Highlights of the Paris terror attack

People are being evacuated on rue Oberkampf near the Bataclan concert hall in central Paris.

Paris - At least two explosions were heard near the national stadium Stade de France where a France-Germany soccer match was being played.

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By IANS

Published: Sat 14 Nov 2015, 9:34 AM

Last updated: Sat 14 Nov 2015, 11:39 AM

  • More than 100 hostages were killed at Theatre Bataclan in Paris, where security forces launched an assault to rescue them.
  • At least two explosions were heard near the national stadium Stade de France where a France-Germany soccer match was being played.
  • French President Francois Hollande said France will be ruthless in fighting terrorists, and cancelled his trip to G20 meeting in Turkey.
  • Witness described hostage situation at Paris theatre as a "bloodbath". Paris schools, universities, public transport will be shut on Saturday.
  • World Trade Centre was lit up in France's tricolors: red, white and blue;
  • Eight attackers died, hunt on for possible accomplices.
  • Facebook activates "Safety Check" for users during Paris attack.
  • Paris Deputy Mayor said it was a "terrible, terrible situation ... a tragedy we are facing".

IANS

Published: Sat 14 Nov 2015, 9:34 AM

Last updated: Sat 14 Nov 2015, 11:39 AM

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