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Paris attacks: France makes formal request for EU help – live Paris attacks: France makes formal request for EU help – live
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10.43am GMT10:43
Ian Traynor
The Guardian’s Europe editor Ian Traynor in Brussels, has more on the French demand for EU assistance.
Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French defence minister, delivered the demand at a meeting in Brussels of EU defence ministers and the call was backed unanimously, although it remains unclear what it will ultimately entail.
“It’s a political act, a political message,” said Federica Mogherini, the EU’s foreign and security policy coordinator.
Each member state would contribute to helping France in line with their capabilities and foreign policies, she added. T
he details would be developed in a set of bilateral talks between national governments and France.
Le Drian admitted that the emergency security measures being taken in France following Friday’s atrocities meant that the country was overstretched and over-exposed through its operations in the Sahel and Lebanon as well as in the fight against IS in Syria and Iraq.
“France can’t do everything. It can’t act alone,” he said.
“Every country said I am going to help you. That can take different forms.”
10.38am GMT10:38
Bataclan 'like something from Dante's hell', policeman says
Luke Harding
The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Luke Harding is outside the Bataclan, where the bloodiest of Friday’s attacks took place.
The road around the Bataclan theatre reopened this morning for the first time since Friday’s massacre, as more details emerged of the police operation against the terrorists.
A screen still hid the front of the concert hall from view, but Parisians were able to leave flowers, and pictures of those killed, in the green square immediately opposite.
Le Monde newspaper said that at 10pm the first police officer at the scene went into the auditorium and confronted one of the terrorists. He shot at him and the terrorist’s explosive belt went off.
It was unclear if he’d blown himself up, or the policeman’s bullet had ignited the belt.
The scene on the ground-floor was “like something from Dante’s hell”, one officer told the paper, with dozens of bodies lying on the ground.
There was silence, apart from the ringing of mobile phones. Some people had survived by playing dead; others had hidden in the building, including in a ‘false ceiling’.
At 22.15 two groups of 20 armed elite officers from France’s rapid intervention brigade went up onto the balcony in a pincer movement, via two staircases. Two of the terrorists had holed up in a room there.
They shouted to police that they had taken several hostages, and were prepared to decapitate them. They talked of “Syria”, the paper said.
Police were given orders at 12.20am to storm the corridor where the two surviving terrorists had taken cover. They threw a dozen stun grenades, then advanced behind a Kevlar shield.
The terrorist fired back, in disciplined bursts. The police then saw the ‘shadow’ of one terrorist collapsing; the other blew himself up. Le Monde reported that the shield was hit 30 times.
10.32am GMT10:32
We have some more detail as France invokes an EU treaty provision requesting mutual assistance from other EU countries.
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said EU partners could help “either by taking part in France’s operations in Syria or Iraq, or by easing the load or providing support for France in other operations.”
“France cannot act alone in these theatres,” Le Drian told fellow EU defence ministers during a meeting in Brussels, according to aides.
France is the first nation to invoke article 42-7 in the treaty, which requires all states to offer aid and assistance “as they are able.”
10.23am GMT10:23
Police sources have told AFP that they have found a car that could have been used in preparation for Friday night’s attacks in Paris.
The Guardian’s Kim Willsher in Paris says the car is reported to have Belgian number plate. “A black Clio, found in Albert Kahn Square in the 18th arrondissement, could have been used prior to the attacks,” the police source is reported as saying.
“This car was seen on the A1 motorway and could have been part of preliminary operations between Paris and Belgium.”The area surrounding the square was cordoned off by police.
Situation calme boulevard Ornano. Quartier bouclé autour de la place. Une voiture examinée semble-t-il. pic.twitter.com/wJTmE25ohN
Cette Clio immatriculée en Belgique a-t-elle été utilisée par les terroristes le 13/11 à Paris ? #paris18 pic.twitter.com/F3JYKQ1U6M
10.12am GMT10:1210.12am GMT10:12
Russian air strikes target Raqqa - French sourceRussian air strikes target Raqqa - French source
Russia staged air strikes on Raqqa in northern Syria as French bombers also targeted the IS stronghold, a senior French government source has told Reuters.Russia staged air strikes on Raqqa in northern Syria as French bombers also targeted the IS stronghold, a senior French government source has told Reuters.
