders but what does that mean in practice?	Although François Hollande said earlier that France would be closing its borders but what does that mean in practice?
Airports remain open and flights have left the capital, but some airlines, including American Airlines, said they would be delaying flights to Paris. Many, including United, Delta, and Air France KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, were operating normally.	Airports remain open and flights have left the capital, but some airlines, including American Airlines, said they would be delaying flights to Paris. Many, including United, Delta, and Air France KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, were operating normally.
The French foreign ministry said airports would remain open with increased security checks.	The French foreign ministry said airports would remain open with increased security checks.
Train services also continue as normal. Eurostar said its services between the UK and France would run as normal on Saturday, but it would allow passengers who no longer wished to travel to change their tickets.	Train services also continue as normal. Eurostar said its services between the UK and France would run as normal on Saturday, but it would allow passengers who no longer wished to travel to change their tickets.
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French media, quoting investigation sources, are now reporting that eight attackers have died.	French media, quoting investigation sources, are now reporting that eight attackers have died.
Four reportedly died at the Bataclan; three at the Stade de France; and one at boulevard Voltaire.	Four reportedly died at the Bataclan; three at the Stade de France; and one at boulevard Voltaire.
I must stress this is unconfirmed, and earlier the Paris prosecutor said five were dead, but it is a developing situation.	I must stress this is unconfirmed, and earlier the Paris prosecutor said five were dead, but it is a developing situation.
We do know via police that a number of the attackers blew themselves up with suicide belts.	We do know via police that a number of the attackers blew themselves up with suicide belts.
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Reuters reports that members of the California-based rock band Eagles of Death Metal, who had just taken the stage at the Bataclan concert venue when that attack started, are all safe.	Reuters reports that members of the California-based rock band Eagles of Death Metal, who had just taken the stage at the Bataclan concert venue when that attack started, are all safe.
But their crew members have not yet been accounted for, it reports:	But their crew members have not yet been accounted for, it reports:
Early indications were that members of the band, which also goes by the acronym EODM, were all safe. The band was formed in the late 1990s by lifelong friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, the group’s only two permanent members.	Early indications were that members of the band, which also goes by the acronym EODM, were all safe. The band was formed in the late 1990s by lifelong friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, the group’s only two permanent members.
Hughes’ mother, Jo Ellen Hughes, told a Reuters correspondent outside her home in Palm Desert, California, 125 miles east of Los Angeles, that she had spoken to her son by telephone after the attack and that he was unhurt but “very upset and shaken”.	Hughes’ mother, Jo Ellen Hughes, told a Reuters correspondent outside her home in Palm Desert, California, 125 miles east of Los Angeles, that she had spoken to her son by telephone after the attack and that he was unhurt but “very upset and shaken”.
“From my understanding, I think the whole band’s been accounted for,” she said, adding that she was not sure about the whereabouts or wellbeing of the rest of the entourage because the band and crew became separated in the pandemonium.	“From my understanding, I think the whole band’s been accounted for,” she said, adding that she was not sure about the whereabouts or wellbeing of the rest of the entourage because the band and crew became separated in the pandemonium.
Hughes’s mother also said she understood the band had just taken the stage when the attack began, but she had no other details.	Hughes’s mother also said she understood the band had just taken the stage when the attack began, but she had no other details.
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Le Monde reports on the mobilisation of emergency services to cope with this unprecedented attack:	Le Monde reports on the mobilisation of emergency services to cope with this unprecedented attack:
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Separate reports say a further 200 people are injured, 80 of them seriously.	Separate reports say a further 200 people are injured, 80 of them seriously.
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Latest death toll	Latest death toll
François Molins, the Paris prosecutor, has given reporters an update on the numbers of those killed on Friday night.	François Molins, the Paris prosecutor, has given reporters an update on the numbers of those killed on Friday night.
Molins said six locations were targeted.	Molins said six locations were targeted.
At the Stade de France, he said “some” were killed, possibly three. (It is not clear whether this confirms the attackers thought to have died here.)	At the Stade de France, he said “some” were killed, possibly three. (It is not clear whether this confirms the attackers thought to have died here.)
At the Rue de Charonne, 18 are dead.	At the Rue de Charonne, 18 are dead.
At Boulevard Voltaire: one dead.	At Boulevard Voltaire: one dead.
At Rue de la fontaine au roi: five dead.	At Rue de la fontaine au roi: five dead.
At Rue Alibert: 14 dead and many seriously injured.	At Rue Alibert: 14 dead and many seriously injured.
Molins said the death toll was “very high”, taking into account the numbers killed at the Bataclan concert venue, believed to be as high as 120.	Molins said the death toll was “very high”, taking into account the numbers killed at the Bataclan concert venue, believed to be as high as 120.
The prosecutor said the five attackers had been “neutralised”.	The prosecutor said the five attackers had been “neutralised”.
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What we know so far	What we know so far
We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.	We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.
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The US defence secretary, Ash Carter, has called the attacks “horrific and barbaric”, adding:	The US defence secretary, Ash Carter, has called the attacks “horrific and barbaric”, adding:
The United States stands with the people of France and its vibrant, multicultural democracy …	The United States stands with the people of France and its vibrant, multicultural democracy …
We have never stood closer than we do now. Vive la France.	We have never stood closer than we do now. Vive la France.
JUST IN: US SecDef Ash Carter's statement pic.twitter.com/hWWQBGNFIN	JUST IN: US SecDef Ash Carter's statement pic.twitter.com/hWWQBGNFIN
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Nicky Woolf	Nicky Woolf
The Bataclan, on the boulevard Voltaire in the east of Paris, is one of the city’s most famous music venues. Built in 1864 in a faux-Chinese pagoda style, with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium, it can host a crowd of 1,500 people standing.	The Bataclan, on the boulevard Voltaire in the east of Paris, is one of the city’s most famous music venues. Built in 1864 in a faux-Chinese pagoda style, with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium, it can host a crowd of 1,500 people standing.
Sitting on a busy junction in an area known for its nightlife, it has played host to a galaxy of musical stars, including Edith Piaf, The Clash, Nick Cave and Lou Reed.	Sitting on a busy junction in an area known for its nightlife, it has played host to a galaxy of musical stars, including Edith Piaf, The Clash, Nick Cave and Lou Reed.
On Friday night, it was playing host to a sold-out crowd, there to watch the band Eagles of Death Metal on Friday night when the building was stormed by gunmen, who took and subsequently killed hostages. At least 118 people have been reported dead at the Bataclan alone.	On Friday night, it was playing host to a sold-out crowd, there to watch the band Eagles of Death Metal on Friday night when the building was stormed by gunmen, who took and subsequently killed hostages. At least 118 people have been reported dead at the Bataclan alone.
(Eyewitness accounts from inside the Bataclan here.)	(Eyewitness accounts from inside the Bataclan here.)
The Eagles of Death Metal are a band from Palm Desert, California. Their style is described as a mix of blues, bluegrass and garage-rock; their name was originally chosen to juxtapose the death metal genre image with folk-rock band The Eagles.	The Eagles of Death Metal are a band from Palm Desert, California. Their style is described as a mix of blues, bluegrass and garage-rock; their name was originally chosen to juxtapose the death metal genre image with folk-rock band The Eagles.
The band has two consistent members: Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, who is also the lead singer for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age. They have worked in the past with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Tenacious D singer and actor Jack Black.	The band has two consistent members: Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, who is also the lead singer for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age. They have worked in the past with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Tenacious D singer and actor Jack Black.
This photo (posted on Instagram by @zsuzsulla) was reportedly taken in Bataclan concert hall before the co-ordinated bomb and gun attacks on the city.	This photo (posted on Instagram by @zsuzsulla) was reportedly taken in Bataclan concert hall before the co-ordinated bomb and gun attacks on the city.
It apparently shows Eagles of Death Metal on stage prior to the attack. The Guardian is seeking to verify this.	It apparently shows Eagles of Death Metal on stage prior to the attack. The Guardian is seeking to verify this.
