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The French capital was rocked Friday night by a series of coordinated terrorist attacks perpetrated by suicide bombers and gunmen armed with Kalashnikov automatic rifles; French President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency and closed the country's borders as the death toll continued to rise.
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- 05:00
Temporary Medical Centre Set up for Paris Attack victims
Saturday morning victims and survivors of the attacks in Paris were taken to the ballroom of the 11th district's town hall, where a special facility has been set up.
- 04:50
Police Cordon Still in Place at Cambodian Restaurant in Paris
Police cordon at a Cambodian restaurant in the 10th arrondissement in Paris, where one of the Friday attacks took place, has not been lifted, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports. Police continue their work at the site, which as about one kilometer away from the Bataclan concert hall.
Earlier, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported that police lifted the wide cordon around the Bataclan concert hall after a hostage situation at the club was resolved.
- 04:39
French President Francois Hollande discussed the Paris terrorist attacks with his US counterpart Barack Obama
"The two leaders pledged to work together, and with nations around the world, to defeat the scourge of terrorism," the White House said in a statement.
- 04:12
Air France to Peform Planned Flights Despite Paris Attacks, Free Flight Changes Possible
The carrier is offering free flight changes to passengers who are not willing to travel on November 13-15.
- 03:58
Eight Terrorists Killed in Paris Attacks
Eight terrorists are dead after the Friday deadly attacks in Paris, which took the lives of over 150 people, BFM TV reports.
Earlier reports said that 7 terrorists died. Three of them reportedly blew themselves up at the Bataclan music venue.
Attackers held hostages at the concert hall, where around 100 people died on Friday.
- 02:56
San Francisco City Hall stands in solidarity with Paris
JUST IN: San Francisco City Hall stand in solidarity with Paris. pic.twitter.com/4uTON3lZJe
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 14, 2015 - 02:50
Prosecutor: Accomplices of Paris attackers may still be on the loose
French police are hot on trial for accomplices of suspected in commiting terrorist attacks in Paris.
- 02:43
All attackers are believed to be dead
Head of Paris police says that all attackers are believed to be dead.
- 02:41
Bataclan rock venue attackers blew themselves up with suicide belts
Paris police say attackers at Paris rock venue blew themselves up with suicide belts as police approached.
- 02:34
CIA to remain silent for now on terrorist attacks in Paris
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is not going to release information at this time on Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, a CIA press officer told Sputnik.
"Nothing to share at this time," the CIA press officer said on Friday night.
A series to terrorist attacks took Place in the French capital on Friday, in which about 150 people were killed, according to media reports. The New York Police Department announced earlier that US law enforcement officers are assisting French police in the investigation into the terrorist attacks
- 02:19
Francois Hollande arrives at Bataclan theater
- 02:11
Canadian PM Trudeau: Paris attacks are deeply worrying, our hearts with our french cousisns
Canadian PM Trudeau calls #ParisAttacks "deeply worrying" - https://t.co/0sISLjYNTN pic.twitter.com/ySzZ410T17
— Grasswire Now (@GrasswireNow) 14 ноября 2015 - 01:41
Paris medical workers volunteer in light of tragedy
Paris hospital personnel are showing up to work "of their own accord," according to French media.
- 01:34
Four police officers killed during concert hall raid
Four French police officers were killed during the hostage raid at the Bataclan theater, according to French media.
- 01:32
One witness describes an attacker's Syria comment
One witness said that an attacker mentioned the French military's actions in Syria, according to AFP.
- 01:27
Paris prosecutor says 5 attackers may be dead across the city
Three of those attackers were killed at the concert hall, sight of the hostage situation. An unknown number of attackers are still at large.
- 01:20
Moscow shows solidarity with Paris
— RT (@RT_com) November 14, 2015 - 01:17
France mobilized all available forces to "neutralize the terrorists"
President Hollande said all available forces were mobilized in response to the attacks.
- 01:15
Eurostar offers full refund to any wishing to cancel Saturday rail trips
While Eurostar will continue services on Saturday, it has offered free exchange for any who do not wish to travel following the attacks.
- 01:11
London shows solidarity with Paris
— Lucas Barioulet (@LucasBarioulet) November 14, 2015 - 01:07
The lights of the Eiffel Tower have been turned off to honor the victims of the attacks
— Herald de Paris (@HeralddeParis) November 14, 2015 - 01:03
President Hollande promises a "remorseless response" to the attacks
The president will meet with his defense council at 9am.
- 00:56
Witnesses describe what happened inside the concert hall
— Angelique Chrisafis (@achrisafis) November 14, 2015 - 00:55
French media reports five terrorists killed across Paris
Earlier, authorities said three terrorists had been killed at the Bataclan concert hall, scene of the hostage situation.
- 00:54
Belgium tightens security
Belgium has imposed new checks along its French border, as well as on incoming air and rail services, according to a government spokesman.
- 00:53
Fans sing the French national anthem while evacuating stadium
— The Away Fans (@theawayfans) November 14, 2015 - 00:50
American Airlines has canceled all flights to Paris
Due to the security concerns, the airline has halted flights to the French capital until further notice.