“At this moment, the Russians are in the process of strongly hitting the city of Raqqa, which is proof that they too are becoming conscious [of the threat from Islamic State],” the source said.“At this moment, the Russians are in the process of strongly hitting the city of Raqqa, which is proof that they too are becoming conscious [of the threat from Islamic State],” the source said.
Putin announced this morning that Russia would intensify its strikes in Syria after the Russian intelligence service said they had found conclusive proof that a bomb had brought down the Metrojet airliner in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, carrying Russian tourists from Sharm el-Sheikh.Putin announced this morning that Russia would intensify its strikes in Syria after the Russian intelligence service said they had found conclusive proof that a bomb had brought down the Metrojet airliner in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, carrying Russian tourists from Sharm el-Sheikh.
The activist group ‘Raqqa is being slaughtered silently’, which works against Islamic State, said airstrikes had indeed hit the city early this morning.The activist group ‘Raqqa is being slaughtered silently’, which works against Islamic State, said airstrikes had indeed hit the city early this morning.
#BREAKING Another new Airstrike on #Raqqa so its 7 Airstrikes until now #Syria #ISIS#BREAKING Another new Airstrike on #Raqqa so its 7 Airstrikes until now #Syria #ISIS
#Raqqa Most of the Airstrikes on the south side of the city #Syria #ISIS#Raqqa Most of the Airstrikes on the south side of the city #Syria #ISIS
10.06am GMT10:0610.06am GMT10:06
The name on the Syrian passport found near the Stade de France could be a soldier who fought for Bashar al-Assad and died several months ago, a source close to the investigation has alleged to AFP.The passport is in the name of Ahmad al Mohammad, born the 10 September 1990 in Idleb in the north west of Syria. The source intimated to AFP that it is difficult to draw firm conclusions from the identity in the passport.Separately, a MailOnline reporter has claimed he only needed four days and $2,000 to purchase a replica of the passport found in Paris. The name on the Syrian passport found near the Stade de France could be a soldier who fought for Bashar al-Assad and died several months ago, a source close to the investigation has alleged to AFP.The passport is in the name of Ahmad al Mohammad, born the 10 September 1990 in Idlib in the north west of Syria. The source intimated to AFP that it is difficult to draw firm conclusions from the identity in the passport.Separately, a MailOnline reporter has claimed he only needed four days and $2,000 to purchase a replica of the passport found in Paris.
As we reported last night, Serbian police have arrested a man carrying a Syrian passport with the same details as one found near the body of one of the Paris suicide bombers.As we reported last night, Serbian police have arrested a man carrying a Syrian passport with the same details as one found near the body of one of the Paris suicide bombers.
Police sources told the Guardian the passport bears the same name and details – but a different photograph – as the document found near one of the men who attacked the Stade de France.Police sources told the Guardian the passport bears the same name and details – but a different photograph – as the document found near one of the men who attacked the Stade de France.
Serbian officials said that they believe both passports are fake, but added that they are working with French investigators to establish the origin of the documents.Serbian officials said that they believe both passports are fake, but added that they are working with French investigators to establish the origin of the documents.
Related: Serbian police arrest man with Syrian passport matching Paris attacker'sRelated: Serbian police arrest man with Syrian passport matching Paris attacker's
Updated at 10.30am GMT
9.53am GMT09:539.53am GMT09:53
Satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo, whose offices were attacked in January and 12 of their staff killed, have released the front page of their latest issue.Satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo, whose offices were attacked in January and 12 of their staff killed, have released the front page of their latest issue.
It reads:It reads:
They have weapons. We don’t mind, we have champagne.They have weapons. We don’t mind, we have champagne.
Its editor in chief, Riss, wrote: “Without realising it, Parisians in 2015 have become like the Londoners of the 1940, determined not to give in to fear no matter what. It’s the only response we can show to terrorists.”Its editor in chief, Riss, wrote: “Without realising it, Parisians in 2015 have become like the Londoners of the 1940, determined not to give in to fear no matter what. It’s the only response we can show to terrorists.”