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'All attackers are dead' – police	'All attackers are dead' – police
The Paris police prefect has now confirmed that the attackers at the Bataclan rock venue blew themselves up with suicide belts as police closed in, killing four.	The Paris police prefect has now confirmed that the attackers at the Bataclan rock venue blew themselves up with suicide belts as police closed in, killing four.
He said the gunmen first sprayed cafes outside the venue with machine gunfire, then went inside the concert hall and killed more before the assault by security forces.	He said the gunmen first sprayed cafes outside the venue with machine gunfire, then went inside the concert hall and killed more before the assault by security forces.
The prefect, Michel Cadot, said one set of attackers was at the Stade de France, and at nearly the same time the second group attacked within the city.	The prefect, Michel Cadot, said one set of attackers was at the Stade de France, and at nearly the same time the second group attacked within the city.
Cadot said all the attackers are believed dead, although authorities are hunting for any possible accomplices.	Cadot said all the attackers are believed dead, although authorities are hunting for any possible accomplices.
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The French government has set up a site to gather witness statements and report missing people. It is currently slow to load, presumably because of the weight of traffic.	The French government has set up a site to gather witness statements and report missing people. It is currently slow to load, presumably because of the weight of traffic.
Here is also a reminder of some of the embassy numbers in Paris for people who may have concerns about friends or relatives.	Here is also a reminder of some of the embassy numbers in Paris for people who may have concerns about friends or relatives.
British embassy: +33 1 44 51 31 00	British embassy: +33 1 44 51 31 00
US embassy Phone: +33 1 43 12 22 22	US embassy Phone: +33 1 43 12 22 22
Irish embassy Phone:+33 1 44 17 67 00	Irish embassy Phone:+33 1 44 17 67 00
The Australian department for foreign affairs has set up a hotline for those who are concerned about Australians overseas on 1300 555 135. Those who are overseas can call +612 6261 3305.	The Australian department for foreign affairs has set up a hotline for those who are concerned about Australians overseas on 1300 555 135. Those who are overseas can call +612 6261 3305.
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As I reported, the news coming out about the attacks, and casualty numbers in particular, is confusing and often conflicted. Earlier the police prefecture said four people had died in the course of the retaking of the Bataclan concert hall from hostage-takers; many media took that to mean police or security officers.	As I reported, the news coming out about the attacks, and casualty numbers in particular, is confusing and often conflicted. Earlier the police prefecture said four people had died in the course of the retaking of the Bataclan concert hall from hostage-takers; many media took that to mean police or security officers.
It now appears the four might be a reference to the attackers: three of whom, according to AFP, reportedly detonated explosive suicide belts.	It now appears the four might be a reference to the attackers: three of whom, according to AFP, reportedly detonated explosive suicide belts.
Les quatre assaillants du Bataclan morts, dont trois en actionnant leurs ceintures d'explosifs (préfet de police) #AFP	Les quatre assaillants du Bataclan morts, dont trois en actionnant leurs ceintures d'explosifs (préfet de police) #AFP
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What we know about the attackers	What we know about the attackers
In short: very little so far. Here is what is known.	In short: very little so far. Here is what is known.
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Four officials – possibly police – reported dead in Bataclan siege	Four officials – possibly police – reported dead in Bataclan siege
There are reports that four officials were killed during the retaking of the Bataclan concert hall where more than 100 people were being held hostage.	There are reports that four officials were killed during the retaking of the Bataclan concert hall where more than 100 people were being held hostage.
Initial reports have said that four police officers were killed, but this has not been confirmed, and others – security forces or military personnel – have reportedly been involved in operations.	Initial reports have said that four police officers were killed, but this has not been confirmed, and others – security forces or military personnel – have reportedly been involved in operations.
The police said “four were killed during the very difficult takeover of the Bataclan”.	The police said “four were killed during the very difficult takeover of the Bataclan”.
Phrase exacte du prefet de police "4 tués lors de la prise de contrôle très difficile du bataclan". à confirmer s'il s'agit de policiers.	Phrase exacte du prefet de police "4 tués lors de la prise de contrôle très difficile du bataclan". à confirmer s'il s'agit de policiers.
We will bring you confirmation of this as soon as it is verified.	We will bring you confirmation of this as soon as it is verified.
[Edit: later comments from the police prefecture suggest the reference was to four attackers killed.]	[Edit: later comments from the police prefecture suggest the reference was to four attackers killed.]
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Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has tweeted to call for unity in the city:	Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has tweeted to call for unity in the city:
Nous sommes debout, nous sommes unis. J'en appelle à l'unité de toutes et tous.	Nous sommes debout, nous sommes unis. J'en appelle à l'unité de toutes et tous.
Hidaldo also expressed thanks for the international support shown to Paris.	Hidaldo also expressed thanks for the international support shown to Paris.
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Qatar’s foreign minister has condemned the attacks.	Qatar’s foreign minister has condemned the attacks.
In a statement sent to Reuters by the embassy in Paris, Khaled al-Attiyah said:	In a statement sent to Reuters by the embassy in Paris, Khaled al-Attiyah said:
The state of Qatar, through its foreign minister, strongly condemns these heinous attacks that have struck the French capital causing so many victims.	The state of Qatar, through its foreign minister, strongly condemns these heinous attacks that have struck the French capital causing so many victims.
These acts, which target stability and security in France, are against all human and moral values.	These acts, which target stability and security in France, are against all human and moral values.
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Nicky Woolf	Nicky Woolf
Meanwhile in New York, police said they have bolstered security at several high-profile locations in response to the attacks in Paris, including counterterrorism officers sent to tourist-heavy areas and the French consulate in midtown Manhattan, according to Reuters.	Meanwhile in New York, police said they have bolstered security at several high-profile locations in response to the attacks in Paris, including counterterrorism officers sent to tourist-heavy areas and the French consulate in midtown Manhattan, according to Reuters.
“Teams have been dispatched to crowded areas around the city out of an abundance of caution to provide police presence and public reassurance as we follow the developing situation overseas,” the NYPD said in a statement. Officers have been deployed to other French government locations in the city, and NYPD intelligence bureau officers in France are assisting Paris police “in any way possible”.	“Teams have been dispatched to crowded areas around the city out of an abundance of caution to provide police presence and public reassurance as we follow the developing situation overseas,” the NYPD said in a statement. Officers have been deployed to other French government locations in the city, and NYPD intelligence bureau officers in France are assisting Paris police “in any way possible”.
New York’s mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted a message of support to Paris after the news began to break:	New York’s mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted a message of support to Paris after the news began to break:
Heart is heavy with news from overseas. Along with all of NYC, @chirlane and I are holding you in our thoughts and prayers tonight, Paris.	Heart is heavy with news from overseas. Along with all of NYC, @chirlane and I are holding you in our thoughts and prayers tonight, Paris.
The Los Angeles County sheriff’s department said that it had received “no credible threats” to the city.	The Los Angeles County sheriff’s department said that it had received “no credible threats” to the city.
Massachusetts state police bolstered security around the state house in Boston and deployed additional law enforcement resources across the city, according to a statement, and St Louis police say they added an extra layer of security for a world cup qualifying soccer match Friday night as well.	Massachusetts state police bolstered security around the state house in Boston and deployed additional law enforcement resources across the city, according to a statement, and St Louis police say they added an extra layer of security for a world cup qualifying soccer match Friday night as well.
The #BPD sends our thoughts and prayers to entire #Paris community during this extremely difficult time. God Bless	The #BPD sends our thoughts and prayers to entire #Paris community during this extremely difficult time. God Bless
Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser said that police had deployed additional resources to French government sites as well as “other high-profile locations,” but said there was no imminent threat to the district.	Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser said that police had deployed additional resources to French government sites as well as “other high-profile locations,” but said there was no imminent threat to the district.
One World Trade Center 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/PkhthDMHDQ	One World Trade Center 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/PkhthDMHDQ
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Here is what French president François Hollande told reporters outside the Bataclan concert hall just now:	Here is what French president François Hollande told reporters outside the Bataclan concert hall just now:
To all those who have seen these awful things, I want to say we are going to lead a war which will be pitiless.	To all those who have seen these awful things, I want to say we are going to lead a war which will be pitiless.
Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.	Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.