- 00:48
French police guard the German border
— Gregor Peter (@L0gg0l) November 14, 2015 - 00:43
New York City shows solidarity with Paris
— kostas rossoglou (@kostasrossoglou) November 14, 2015 - 00:42
Roughly 1,500 French soldiers being deployed to capital
According to the French Interior Ministry, 1,500 soldiers are being deployed to Paris to address security concerns.
- 00:40
New concert hall death toll estimates
Paris' deputy estimates that as many as 118 people were killed during the Bataclan hostage situation, as well as three of the attackers.
- 00:32
French authorities have closed schools and universities on Saturday, as well as public transportation
According to Reuters, flights and rail services within the country will continue.
- 00:28
Victims receive aid
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) November 14, 2015 - 00:25
The world responds to the attacks
— Anonymous (@YourAnonGlobal) November 14, 2015 - 00:23
The Eiffel Tower has gone dark
— Neymar Jr. (@NeyMarvellous) November 14, 2015 - 00:21
President Holland en route to concert hall
Following the end of the siege, the French president is currently on his way to the Bataclan theater.
- 00:17
As many as 100 dead in Bataclan attack
French authorities estimate as many as 100 people killed in concert hall attack
- 00:15
A large fire has broken out in a refugee camp in Calais, France
— Marta Clinco (@MartaClinco) November 13, 2015 - 00:13
In response to the attacks, Facebook has rolled out safety check-ins
— FB Newswire (@fbnewswire) November 14, 2015 - 00:09
Hollande to hold defense council meeting Saturday morning
French President Hollande will hold an emergency meeting with his defense council at 9am, according to local media.
- 00:06
Germany stands behind France
— Uber Football Facts (@UberrFootbaII) November 13, 2015 - 00:04
In light of attacks, President Hollande cancels upcoming trip to Turkey
French President Francois Hollande will no longer attend the upcoming G20 in Turkey due to security concerns, according to Agence France-Presse.
- 23:59
Early hostage death toll reports
Media reports that between 15 and 20 hostages were killed inside the concert hall.
- 23:58
Eagles of Death Metal was playing a show at the Bataclan at the time of the crisis
— EaglesOfDeathMetal (@EODMofficial) November 13, 2015 - 23:54
BREAKING: Two terrorists have been killed, ending siege at Bataclan theater
Two terrorists have been killed by French authorities, according to Reuters
- 23:51
French President Francois Hollande being evacuated from Stade de France earlier this evening
— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland) November 13, 2015 - 23:50
One of the Paris attackers reportedly in custody
RIA News reports that one of the attacks has been apprehended.
- 23:49
Reporters on the scene of concert hall say many hostages have been rescued
More hostages remain inside, however
- 23:48
French authorities confirm at least 7 separate attacks
At least seven separate attacks have occurred across the French authorities.
- 23:46
Dozens have been killed in multiple shootings
- 23:40
Escaped hostages detail gruesome executions
Hostages who have managed to escape the concert hall describe between 6 and 8 terrorists who executed people in cold blood, according to CNN.
- 23:39
Gunshots heard at the Bataclan
— Grasswire Now (@GrasswireNow) November 13, 2015 - 23:33
Military forces have been deployed
— Michael Horowitz (@michaelh992) November 13, 2015 - 23:32
Local residents offering apartments for anyone looking to get off the streets
— TristanAJE (@TristanAJE) November 13, 2015 - 23:31
Police storm concert hall
Local media reports that the police have just stormed the Bataclan theater where hostages are being held.
- 23:29
Explosions heard inside concert hall
Five additional explosions have been reported inside the Bataclan theater, according to Reuters.
- 23:28
Automatic gunfire heard from outside Bataclan concert hall
Witnesses describe hearing automatic gunfire inside the building where hostages are being held, as well "muffled" bangs.
- 23:27
US heightens security out of precaution
Patrols have been enhanced outside of the US Capitol building, though there is no known threat.
- 23:26
Two hostages have escaped from the theater
— TristanAJE (@TristanAJE) November 13, 2015 - 23:23
Police respond to the hostage crisis
- 23:18
Reports that one explosion may have been a suicide attack
French police have confirmed reports that there were two suicide attacks near the Paris stadium, as well as one bombing.
- 23:17
Hostages texting from inside of Bataclan, police are escorting individuals outside
Hostages inside the building are saying that hostages are being killed one by one.
- 23:14
Sputnik's Kseniya Lukyanova is on the ground
Sputnik France correspondent Kseniya Lukyanova spoke to witnesses who said they were having dinner in nearby restaurants and cafes when they started hearing gunfire.
- 23:12
Russia ready to offer assistance
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences and said that Russia was ready to assist in the investigation.
- 23:11
Paris curfew declared
For the first time since the occupation, a curfew has been declared in the French capital.
- 23:06
French President Francois Hollande declares a state of emergency
French borders have been closed and the military is patrolling the streets of the capital.
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