La Une de "Charlie Hebdo" du 18 novembre : "On les emmerde, on a le champagne !" pic.twitter.com/GiSd2hk2WpLa Une de "Charlie Hebdo" du 18 novembre : "On les emmerde, on a le champagne !" pic.twitter.com/GiSd2hk2Wp
9.47am GMT09:479.47am GMT09:47
France calls for EU help following Paris attacksFrance calls for EU help following Paris attacks
The French defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has made a formal request for help from his country’s EU partners, the first time the mutual assistance article in the European Union’s treaty has been invoked.The French defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has made a formal request for help from his country’s EU partners, the first time the mutual assistance article in the European Union’s treaty has been invoked.
“In Brussels, I have just invoked Article 42.7,” he tweeted at the EU defence ministers meeting.“In Brussels, I have just invoked Article 42.7,” he tweeted at the EU defence ministers meeting.
The EU’s Lisbon treaty says that in the case of a “armed aggression” EU countries have “an obligation of aid and assistance by all means in their power”.The EU’s Lisbon treaty says that in the case of a “armed aggression” EU countries have “an obligation of aid and assistance by all means in their power”.
Le Drian is due to give a news conference later today.Le Drian is due to give a news conference later today.
A Bruxelles, je viens d'invoquer à l'instant l'article 42.7 au nom de la France #UE pic.twitter.com/w1ygZ7KaPWA Bruxelles, je viens d'invoquer à l'instant l'article 42.7 au nom de la France #UE pic.twitter.com/w1ygZ7KaPW
“France would like to ask its European partners for their bilateral support in the fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria as well as increased military participation from member states in operational theatres where France is deployed,” an EU aide has told AFP.“France would like to ask its European partners for their bilateral support in the fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria as well as increased military participation from member states in operational theatres where France is deployed,” an EU aide has told AFP.
Despite intense speculation, France has not so far invoked the Nato article 5, which guarantees military support to an ally under attack.Despite intense speculation, France has not so far invoked the Nato article 5, which guarantees military support to an ally under attack.
That part of the treaty gives all signatories the right to wage war as an act of self-defence, under the UN charter.That part of the treaty gives all signatories the right to wage war as an act of self-defence, under the UN charter.
It has only been invoked once - after 9/11 by the United States.It has only been invoked once - after 9/11 by the United States.
Updated at 9.56am GMTUpdated at 9.56am GMT
9.40am GMT09:409.40am GMT09:40
The man who helped a young woman who was pictured hanging from a window ledge at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris as terrorists massacred those inside has reportedly spoken about what happened.The man who helped a young woman who was pictured hanging from a window ledge at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris as terrorists massacred those inside has reportedly spoken about what happened.
Identified only as “Sebastian”, he told a French newspaper how he had pulled the woman inside as gunmen moved around inside the theatre.Identified only as “Sebastian”, he told a French newspaper how he had pulled the woman inside as gunmen moved around inside the theatre.
The woman, who has not been identified but is believed to have survived, was captured on mobile phone footage, in which she can be heard shouting: “Help, help, I’m pregnant, catch me if I fall.”The woman, who has not been identified but is believed to have survived, was captured on mobile phone footage, in which she can be heard shouting: “Help, help, I’m pregnant, catch me if I fall.”
Here’s the full report, written by my colleague Ben Quinn.Here’s the full report, written by my colleague Ben Quinn.
Related: Bataclan saviour: man who helped pregnant woman hanging from window speaks outRelated: Bataclan saviour: man who helped pregnant woman hanging from window speaks out
9.34am GMT09:349.34am GMT09:34
The US secretary of state, John Kerry, said he had discussed how the two nations would strengthen their co-operation to combat Islamic State during a brief meeting with Hollande.The US secretary of state, John Kerry, said he had discussed how the two nations would strengthen their co-operation to combat Islamic State during a brief meeting with Hollande.
Islamic State is losing territory, and airstrikes have taken out leaders and helped fighters on the ground liberate communities, he said.Islamic State is losing territory, and airstrikes have taken out leaders and helped fighters on the ground liberate communities, he said.