1.35am GMT	1.35am GMT
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Paris is closing down in response to this assault.	Paris is closing down in response to this assault.
In a tweet from the city’s official account, authorities say “all of the city’s amenities”, including schools, museums, libraries, gyms, swimming pools and markets, will close on Saturday.	In a tweet from the city’s official account, authorities say “all of the city’s amenities”, including schools, museums, libraries, gyms, swimming pools and markets, will close on Saturday.
Dès demain, fermeture de tous les équipements de la Ville: écoles, musées, bibliothèques, gymnases, piscines, marchés alimentaires	Dès demain, fermeture de tous les équipements de la Ville: écoles, musées, bibliothèques, gymnases, piscines, marchés alimentaires
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President François Hollande has visited the Bataclan, the concert hall where 120 people are reported to have been killed.	President François Hollande has visited the Bataclan, the concert hall where 120 people are reported to have been killed.
He says France will show no mercy in tracking down terrorists.	He says France will show no mercy in tracking down terrorists.
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'Five attackers dead'	'Five attackers dead'
The Paris prosecutor has said that five attackers “may be” dead across the various attack locations.	The Paris prosecutor has said that five attackers “may be” dead across the various attack locations.
Two were earlier reported to have been killed in the operation by French security forces to retake the Bataclan.	Two were earlier reported to have been killed in the operation by French security forces to retake the Bataclan.
It was also reported that at least one of the attacks at the Stade de France was a suicide attack.	It was also reported that at least one of the attacks at the Stade de France was a suicide attack.
It is not known how many attackers were involved and how many could still be at large.	It is not known how many attackers were involved and how many could still be at large.
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Agence France-Presse has this locator map of what it reports are the seven locations of the attacks:	Agence France-Presse has this locator map of what it reports are the seven locations of the attacks:
Attentats à Paris : des attaques dans 7 lieux différents #AFP pic.twitter.com/2t3zJkZr02	Attentats à Paris : des attaques dans 7 lieux différents #AFP pic.twitter.com/2t3zJkZr02
The Guardian is still working to verify the number and location of the attacks.	The Guardian is still working to verify the number and location of the attacks.
Separately, the Paris prosecutor has spoken of six separate attacks. It is clearly a confusing picture as everyone – authorities and media included – tries to pick their way through a devastating night.	Separately, the Paris prosecutor has spoken of six separate attacks. It is clearly a confusing picture as everyone – authorities and media included – tries to pick their way through a devastating night.
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Reuters reports that Belgium has imposed frontier controls on road, rail and air arrivals from France.	Reuters reports that Belgium has imposed frontier controls on road, rail and air arrivals from France.
A spokesman for prime minister Charles Michel said the security cabinet would convene on Saturday morning at 9am (0800 GMT) to review responses to the violence affecting Belgium’s southern neighbour.	A spokesman for prime minister Charles Michel said the security cabinet would convene on Saturday morning at 9am (0800 GMT) to review responses to the violence affecting Belgium’s southern neighbour.
The spokesman stressed Belgium was not closing its frontiers but would step up spot checks on travellers arriving from France.	The spokesman stressed Belgium was not closing its frontiers but would step up spot checks on travellers arriving from France.
1.15am GMT	1.15am GMT
01:15	01:15
Angelique Chrisafis	Angelique Chrisafis
Angelique Chrisafis reports from Paris:	Angelique Chrisafis reports from Paris:
Near the Bataclan, a bar brassserie had been turned into an emergency medical centre and emergency medical staff were still working. Medical supplies, presumed to include blood donations, had been rushed there earlier.	Near the Bataclan, a bar brassserie had been turned into an emergency medical centre and emergency medical staff were still working. Medical supplies, presumed to include blood donations, had been rushed there earlier.
Ambulances had been scrambled from around Paris and surrounding towns.	Ambulances had been scrambled from around Paris and surrounding towns.
Survivors who were able to walk were ushered by Red Cross workers towards another designated bar further away in the 3rd arrondissement for psychological support.	Survivors who were able to walk were ushered by Red Cross workers towards another designated bar further away in the 3rd arrondissement for psychological support.
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My colleague Kim Willsher in Paris has been trying to pin down where the various attacks took place on Friday evening.	My colleague Kim Willsher in Paris has been trying to pin down where the various attacks took place on Friday evening.
Conflicting reports have varied, with some media reporting seven separate attacks. The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, has just said in a press conference that there were six assaults.	Conflicting reports have varied, with some media reporting seven separate attacks. The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, has just said in a press conference that there were six assaults.
We are of course working to verify the number and location. Here is what Kim has confirmed so far:	We are of course working to verify the number and location. Here is what Kim has confirmed so far:
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With reports from the police that 118 people are believed to have died in the Bataclan concert hall, along with at least 40 in separate attacks, the death toll looks to have risen to at least 158.	With reports from the police that 118 people are believed to have died in the Bataclan concert hall, along with at least 40 in separate attacks, the death toll looks to have risen to at least 158.
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What we know so far	What we know so far
Claire Phipps	Claire Phipps
This is Claire Phipps taking over from Kevin Rawlinson to continue our live coverage of the devastating attacks in Paris that have left at least 140 people dead.	This is Claire Phipps taking over from Kevin Rawlinson to continue our live coverage of the devastating attacks in Paris that have left at least 140 people dead.
The news is still unfolding, and casualty numbers are changing quickly.	The news is still unfolding, and casualty numbers are changing quickly.
But here is what we know at this stage:	But here is what we know at this stage:
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Here is Reuters’ translation of François Hollande’s address from around 11pm on Friday evening (UK time):	Here is Reuters’ translation of François Hollande’s address from around 11pm on Friday evening (UK time):
My dear compatriots,	My dear compatriots,
As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are under way in the Paris area. There are dozens killed, there are many injured. It is a horror.	As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are under way in the Paris area. There are dozens killed, there are many injured. It is a horror.
We have, on my decision, mobilised all forces possible to neutralise the terrorists and make all concerned areas safe. I have also asked for military reinforcements. They are currently in the Paris area, to ensure that no new attack can take place. I have also called a cabinet meeting that will be held in a few minutes.	We have, on my decision, mobilised all forces possible to neutralise the terrorists and make all concerned areas safe. I have also asked for military reinforcements. They are currently in the Paris area, to ensure that no new attack can take place. I have also called a cabinet meeting that will be held in a few minutes.
Two decisions will be taken: a state of emergency will be declared, which means that some places will be closed, traffic may be banned and there will also be searches which may be decided throughout Ile de France (greater Paris). The state of emergency will be proclaimed throughout the territory (of France).	Two decisions will be taken: a state of emergency will be declared, which means that some places will be closed, traffic may be banned and there will also be searches which may be decided throughout Ile de France (greater Paris). The state of emergency will be proclaimed throughout the territory (of France).
The second decision I have made is to close the borders. We must ensure that no one enters to commit any crimes and that those who have committed the crimes that we have unfortunately seen can also be arrested if they should leave the territory.	The second decision I have made is to close the borders. We must ensure that no one enters to commit any crimes and that those who have committed the crimes that we have unfortunately seen can also be arrested if they should leave the territory.
This is a terrible ordeal which once again assails us. We know where it comes from, who these criminals are, who these terrorists are.	This is a terrible ordeal which once again assails us. We know where it comes from, who these criminals are, who these terrorists are.
In these difficult moments, we must - and I’m thinking of the many victims, their families and the injured - show compassion and solidarity. But we must also show unity and calm.	In these difficult moments, we must - and I’m thinking of the many victims, their families and the injured - show compassion and solidarity. But we must also show unity and calm.
Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great and the state authorities must be firm. We will be.	Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great and the state authorities must be firm. We will be.
We must also call on everyone to be responsible.	We must also call on everyone to be responsible.
What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread. There is indeed reason to be afraid. There is dread, but in the face of this dread, there is a nation that knows how to defend itself, that knows how to mobilise its forces and, once again, will defeat the terrorists.	What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread. There is indeed reason to be afraid. There is dread, but in the face of this dread, there is a nation that knows how to defend itself, that knows how to mobilise its forces and, once again, will defeat the terrorists.
