Monday 16 November 2015

Latest Updates: Paris Attacks

What started as an ordinary Friday night ended in blood bath.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Paris attacks. Say,  "they've responded to airstrike attack in Syria". Death toll rises to 132 after three die in hospitals, and  99 are critically injured.

French Investigators have identified one of 7 attackers.
A Syrian passport was found near attacker, registered as refugee in October. Three terrorists arrested in Belgium and France. Meanwhile, six relatives of first identified attacker detained in France.
On Sunday, crowds gathered at Notre Dame Cathedral to remember those who lost their lives on Friday's attacks.

Worldwide Condemnation

Francois Hollande: "Nation must stand firm"
Vladimir Putin: "Attacks justify even stronger fight against jihadists"
Barack Obama: Outrageous attack, not just on people of France but this is an attack on all humanity"
Jacob Zuma: "SA stands with France"
UK: "We will do whatever we can to help"- David Cameron and Chinese President XI Junping offered condolences.
In Turkey: G20(Summit) to resolve differences on Syria to wipe out terrorism.

Nelly Portia 

Memorial Service: Crowds gathered at Notre Dame

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