We agreed to exchange more information and I’m convinced that over the course of the next weeks, Daesh will feel greater pressure. They are feeling it today. They felt it yesterday. They felt it in the past weeks. We gained more territory. Daesh has less territory.We agreed to exchange more information and I’m convinced that over the course of the next weeks, Daesh will feel greater pressure. They are feeling it today. They felt it yesterday. They felt it in the past weeks. We gained more territory. Daesh has less territory.
“There is a clear strategy in place,” he said, echoing the rhetoric of President Barack Obama’s speech to the G20 yesterday. “Step-by-step I’m confident momentum will pick up.”“There is a clear strategy in place,” he said, echoing the rhetoric of President Barack Obama’s speech to the G20 yesterday. “Step-by-step I’m confident momentum will pick up.”
“Paris, which knows how to rebound, will do so,” he continued, reaffirming his commitment to attending the COP21 climate change summit with Obama.“Paris, which knows how to rebound, will do so,” he continued, reaffirming his commitment to attending the COP21 climate change summit with Obama.
The summit would be an “important statement by the world that no one will disrupt the business of the global community, especially not despicable acts of terror”.The summit would be an “important statement by the world that no one will disrupt the business of the global community, especially not despicable acts of terror”.
Updated at 9.58am GMTUpdated at 9.58am GMT
9.25am GMT09:259.25am GMT09:25
Reuters is live-streaming the press statement from the US secretary of state, John Kerry, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where he has just met Hollande.Reuters is live-streaming the press statement from the US secretary of state, John Kerry, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where he has just met Hollande.
Updated at 9.59am GMTUpdated at 9.59am GMT
9.25am GMT09:259.25am GMT09:25
Here’s John Kerry speaking as he arrived in Paris last night, promising “fierce solidarity”.Here’s John Kerry speaking as he arrived in Paris last night, promising “fierce solidarity”.
9.19am GMT09:199.19am GMT09:19
The French president, François Hollande, has just met the US secretary of state, John Kerry, at the Elysee Palace in Paris.The French president, François Hollande, has just met the US secretary of state, John Kerry, at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
We’re expecting to hear from Kerry shortly.We’re expecting to hear from Kerry shortly.
Updated at 9.59am GMT Updated at 10.21am GMT
9.13am GMT09:139.13am GMT09:13
France’s Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, speaking on French radio earlier, said the “the majority of those who were involved in this attack were unknown to our services.” France’s interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, speaking on French radio earlier, said “the majority of those who were involved in this attack were unknown to our services.”
Here are the suspects sought across Europe:Here are the suspects sought across Europe:
The Paris attack suspects named so far:The Paris attack suspects named so far:
Omar Ismaïl Mostefai, 29, Bataclan theatreOmar Ismaïl Mostefai, 29, Bataclan theatre
Mostefai was the first suicide attacker named by French authorities, identified by prints taken from a severed finger. A Turkish official has told the Guardian that Turkey twice tipped off French authorities about Mostefai but only received an information request about him after the Paris attacks.Mostefai was the first suicide attacker named by French authorities, identified by prints taken from a severed finger. A Turkish official has told the Guardian that Turkey twice tipped off French authorities about Mostefai but only received an information request about him after the Paris attacks.
Samy Amimour, 28, Bataclan theatreSamy Amimour, 28, Bataclan theatre
Detained in October 2012 on suspicion of “associating with terrorists” and planning to leave for Yemen and held for four days. He went to Syria in September 2013, violating his parole. Detained in October 2012 on suspicion of “associating with terrorists” and planning to leave for Yemen, and held for four days. He went to Syria in September 2013, violating his parole.
An unidentified third man was shot by security forces in the BataclanAn unidentified third man was shot by security forces in the Bataclan
Bilal Hadfi, 20, Stade de FranceBilal Hadfi, 20, Stade de France
French but living in Neder-over-Hembeek, Belgium, and became quickly radicalised last year. Went to fight in Syria and then returned to Belgium earlier this year. French but living in Neder-over-Heembeek, Belgium, he became quickly radicalised last year. Went to fight in Syria and then returned to Belgium earlier this year.