French citizens, we have not completed the operations. There are still some that are extremely difficult. It’s at this moment that the security forces are staging an assault, especially in a place in Paris.	French citizens, we have not completed the operations. There are still some that are extremely difficult. It’s at this moment that the security forces are staging an assault, especially in a place in Paris.
I ask you to keep all your trust in what we can do with the security forces to protect our nation from terrorist acts.	I ask you to keep all your trust in what we can do with the security forces to protect our nation from terrorist acts.
Long live the Republic and long live France.	Long live the Republic and long live France.
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Nicholas Watt	Nicholas Watt
My colleague in Westminster, Nicholas Watt, sends this:	My colleague in Westminster, Nicholas Watt, sends this:
An emergency meeting of senior British officials is expected be held in Whitehall on Saturday as the UK assesses the implications of the attack in Paris.	An emergency meeting of senior British officials is expected be held in Whitehall on Saturday as the UK assesses the implications of the attack in Paris.
Britain’s intelligence agencies moved quickly on Friday night to offer assistance to their French counterparts. The British embassy in Paris was placed in “full response mode”.	Britain’s intelligence agencies moved quickly on Friday night to offer assistance to their French counterparts. The British embassy in Paris was placed in “full response mode”.
It is understood, however, that officials are unlikely to raise the threat level in the UK, which is currently set at the second highest level of “severe”. The highest level of “critical” is only declared if intelligence is received of an imminent attack in the UK.	It is understood, however, that officials are unlikely to raise the threat level in the UK, which is currently set at the second highest level of “severe”. The highest level of “critical” is only declared if intelligence is received of an imminent attack in the UK.
Threat levels in the UK are set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and the domestic security service MI5.	Threat levels in the UK are set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and the domestic security service MI5.
David Cameron still fully expects to travel to the G20 summit, which opens in Antalya, Turkey on Sunday. François Hollande has announced that he will not attend, though France will be represented by its prime minister Laurent Fabius.	David Cameron still fully expects to travel to the G20 summit, which opens in Antalya, Turkey on Sunday. François Hollande has announced that he will not attend, though France will be represented by its prime minister Laurent Fabius.
The G20 was due, before news of the Paris attacks, to issue a statement condemning terrorism after the recent bombings in Ankara. The G8 summit in Gleneagles in 2005 was interrupted by the 7/7 bombings. Tony Blair flew down to London amid heavy security after the attacks. He then returned to the summit.	The G20 was due, before news of the Paris attacks, to issue a statement condemning terrorism after the recent bombings in Ankara. The G8 summit in Gleneagles in 2005 was interrupted by the 7/7 bombings. Tony Blair flew down to London amid heavy security after the attacks. He then returned to the summit.
David Cameron tweeted on Friday night: “I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.”	David Cameron tweeted on Friday night: “I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.”
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My colleagues in Paris, New York and London - Angelique Chrisafis, Jessica Reed and Raya Jalabi – have been gathering witness accounts of this evening’s attacks.	My colleagues in Paris, New York and London - Angelique Chrisafis, Jessica Reed and Raya Jalabi – have been gathering witness accounts of this evening’s attacks.
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The Bataclan, a large venue in the east of Paris, is one of France’s most famous. Its ground floor is horseshoe shaped and can either have seating or standing room, depending on the act. An upper tier also runs around the curved edges of the horseshoe.	The Bataclan, a large venue in the east of Paris, is one of France’s most famous. Its ground floor is horseshoe shaped and can either have seating or standing room, depending on the act. An upper tier also runs around the curved edges of the horseshoe.
Outside its main entrance, there are seats where people gather before and after concerts, while the busy junction on which it sits also has some bars and restaurants.	Outside its main entrance, there are seats where people gather before and after concerts, while the busy junction on which it sits also has some bars and restaurants.
It is near an area of eastern Paris known for its nightlife.	It is near an area of eastern Paris known for its nightlife.
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Death toll rises to 140	Death toll rises to 140
Reuters, citing a Paris city hall official, puts the death toll of the various attacks at about 140 people.	Reuters, citing a Paris city hall official, puts the death toll of the various attacks at about 140 people.
12.29am GMT	12.29am GMT
00:29	00:29
French police: Bataclan death toll at least 100 people	French police: Bataclan death toll at least 100 people
AP reports that a French police official says at least 100 people are dead inside the Bataclan concert hall.	AP reports that a French police official says at least 100 people are dead inside the Bataclan concert hall.
12.20am GMT	12.20am GMT
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Again, these reports are unconfirmed, but Reuters - citing BFM TV - is now saying that the death toll at the Bataclan alone could be as high as 100 people.	Again, these reports are unconfirmed, but Reuters - citing BFM TV - is now saying that the death toll at the Bataclan alone could be as high as 100 people.
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This is a translation of the Libération editor Laurent Joffrin’s op-ed.	This is a translation of the Libération editor Laurent Joffrin’s op-ed.
The barbarity of terrorism has just taken a historical step. A massacre coordinated in the heart of Paris and the Stade de France was conducted with cold determination, in order to kill as many as possible.	The barbarity of terrorism has just taken a historical step. A massacre coordinated in the heart of Paris and the Stade de France was conducted with cold determination, in order to kill as many as possible.
Even at the height of the clashes linked to the Algerian civil war in the 1990s, France had never experienced this level of violence. And it is France, its policies and its international role, which are targeted by the killers. Unlike the attacks on Charlie Hebdo or the Hyper Cacher, which were precise in their execution, tonight’s attacks are acts of indistinct cruelty unleashed to inspire terror across the nation.	Even at the height of the clashes linked to the Algerian civil war in the 1990s, France had never experienced this level of violence. And it is France, its policies and its international role, which are targeted by the killers. Unlike the attacks on Charlie Hebdo or the Hyper Cacher, which were precise in their execution, tonight’s attacks are acts of indistinct cruelty unleashed to inspire terror across the nation.
The sites of the attacks, all dedicated to entertainment and friendliness, were purposely in the line of fire as a way to underline the fact that French people are now under menace in their everyday life, as they simply go out with friends.	The sites of the attacks, all dedicated to entertainment and friendliness, were purposely in the line of fire as a way to underline the fact that French people are now under menace in their everyday life, as they simply go out with friends.
We are horrified in front of the vastness of this massacre, and compassion for the victims is the most humane and immediate reaction to have. We first and foremost think of the victims and their families. As for the rest - it has to focus on cold blood and civism. French society should arm itself with enough courage not to give an inch to the killers. It has to show both vigilance and the undying will to face the horror with the force of the law and solidarity.	We are horrified in front of the vastness of this massacre, and compassion for the victims is the most humane and immediate reaction to have. We first and foremost think of the victims and their families. As for the rest - it has to focus on cold blood and civism. French society should arm itself with enough courage not to give an inch to the killers. It has to show both vigilance and the undying will to face the horror with the force of the law and solidarity.
The Republic, its mobilised state and the law forces will take on the battle without trembling, with great efficiency. It is impossible to not link those bloody attacks to those taking place in the Middle East, where France plays its part. Our country must continue its action unblinkingly. Only our country’s unity – as it stands strong, voluntary and carried by our values – will allow France to take its greatest challenge.	The Republic, its mobilised state and the law forces will take on the battle without trembling, with great efficiency. It is impossible to not link those bloody attacks to those taking place in the Middle East, where France plays its part. Our country must continue its action unblinkingly. Only our country’s unity – as it stands strong, voluntary and carried by our values – will allow France to take its greatest challenge.
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Guardian picture editor Karin Andreasson is in Paris for a photography festival. She reports:	Guardian picture editor Karin Andreasson is in Paris for a photography festival. She reports:
I was on my way to meet some friends at a restaurant near the Goncourt Metro in the 11th arrondissement at 21:45. When I left the Metro station I saw riot officers storming a restaurant and police tape blocking off the road. That’s when I received a text from my friend saying “Karin don’t get out of the subway, there were gun shots, crazy! Go back to the hotel, you won’t even be able to get in the street...’ I went straight back to the hotel.	I was on my way to meet some friends at a restaurant near the Goncourt Metro in the 11th arrondissement at 21:45. When I left the Metro station I saw riot officers storming a restaurant and police tape blocking off the road. That’s when I received a text from my friend saying “Karin don’t get out of the subway, there were gun shots, crazy! Go back to the hotel, you won’t even be able to get in the street...’ I went straight back to the hotel.
