Paris attacks: At least 153 killed in gunfire and blasts,

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  • May 15, 2006
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    France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 120 people were killed in gun and bomb attacks in Paris.

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    Some 80 people are reported to have died at the Bataclan concert hall in central Paris.

    Gunmen took many hostages there before being overpowered by police.

    Others died in a reported suicide blast near the Stade de France and gun attacks on city centre restaurants. Seven attackers are reported killed.

    Paris residents have been asked to stay indoors and about 1,500 military personnel are being deployed across the city.

    Attack sites:

    Bataclan concert venue, 50 boulevard Voltaire, 11th district - hostages held
    Le Carillon, 18 rue Alibert, 10th district - gun attack
    Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, 10th district - gun attack
    La Belle Equipe, 92 rue de Charonne, 11th district - gun attack
    Near Stade de France, St Denis, just north of Paris - reported suicide bombing near venue as France v Germany football match played
    Reports of gunfire at at least one other site


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    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203

    http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/13/world/paris-shooting/