“Ahmad Almohammad”, 25, Stade de France“Ahmad Almohammad”, 25, Stade de France
The name of a 25 year-old from Idlib found on a forged Syrian passport found near one of the bodies of the attackers at the Stade de France. The fingerprints of an attacker matched those taken from a man who passed through Greece in October but reports from Serbia say that another man has been detained there with an identical passport, suggesting that several may be in circulation. The name of a 25-year-old from Idlib, north-west Syria, on a forged Syrian passport found near one of the bodies of the attackers at the Stade de France. The fingerprints of an attacker matched those taken from a man who passed through Greece in October but reports from Serbia say another man has been detained there with an identical passport, suggesting that several may be in circulation.
The third suicide bomber to die outside the Stade de France is yet to be identified.The third suicide bomber to die outside the Stade de France is yet to be identified.
Ibrahim Abdeslam, 31, Comptoir VoltaireIbrahim Abdeslam, 31, Comptoir Voltaire
Ibrahim, also known as Brahim Abdeslam, died at the Comptoir Voltaire cafe after detonating his suicide vest, according to French prosecutors, and was a French national living in the Brussels district of Molenbeek.Ibrahim, also known as Brahim Abdeslam, died at the Comptoir Voltaire cafe after detonating his suicide vest, according to French prosecutors, and was a French national living in the Brussels district of Molenbeek.
Updated at 10.15am GMT
9.12am GMT09:129.12am GMT09:12
'$50m reward for information' on Sinai aircraft bomb attack'$50m reward for information' on Sinai aircraft bomb attack
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has ordered the Russian air force to intensify its air strikes in Syria after his security services confirmed a bomb brought the Metrojet airliner down in the Sinai. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has ordered the Russian air force to intensify its airstrikes in Syria after his security services confirmed a bomb brought the Metrojet airliner down in the Sinai.
It must be intensified in such a way that the criminals understand that retribution is inevitable.It must be intensified in such a way that the criminals understand that retribution is inevitable.
We will search for them everywhere wherever they are hiding. We will find them anywhere on the planet and punish them.We will search for them everywhere wherever they are hiding. We will find them anywhere on the planet and punish them.
Russian news agency Interfax reports that the FSB is offering an enormous $50m reward for information that leads to the capture of those who planned the bomb attack.Russian news agency Interfax reports that the FSB is offering an enormous $50m reward for information that leads to the capture of those who planned the bomb attack.
Updated at 10.00am GMT Updated at 10.19am GMT
8.52am GMT08:528.52am GMT08:52
A woman who rented a house to Brahim Abdeslam, one of the attackers in Paris on Friday night named by French prosecutors, has described the men she met as “nice and proper.” A woman who rented a house to Brahim Abdeslam, one of the Paris attackers named by French prosecutors, has described the men she met as “nice and proper”.
She told French broadcaster Europe 1 that a group of men rented her house in the Parisian suburb of Bobigny on Tuesday 10 November, three days before launching a wave of attacks on the French capital. She told French broadcaster Europe 1 that a group of men rented her house in the north-eastern Paris suburb of Bobigny on Tuesday 10 November, three days before launching a wave of attacks on the French capital.
They were very kind. There was nothing noticeable about them. They were nice, proper, well dressed.They were very kind. There was nothing noticeable about them. They were nice, proper, well dressed.
They didn’t have beards and were wearing normal clothes.They didn’t have beards and were wearing normal clothes.
They all said they worked for a Belgian company and were in Paris on business.They all said they worked for a Belgian company and were in Paris on business.
[Correction: We had 10 October previously, but it is November. Apologies for this.][Correction: We had 10 October previously, but it is November. Apologies for this.]
Updated at 9.36am GMT Updated at 10.17am GMT
8.40am GMT08:408.40am GMT08:40
The FSB’s Alexander Bortnikov said investigators had studied the personal belongings, baggage and debris from the aircraft.The FSB’s Alexander Bortnikov said investigators had studied the personal belongings, baggage and debris from the aircraft.