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Two gunmen killed at the Bataclan - AP	Two gunmen killed at the Bataclan - AP
More details on the ending of that operation at the Bataclan:	More details on the ending of that operation at the Bataclan:
The AP is now citing two Paris police officials as saying that security forces have ended their assault on the Bataclan, killing at least two attackers. Neither official could be named, citing ongoing operations throughout the city.	The AP is now citing two Paris police officials as saying that security forces have ended their assault on the Bataclan, killing at least two attackers. Neither official could be named, citing ongoing operations throughout the city.
According to the agency, one official described “carnage” inside the building, saying the attackers had tossed explosives at the hostages. Both officials said they expected the toll of victims to rise.	According to the agency, one official described “carnage” inside the building, saying the attackers had tossed explosives at the hostages. Both officials said they expected the toll of victims to rise.
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Bataclan operation finished	Bataclan operation finished
Reuters is now reporting that its own reporter has been told that the operation at the Bataclan has now ended. The details of what happened inside the venue are not known.	Reuters is now reporting that its own reporter has been told that the operation at the Bataclan has now ended. The details of what happened inside the venue are not known.
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The band that was playing in the Bacalan, Eagles of Death Metal, has issued a statement on Facebook.	The band that was playing in the Bacalan, Eagles of Death Metal, has issued a statement on Facebook.
We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.	We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation.
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Bataclan operation over - reports	Bataclan operation over - reports
An unverified report has just come in from Reuters - via BFM TV - that the operation at the Bataclan has ended after the two attackers were killed.	An unverified report has just come in from Reuters - via BFM TV - that the operation at the Bataclan has ended after the two attackers were killed.
We are working to confirm these reports.	We are working to confirm these reports.
11.51pm GMT	11.51pm GMT
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Harriet Alida Lye has written to the Guardian about being trapped inside a bookshop on the rue de la Bucherie:	Harriet Alida Lye has written to the Guardian about being trapped inside a bookshop on the rue de la Bucherie:
We are safe in a bookshop, with the windows blacked out. There are about 20 customers with us who’ve been sat here for hours calling home. I haven’t seen anything but police cars go by, and people stumbling out of bars in central Paris who clearly have no idea what is going on. We are all taking breaks between calling people and checking the news. We’re saying it feels like this must be part of something bigger, like we are being senselessly attacked. It feels really close to home, because Paris is just so small and the attacks are all over the city. There are sirens constantly and going in every direction. The lights of Notre Dame have been turned off, which never happens at this time of night.	We are safe in a bookshop, with the windows blacked out. There are about 20 customers with us who’ve been sat here for hours calling home. I haven’t seen anything but police cars go by, and people stumbling out of bars in central Paris who clearly have no idea what is going on. We are all taking breaks between calling people and checking the news. We’re saying it feels like this must be part of something bigger, like we are being senselessly attacked. It feels really close to home, because Paris is just so small and the attacks are all over the city. There are sirens constantly and going in every direction. The lights of Notre Dame have been turned off, which never happens at this time of night.
[This post has been edited at 1.15GMT.]	[This post has been edited at 1.15GMT.]
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There are now multiple images from the scenes in Paris, some of which we have collated here.	There are now multiple images from the scenes in Paris, some of which we have collated here.
Related: Paris attacked by shootings and explosions - in pictures	Related: Paris attacked by shootings and explosions - in pictures
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Luc Peillon, from newspaper Libération, says a number of explosions have been heard inside the Bataclan. A witness, Samia, is currently telling radio station France Info that she is shocked to see that many people are slowly coming out of the building either with their hands above their heads or on stretchers. She adds that the bulk of them are very young, which, she says, makes it very sad to witness.	Luc Peillon, from newspaper Libération, says a number of explosions have been heard inside the Bataclan. A witness, Samia, is currently telling radio station France Info that she is shocked to see that many people are slowly coming out of the building either with their hands above their heads or on stretchers. She adds that the bulk of them are very young, which, she says, makes it very sad to witness.
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Multiple sources: operation under way at the Bataclan	Multiple sources: operation under way at the Bataclan
The AP: Three police officials confirm that security forces have launched an assault on the Paris concert hall where hostages have been taken.	The AP: Three police officials confirm that security forces have launched an assault on the Paris concert hall where hostages have been taken.
None of the officials could be named when discussing the ongoing operation, which several officials said involved dozens of hostages.	None of the officials could be named when discussing the ongoing operation, which several officials said involved dozens of hostages.
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Gérard Araud, French ambassador in the United States, says he is “sad, devastated and anguished for his country”. He tweeted to thank President Obama: “We need all our friends against the horror.”	Gérard Araud, French ambassador in the United States, says he is “sad, devastated and anguished for his country”. He tweeted to thank President Obama: “We need all our friends against the horror.”
Sad, devastated and anguished for my country.	Sad, devastated and anguished for my country.
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What we know so far	What we know so far
Claire Phipps	Claire Phipps
The news coming out of France is still, understandably, painting a fragmented and confusing picture. Here is what we know so far:	The news coming out of France is still, understandably, painting a fragmented and confusing picture. Here is what we know so far:
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You can share your witness accounts, photos and videos direct with our journalists by clicking here.	You can share your witness accounts, photos and videos direct with our journalists by clicking here.
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Police storm the Bataclan - report	Police storm the Bataclan - report
#BREAKING Police storm Paris concert hall where hostages held: security source	#BREAKING Police storm Paris concert hall where hostages held: security source
11.35pm GMT	11.35pm GMT
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Angelique Chrisafis, our reporter in Paris, has been talking to witnesses.	Angelique Chrisafis, our reporter in Paris, has been talking to witnesses.
“It was carnage,” said Marc Coupris, 57, still shaking after being freed from the hostage-taking at the Bataclan concert venue. “It looked like a battlefield, there was blood everywhere, there were bodies everywhere. I was at the far side of the hall when shooting began. There seemed to be at least two gunmen. They shot from the balcony. Everyone scrabbled to the ground. I was on the ground with a man on top of me and another one beside me up against a wall. We just stayed still like that. At first we kept quiet. I don’t know how long we stayed like that, it seemed like an eternity. I saw my last final unfurl before me, I thought this was the end. I thought I’m finished, I’m finished. I was terrified. We must all have thought the same. Eventually, when a few gendarmes came in slowly we began to look up and there was blood absolutely everywhere. The police told us to run.”	“It was carnage,” said Marc Coupris, 57, still shaking after being freed from the hostage-taking at the Bataclan concert venue. “It looked like a battlefield, there was blood everywhere, there were bodies everywhere. I was at the far side of the hall when shooting began. There seemed to be at least two gunmen. They shot from the balcony. Everyone scrabbled to the ground. I was on the ground with a man on top of me and another one beside me up against a wall. We just stayed still like that. At first we kept quiet. I don’t know how long we stayed like that, it seemed like an eternity. I saw my last final unfurl before me, I thought this was the end. I thought I’m finished, I’m finished. I was terrified. We must all have thought the same. Eventually, when a few gendarmes came in slowly we began to look up and there was blood absolutely everywhere. The police told us to run.”
Coupris, a legal worker, had come from Brittany with 15 friends to see the US band Eagles of Death Metal.	Coupris, a legal worker, had come from Brittany with 15 friends to see the US band Eagles of Death Metal.
Jérome Boucer, shivering in the cold night wearing a white shirt splattered with the blood of the victims and wounded, said: “The concert had started. I was in the audience and I heard what sounded like a firecracker. It was loud but the gig was very loud and I thought it was something that was part of the show. I think lots of people did, too. Then they started firing. I saw what I thought was at least two people, then I fled. The exits were clearly marked and I just ran. There were wounded, there was a lot of blood. Blood everywhere.”	Jérome Boucer, shivering in the cold night wearing a white shirt splattered with the blood of the victims and wounded, said: “The concert had started. I was in the audience and I heard what sounded like a firecracker. It was loud but the gig was very loud and I thought it was something that was part of the show. I think lots of people did, too. Then they started firing. I saw what I thought was at least two people, then I fled. The exits were clearly marked and I just ran. There were wounded, there was a lot of blood. Blood everywhere.”
“It felt like a film,” said a woman in tears. who was part of his group.	“It felt like a film,” said a woman in tears. who was part of his group.
“It was horrible, there were so many corpses, I just can’t talk about it,” said a bearded man in a death metal t-shirt as he ran down the street from the Bataclan in shock.	“It was horrible, there were so many corpses, I just can’t talk about it,” said a bearded man in a death metal t-shirt as he ran down the street from the Bataclan in shock.
A woman in her twenties in a fur-collared coat had been drinking in a nearby bar when people fleeing the intial shooting at the Bataclan ran into the bar. “They were panicked, wounded, screaming, blood was running all over them. People were having panic attacks; it was horrific.”	A woman in her twenties in a fur-collared coat had been drinking in a nearby bar when people fleeing the intial shooting at the Bataclan ran into the bar. “They were panicked, wounded, screaming, blood was running all over them. People were having panic attacks; it was horrific.”
The bar locked down but after police allowed it to be open again, she began running down the street towards the 3rd arrondissement to get away as fast as possible. As she and her friends ran, a young man with her in an overcoat and scarf said: “Crazy people did this. They were crazy, religious, crazy.”	The bar locked down but after police allowed it to be open again, she began running down the street towards the 3rd arrondissement to get away as fast as possible. As she and her friends ran, a young man with her in an overcoat and scarf said: “Crazy people did this. They were crazy, religious, crazy.”
Clément, an engineer, had been in a bar not far away which closed its iron shutters and everyone crouched beneath the bar. “Some people in the bar heard shots and the shutters were pulled down. It was Friday night. We were just out with friends for a pastis, as you do on Friday night. The first thing I thought of was the Charlie Hebdo attacks and terrorists. People were really afraid.”	Clément, an engineer, had been in a bar not far away which closed its iron shutters and everyone crouched beneath the bar. “Some people in the bar heard shots and the shutters were pulled down. It was Friday night. We were just out with friends for a pastis, as you do on Friday night. The first thing I thought of was the Charlie Hebdo attacks and terrorists. People were really afraid.”
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11.31pm GMT	11.31pm GMT
23:31	23:31
My colleague Fred McConnell has just arrived at the Gare du Lyon - to the south of the Bataclan.	My colleague Fred McConnell has just arrived at the Gare du Lyon - to the south of the Bataclan.
The station was very quiet. No police or staff in sight.	The station was very quiet. No police or staff in sight.
There’s a slight sense of panic on the Métro trains and in the stations, with people rushing about, looking at their phones and families holding hands or carrying children.	There’s a slight sense of panic on the Métro trains and in the stations, with people rushing about, looking at their phones and families holding hands or carrying children.
Many people seem to have come from the stadium and are still clasping French flags. We saw one father with his young son. The boy looked about five-years-old and had a French scarf and flag. His dad had tears in his eyes, staring straight ahead while marching through the concourse.	Many people seem to have come from the stadium and are still clasping French flags. We saw one father with his young son. The boy looked about five-years-old and had a French scarf and flag. His dad had tears in his eyes, staring straight ahead while marching through the concourse.
11.30pm GMT	11.30pm GMT
23:30	23:30
Shots and explosions heard at the Bataclan	Shots and explosions heard at the Bataclan
Reuters says witnesses have told it of five explosions heard near the Bataclan, while shots there were heard live on television.	Reuters says witnesses have told it of five explosions heard near the Bataclan, while shots there were heard live on television.
The AP reports that automatic gunfire and blasts have rung out from the area. Scores of police are surrounding the Bataclan and sirens are wailing all around.	The AP reports that automatic gunfire and blasts have rung out from the area. Scores of police are surrounding the Bataclan and sirens are wailing all around.
The gunfire began soon after French President François Hollande said security forces were launching an assault on one of several sites targeted in attacks Friday night around Paris.	The gunfire began soon after French President François Hollande said security forces were launching an assault on one of several sites targeted in attacks Friday night around Paris.
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11.26pm GMT	11.26pm GMT
23:26	23:26
The AP: French police official confirms two suicide attacks and one bombing near the Stade de France, to the north of Paris.	The AP: French police official confirms two suicide attacks and one bombing near the Stade de France, to the north of Paris.
The police union official, Gregory Goupil of the Alliance Police Nationale, whose region includes the area of the stadium, said there were at least three dead in the attacks, which took place near two of the entrances and a McDonalds restaurant.	The police union official, Gregory Goupil of the Alliance Police Nationale, whose region includes the area of the stadium, said there were at least three dead in the attacks, which took place near two of the entrances and a McDonalds restaurant.
He said the explosions went off simultaneously. He did not provide more details.	He said the explosions went off simultaneously. He did not provide more details.
Reuters, citing police sources, is reporting that at least 40 people were killed in the attacks across the city, while 60 others were wounded. Reports differ, with some saying the death toll is greater. The French president said that “dozens” had been killed. We are working to confirm the reports.	Reuters, citing police sources, is reporting that at least 40 people were killed in the attacks across the city, while 60 others were wounded. Reports differ, with some saying the death toll is greater. The French president said that “dozens” had been killed. We are working to confirm the reports.
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11.25pm GMT	11.25pm GMT
23:25	23:25
These are some of the embassy numbers in Paris for people who may have concerns about friends or relatives.	These are some of the embassy numbers in Paris for people who may have concerns about friends or relatives.
British embassy: +33 1 44 51 31 00	British embassy: +33 1 44 51 31 00
US embassy Phone: +33 1 43 12 22 22	US embassy Phone: +33 1 43 12 22 22
Irish embassy Phone:+33 1 44 17 67 00 (All in Paris, obviously)	Irish embassy Phone:+33 1 44 17 67 00 (All in Paris, obviously)
Australians in France have been advised to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade hotline on +61 2 6261 3305	Australians in France have been advised to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade hotline on +61 2 6261 3305
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11.23pm GMT	11.23pm GMT
23:23	23:23
According to a few people on Twitter, taxis are now taking Parisians home for free.	According to a few people on Twitter, taxis are now taking Parisians home for free.
11.18pm GMT	11.18pm GMT
23:18	23:18
Jessica Reed writes:	Jessica Reed writes:
At the Bataclan, France Inter journalist Antoine Giniaux says there might be around 60 hostages - a lot of explosions have been heard from inside the building over the last 20 minutes. Passersby are still held in the street by the police and have nowhere to go.	At the Bataclan, France Inter journalist Antoine Giniaux says there might be around 60 hostages - a lot of explosions have been heard from inside the building over the last 20 minutes. Passersby are still held in the street by the police and have nowhere to go.
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11.15pm GMT	11.15pm GMT
23:15	23:15
Jessica Reed	Jessica Reed
From Jessica Reed:	From Jessica Reed:
Witnesses of the deadly attacks at the Bataclan are in tears on the radio. A man who was near Rue de Charonne said the scene was absolutely catastrophic. “I worked in hospitals, I studied medicine, and I’ve never seen anything like it. Me and son ran back to get some help, and literally ran into a number of bodies. It was a carnage. People were lying dead on the floor, badly hurt and screaming. I’ll never forget it.”	Witnesses of the deadly attacks at the Bataclan are in tears on the radio. A man who was near Rue de Charonne said the scene was absolutely catastrophic. “I worked in hospitals, I studied medicine, and I’ve never seen anything like it. Me and son ran back to get some help, and literally ran into a number of bodies. It was a carnage. People were lying dead on the floor, badly hurt and screaming. I’ll never forget it.”