An improvised bomb, packed with 1kg of TNT, exploded in mid-air which explained the spread of the aircraft’s parts over a large distance, he told the meeting.An improvised bomb, packed with 1kg of TNT, exploded in mid-air which explained the spread of the aircraft’s parts over a large distance, he told the meeting.
The announcement is the first time the Kremlin has acknowledged a bomb brought down the plane.The announcement is the first time the Kremlin has acknowledged a bomb brought down the plane.
Last week Britain’s foreign secretary, Philip Hammond, said there was a “high probability” that a bomb planted by an Islamic State supporter brought down the Russian airliner. Last week, Britain’s foreign secretary, Philip Hammond, said there was a “high probability” that a bomb planted by an Islamic State supporter brought down the Russian airliner.
It may have been an individual who was inspired by Isis who was self-radicalised by looking at Isis propaganda and was acting in the name of Isis without necessarily being directed.It may have been an individual who was inspired by Isis who was self-radicalised by looking at Isis propaganda and was acting in the name of Isis without necessarily being directed.
Updated at 9.05am GMT Updated at 10.17am GMT
8.33am GMT08:338.33am GMT08:33
The Russian announcement on the Sinai crash comes from a meeting between Alexander Bortnikov, the head of Russia’s FSB security service, and President Vladimir Putin. He told the Russian president:The Russian announcement on the Sinai crash comes from a meeting between Alexander Bortnikov, the head of Russia’s FSB security service, and President Vladimir Putin. He told the Russian president:
One can unequivocally say that it was a terrorist act.One can unequivocally say that it was a terrorist act.
The transcript has been posted on the Kremlin website in the last few minutes, in Russian.The transcript has been posted on the Kremlin website in the last few minutes, in Russian.
Updated at 9.05am GMTUpdated at 9.05am GMT
8.25am GMT08:258.25am GMT08:25
Alain Juppé, the former French prime minister who served under Jacques Chirac, has criticised the decision to scrap tens of thousands of jobs in the security services before 2012.He welcomed François Hollande’s decision to create 8,500 more jobs, telling BFMTV:Alain Juppé, the former French prime minister who served under Jacques Chirac, has criticised the decision to scrap tens of thousands of jobs in the security services before 2012.He welcomed François Hollande’s decision to create 8,500 more jobs, telling BFMTV:
What we need is on the one hand political influence and on the other, intervention from people.What we need is on the one hand political influence and on the other, intervention from people.
Creating 8,500 police and security jobs is the right thing to do. We were undoubtedly wrong in 2012 to scrap tens of thousands of jobs.Creating 8,500 police and security jobs is the right thing to do. We were undoubtedly wrong in 2012 to scrap tens of thousands of jobs.
8.18am GMT08:188.18am GMT08:18
Terrorist bomb caused Egypt plane crash, Russia announcesTerrorist bomb caused Egypt plane crash, Russia announces
Russia’s intelligence agency has announced that traces of explosives were found in the plane that crashed en route from Sharm el-Sheikh.Russia’s intelligence agency has announced that traces of explosives were found in the plane that crashed en route from Sharm el-Sheikh.
The FSB said a bomb went off in the Metrojet airliner which crashed in the Sinai, killing 224 people, as it headed for St Petersburg. It crashed as a result of a “terrorist act”, the head of the service said.The FSB said a bomb went off in the Metrojet airliner which crashed in the Sinai, killing 224 people, as it headed for St Petersburg. It crashed as a result of a “terrorist act”, the head of the service said.
Russian investigators had found evidence of explosives in the debris, the agency said. Putin has now ordered Russian security services to direct their attention to finding those responsible, Reuters reported.Russian investigators had found evidence of explosives in the debris, the agency said. Putin has now ordered Russian security services to direct their attention to finding those responsible, Reuters reported.
Updated at 9.10am GMTUpdated at 9.10am GMT
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The French prime minister, Manuel Valls, said France would exceed its European Union budget deficit target because of increased spending on security.The French prime minister, Manuel Valls, said France would exceed its European Union budget deficit target because of increased spending on security.