At the Bataclan, a popular and renowned concert venue, there hasn’t been any movement outside the building as of 11:45pm local time. Julian Peace, a Europe 1 journalist, who was inside when the attack happened, says two to three people, not wearing face masks, opened fire on the crowd with kalashnivoks. He says it lasted 10 to 15 minutes - so long that the assailants had the time to reload their weapons two or three times. The journalist was wounded.	At the Bataclan, a popular and renowned concert venue, there hasn’t been any movement outside the building as of 11:45pm local time. Julian Peace, a Europe 1 journalist, who was inside when the attack happened, says two to three people, not wearing face masks, opened fire on the crowd with kalashnivoks. He says it lasted 10 to 15 minutes - so long that the assailants had the time to reload their weapons two or three times. The journalist was wounded.
At the Bataclan, France Inter journalist Antoine Giniaux says theremight be around 60 hostages - a lot of explosions have been heard frominside the building over the last 20 minutes. Passersby are still heldin the street by the police and have nowhere to go.”	At the Bataclan, France Inter journalist Antoine Giniaux says theremight be around 60 hostages - a lot of explosions have been heard frominside the building over the last 20 minutes. Passersby are still heldin the street by the police and have nowhere to go.”
11.14pm GMT	11.14pm GMT
23:14	23:14
Dan Roberts	Dan Roberts
My colleague Dan Roberts reports from Washington DC, where Barack Obama has delivered a statement:	My colleague Dan Roberts reports from Washington DC, where Barack Obama has delivered a statement:
Obama spoke of American solidarity with France and pledged to do what ever was necessary to pursue those responsible.	Obama spoke of American solidarity with France and pledged to do what ever was necessary to pursue those responsible.
“Once again we have seem an outrageous attempt at terrorising innocent citizens,” said the president in a statement from the White House briefing room. “This is an attack not just on Paris and the people of France, but on all of humanity and the universal values that we share.”	“Once again we have seem an outrageous attempt at terrorising innocent citizens,” said the president in a statement from the White House briefing room. “This is an attack not just on Paris and the people of France, but on all of humanity and the universal values that we share.”
The attack came swiftly after a series of breakthroughs against Islamic extremists in Syria and Iraq, but Obama refused to speculate on the causes of the attack.	The attack came swiftly after a series of breakthroughs against Islamic extremists in Syria and Iraq, but Obama refused to speculate on the causes of the attack.
“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance to the government and people of France need to respond,” he said, pledging to “do whatever it takes to bring these terrorists to justice and go after any terrorist networks that go after our people”.	“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance to the government and people of France need to respond,” he said, pledging to “do whatever it takes to bring these terrorists to justice and go after any terrorist networks that go after our people”.
“The bonds of liberté, égalité and fraternité are not only values that French people care so deeply about but they are values that we all share,” added a sombre Obama. “And they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who carried out the attacks this evening.”	“The bonds of liberté, égalité and fraternité are not only values that French people care so deeply about but they are values that we all share,” added a sombre Obama. “And they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who carried out the attacks this evening.”
10.59pm GMT	10.59pm GMT
22:59	22:59
More footage from the scene of the restaurant attack.	More footage from the scene of the restaurant attack.
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10.56pm GMT	10.56pm GMT
22:56	22:56
Raya Jalabi	Raya Jalabi
President Obama has spoken, condemning the attacks in Paris, calling them an “outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians.”	President Obama has spoken, condemning the attacks in Paris, calling them an “outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians.”
He says this is “not just an attack on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share.”	He says this is “not just an attack on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share.”
He says the US stands prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance France needs to respond, but did not want to speculate on who may be behind the attacks.	He says the US stands prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance France needs to respond, but did not want to speculate on who may be behind the attacks.
“France is our oldest ally” and has stood shoulder to shoulder with us time and again. Those who think they can terrorize France or their values are wrong,” he said.	“France is our oldest ally” and has stood shoulder to shoulder with us time and again. Those who think they can terrorize France or their values are wrong,” he said.
“Liberté, égalité and fraternité are values that we share, and they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism.”	“Liberté, égalité and fraternité are values that we share, and they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism.”
“We don’t yet know all details of what has happened we have been in contact with French government.”	“We don’t yet know all details of what has happened we have been in contact with French government.”
“We know what it’s like, we’ve gone through situations like this. Whenever these kinds of attacks happen, we’ve always been able to rely on France.”	“We know what it’s like, we’ve gone through situations like this. Whenever these kinds of attacks happen, we’ve always been able to rely on France.”
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10.55pm GMT	10.55pm GMT
22:55	22:55
State of emergency in France as "several dozen" are killed	State of emergency in France as "several dozen" are killed
The French president François Hollande says a state of emergency will be declared across France, adding that several dozen people have been killed in terrorist attacks around Paris.	The French president François Hollande says a state of emergency will be declared across France, adding that several dozen people have been killed in terrorist attacks around Paris.
In a statement just delivered, the president of the republic said that its borders would be closed and military units were being deployed in Paris to prevent further attacks. Hollande said a cabinet meeting was about to start to discuss the response to the attacks.	In a statement just delivered, the president of the republic said that its borders would be closed and military units were being deployed in Paris to prevent further attacks. Hollande said a cabinet meeting was about to start to discuss the response to the attacks.
Hollande said the security forces were assaulting one of the sites hit during the attacks, without elaborating. “It’s a horror,” he said.	Hollande said the security forces were assaulting one of the sites hit during the attacks, without elaborating. “It’s a horror,” he said.
He called on France to remain united and calm.	He called on France to remain united and calm.
A state of emergency gives the French authorities powers to control traffic and close down public spaces.	A state of emergency gives the French authorities powers to control traffic and close down public spaces.
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10.52pm GMT	10.52pm GMT
22:52	22:52
The US president, Barack Obama, says America will do whatever it takes to “bring these terrorists to justice” and called the attacks an “outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians”.	The US president, Barack Obama, says America will do whatever it takes to “bring these terrorists to justice” and called the attacks an “outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians”.
He says he has not yet spoken to the French president.	He says he has not yet spoken to the French president.
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10.51pm GMT	10.51pm GMT
22:51	22:51
The Paris authorities and local police are advising everyone to stay indoors and any businesses to shelter any people they can.	The Paris authorities and local police are advising everyone to stay indoors and any businesses to shelter any people they can.
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10.45pm GMT	10.45pm GMT
22:45	22:45
Jessica Reed	Jessica Reed
My colleague Jessica Reed reports:	My colleague Jessica Reed reports:
Parisians who live in the neighbourhoods that were under attack tonight have to make their way home. A few are staying put in front of the Bataclan, where they’re held about 400 metres away by police, while others are now leaving.	Parisians who live in the neighbourhoods that were under attack tonight have to make their way home. A few are staying put in front of the Bataclan, where they’re held about 400 metres away by police, while others are now leaving.
A hashtag, #portouverte (Open Door), is being used by Parisians who are offering their hospitality for those who might not be able to take the subway or do not want to.	A hashtag, #portouverte (Open Door), is being used by Parisians who are offering their hospitality for those who might not be able to take the subway or do not want to.
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10.41pm GMT	10.41pm GMT
22:41	22:41
My colleagues in America say that the US president Barack Obama is due to speak within the next few minutes.	My colleagues in America say that the US president Barack Obama is due to speak within the next few minutes.
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10.39pm GMT	10.39pm GMT
22:39	22:39
There are various reports of attacks at a fourth scene - at les Halles, in the centre of the city. These are unconfirmed and we are working to find out more details.	There are various reports of attacks at a fourth scene - at les Halles, in the centre of the city. These are unconfirmed and we are working to find out more details.
10.37pm GMT	10.37pm GMT
22:37	22:37
Journalist Thibau Lefevre just told radio station France Inter that a policeman talking in his walkie talkie said they were looking for suspects near Parmentier and République.	Journalist Thibau Lefevre just told radio station France Inter that a policeman talking in his walkie talkie said they were looking for suspects near Parmentier and République.
Both of these areas are between the sites of the two attacks in the city – the former to the west and the latter to the east. That whole part of the city is popular with people out on nights out.Another witness, who was at the Batalclan with his mother, is currently in tears live on the radio station. He says he heard the assailants were screaming “Allahu Akbar” while shooting inside the crowd.	Both of these areas are between the sites of the two attacks in the city – the former to the west and the latter to the east. That whole part of the city is popular with people out on nights out.Another witness, who was at the Batalclan with his mother, is currently in tears live on the radio station. He says he heard the assailants were screaming “Allahu Akbar” while shooting inside the crowd.
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10.26pm GMT	10.26pm GMT
22:26	22:26
Reuters reports that US security officials believe the attacks were probably coordinated, based on initial reports. It cited an anonymous source familiar with developing intelligence assessments. “This clearly looks like a coordinated series of attacks,” the person said.	Reuters reports that US security officials believe the attacks were probably coordinated, based on initial reports. It cited an anonymous source familiar with developing intelligence assessments. “This clearly looks like a coordinated series of attacks,” the person said.
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10.22pm GMT	10.22pm GMT
22:22	22:22
There is some video of fans at the Stade de France on the pitch.	There is some video of fans at the Stade de France on the pitch.
The tweet reads: “helicopter, pitch invaded, surreal scenes.”	The tweet reads: “helicopter, pitch invaded, surreal scenes.”
Hélicoptère, pelouse envahie, scènes surréalistes. pic.twitter.com/PT5HXyKbDK	Hélicoptère, pelouse envahie, scènes surréalistes. pic.twitter.com/PT5HXyKbDK
10.14pm GMT	10.14pm GMT
22:14	22:14
Death toll rises	Death toll rises
The death toll is rising, although reports differ.	The death toll is rising, although reports differ.
According to the Associated Press, a police official said 11 people were killed in a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement and about 35 were killed at the Bataclan theatre, where a hostage-taking is under way. Police said 100 hostages were being held.	According to the Associated Press, a police official said 11 people were killed in a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement and about 35 were killed at the Bataclan theatre, where a hostage-taking is under way. Police said 100 hostages were being held.
Citing French police, AFP reports that three people were also killed in an explosion outside the Stade de France.	Citing French police, AFP reports that three people were also killed in an explosion outside the Stade de France.
The Guardian has been unable to verify any of these accounts independently.	The Guardian has been unable to verify any of these accounts independently.
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10.09pm GMT	10.09pm GMT
22:09	22:09
This image, tweeted on Friday evening, purports to show bodies near the Bataclan, where Eagles of Death Metal were playing.	This image, tweeted on Friday evening, purports to show bodies near the Bataclan, where Eagles of Death Metal were playing.
“Bedsheets were thrown from the windows to cover them,” the tweet reads.	“Bedsheets were thrown from the windows to cover them,” the tweet reads.
Des corps étendus au 10 rue Charonne. Des draps sont jetés par les fenêtres pr couvrir les corps #fusillade #Paris pic.twitter.com/0GeQ1SNfij	Des corps étendus au 10 rue Charonne. Des draps sont jetés par les fenêtres pr couvrir les corps #fusillade #Paris pic.twitter.com/0GeQ1SNfij
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10.04pm GMT	10.04pm GMT
22:04	22:04
PM: I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.	PM: I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.
10.04pm GMT	10.04pm GMT
22:04	22:04
Purportedly, an explosion near the France-Germany football match is audible on this footage of the game.	Purportedly, an explosion near the France-Germany football match is audible on this footage of the game.
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10.00pm GMT	10.00pm GMT
22:00	22:00
French police: At least 26 people are dead in a spree of violence around Paris. There is also a hostage taking under way in a theatre.	French police: At least 26 people are dead in a spree of violence around Paris. There is also a hostage taking under way in a theatre.
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9.55pm GMT	9.55pm GMT
21:55	21:55
Confirmed locations of where the shootouts in the 10th and 11th arrondissements and where the series of explosions outside the Stade de France occurred.	Confirmed locations of where the shootouts in the 10th and 11th arrondissements and where the series of explosions outside the Stade de France occurred.
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9.49pm GMT	9.49pm GMT
21:49	21:49
Witness Ben Grant said he was in a bar with his wife when the gunshots were fired and he saw six or seven bodies on the ground. He told the BBC: “I was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar.	Witness Ben Grant said he was in a bar with his wife when the gunshots were fired and he saw six or seven bodies on the ground. He told the BBC: “I was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar.
“There are lots of dead people. It’s pretty horrific to be honest. I was at the back of the bar. I couldn’t see anything. I heard gunshots. People dropped to the ground. We put a table over our heads to protect us.	“There are lots of dead people. It’s pretty horrific to be honest. I was at the back of the bar. I couldn’t see anything. I heard gunshots. People dropped to the ground. We put a table over our heads to protect us.
“We were held up in the bar because there was a pile of bodies in front of us.”	“We were held up in the bar because there was a pile of bodies in front of us.”
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9.45pm GMT	9.45pm GMT
21:45	21:45
#BREAKING Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say	#BREAKING Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say
9.45pm GMT	9.45pm GMT
21:45	21:45
Angelique Chrisafis	Angelique Chrisafis
My colleague Angelique Chrisafis reports from the French capital:	My colleague Angelique Chrisafis reports from the French capital:
Paris has been hit by a series of explosions and shootings tonight, killing at least 18 people.	Paris has been hit by a series of explosions and shootings tonight, killing at least 18 people.
Police officials confirmed that there had been a shootout at a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement amid busy Friday night bars and cafés. Then another shootout took place near the Bataclan concert venue in the nearby 11th arrondissment. Hostages have been taken at the Bataclan, police confirmed to AFP.	Police officials confirmed that there had been a shootout at a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement amid busy Friday night bars and cafés. Then another shootout took place near the Bataclan concert venue in the nearby 11th arrondissment. Hostages have been taken at the Bataclan, police confirmed to AFP.
At around the same time, there was a series of explosions outside the Stade de France, north of Paris, during a France-Germany friendly football match. The French president François Hollande was at the match and was evacuated from the stadium to the French interior ministry for a crisis meeting.	At around the same time, there was a series of explosions outside the Stade de France, north of Paris, during a France-Germany friendly football match. The French president François Hollande was at the match and was evacuated from the stadium to the French interior ministry for a crisis meeting.
A police official confirmed to Associated Press that there had been one explosion in a bar near the stadium.	A police official confirmed to Associated Press that there had been one explosion in a bar near the stadium.
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9.34pm GMT	9.34pm GMT
21:34	21:34
The French paper Libération reports that several people were killed in one shooting in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, an area to the north of the city. Its reporter on the scene says that there were at least two shooters, who may have opened fire in a bar, before fleeing.	The French paper Libération reports that several people were killed in one shooting in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, an area to the north of the city. Its reporter on the scene says that there were at least two shooters, who may have opened fire in a bar, before fleeing.
The paper reports that a second shooting took place at the Bataclan, a popular music venue about 15 minutes’ walk to the south.	The paper reports that a second shooting took place at the Bataclan, a popular music venue about 15 minutes’ walk to the south.
The 10th includes the city’s main train stations: the Gare du Nord and the Gare de l’Est. The paper reports that the shootings there took place to the east of those stations, on the opposite side of the Canal Saint Martin, near Rue Bichat.	The 10th includes the city’s main train stations: the Gare du Nord and the Gare de l’Est. The paper reports that the shootings there took place to the east of those stations, on the opposite side of the Canal Saint Martin, near Rue Bichat.
Libération adds that, almost simultaneously, three explosions were heard near Stade de France and the French president François Hollande has left.	Libération adds that, almost simultaneously, three explosions were heard near Stade de France and the French president François Hollande has left.
It is not yet known if the incidents are linked.	It is not yet known if the incidents are linked.
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9.23pm GMT	9.23pm GMT
21:23	21:23
The Associated Press reports that a shootout has taken place in a restaurant in Paris with fatalities reported.	The Associated Press reports that a shootout has taken place in a restaurant in Paris with fatalities reported.
Separately, the agency reports that there has been an explosion in a bar near the Stade de France - to the north of the city. It is unclear whether anyone was hurt in that incident. The French football team are playing Germany at the stadium this evening.	Separately, the agency reports that there has been an explosion in a bar near the Stade de France - to the north of the city. It is unclear whether anyone was hurt in that incident. The French football team are playing Germany at the stadium this evening.
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