The deficit target would “necessarily be exceeded”, he told France Inter radio, in order to fulfil President Hollande’s pledge on Monday to create 10,000 jobs in the police and gendarmes, as well as boosting the resources of the security services.The deficit target would “necessarily be exceeded”, he told France Inter radio, in order to fulfil President Hollande’s pledge on Monday to create 10,000 jobs in the police and gendarmes, as well as boosting the resources of the security services.
Hollande also announced yesterday that he would seek changed to the French constitution to make it more effective in times of crisis. Valls said he hoped the change would pass.Hollande also announced yesterday that he would seek changed to the French constitution to make it more effective in times of crisis. Valls said he hoped the change would pass.
I trust the opposition to act with a sense of responsibility and we hope that the constitutional reform is done through the Congress.I trust the opposition to act with a sense of responsibility and we hope that the constitutional reform is done through the Congress.
François Hollande would travel to Washington and Moscow next week to meet presidents Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin, Valls said.François Hollande would travel to Washington and Moscow next week to meet presidents Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin, Valls said.
Updated at 9.12am GMTUpdated at 9.12am GMT
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French police launch fresh raids overnightFrench police launch fresh raids overnight
Bernard Cazeneuve, the interior minister, told France Info this morning that 128 searches were conducted on Monday night.Bernard Cazeneuve, the interior minister, told France Info this morning that 128 searches were conducted on Monday night.
The searches were conducted as part of the state of emergency, Cazeneuve said, without giving further details, although the searches are not believed to be directly related to the investigation into Friday’s attacks.The searches were conducted as part of the state of emergency, Cazeneuve said, without giving further details, although the searches are not believed to be directly related to the investigation into Friday’s attacks.
On Monday, raids across France resulted in 23 arrests and the seizure of 31 weapons, including a rocket launcher in Lyon.On Monday, raids across France resulted in 23 arrests and the seizure of 31 weapons, including a rocket launcher in Lyon.
Updated at 8.01am GMTUpdated at 8.01am GMT
7.56am GMT07:567.56am GMT07:56
Fresh French bombardment of Islamic State targets in RaqqaFresh French bombardment of Islamic State targets in Raqqa
The French defence ministry has confirmed warplanes carried out fresh raids overnight against the Islamic State self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa in northern Syria, destroying a command centre and training centre.The French defence ministry has confirmed warplanes carried out fresh raids overnight against the Islamic State self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa in northern Syria, destroying a command centre and training centre.
For the second time in 24 hours the French military conducted an air raid against Daesh in Raqqa in Syria.For the second time in 24 hours the French military conducted an air raid against Daesh in Raqqa in Syria.
The raid was carried out just after midnight in western Europe, with 10 Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighters dropping 16 bombs, the ministry said.The raid was carried out just after midnight in western Europe, with 10 Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighters dropping 16 bombs, the ministry said.
Both targets were hit and destroyed simultaneously.Both targets were hit and destroyed simultaneously.
Conducted in coordination with US forces, the raid was aimed at sites identified during reconnaissance missions previously carried out by France.Conducted in coordination with US forces, the raid was aimed at sites identified during reconnaissance missions previously carried out by France.
On Monday, US President Barack Obama announced the United States and France have agreed to step up their exchange of intelligence on potential targets.On Monday, US President Barack Obama announced the United States and France have agreed to step up their exchange of intelligence on potential targets.
President François Hollande announced in a speech on Monday that France will deploy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on Thursday, which will triple its airstrike capacity.President François Hollande announced in a speech on Monday that France will deploy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on Thursday, which will triple its airstrike capacity.
7.38am GMT07:387.38am GMT07:38
What we know so farWhat we know so far
From London, we are continuing our live coverage of the aftermath of Friday’s Paris attacks.From London, we are continuing our live coverage of the aftermath of Friday’s Paris attacks.
Here’s the latest news.Here’s the latest news.
New round of airstrikes against IsisNew round of airstrikes against Isis
Arrests made and suspects tracked across EuropeArrests made and suspects tracked across Europe
UN, Obama hit back at worldwide calls to turn back refugeesUN, Obama hit back at worldwide calls to turn back refugees
Belgium - Spain friendly football match cancelledBelgium - Spain friendly football match cancelled