visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Paris shootings in city centre and explosion at Stade de France Gunmen have opened fire in several places in the French capital, Paris, causing several casualties, French media report. At least one man opened fire with an automatic gun at the Cambodge restaurant in the 11th district. Liberation newspaper reports four deaths. It also reports shootings near the Bataclan arts centre. An explosion is also reported to have targeted a bar near Stade de France, where France were hosting Germany. Reports say President Francois Hollande was watching the match and has been evacuated. A BBC journalist at the Cambodge restaurant says he can see 10 people on the road either dead or seriously injured.He says police have now arrived. Shooting is said to be continuing. https://twitter.com/AFP BREAKING Multiple attacks in Paris, at least 18 dead, police say4:34 PM BREAKING Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say4:38 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 That sucks. I'm at work so I can't stream the news. If anything develops, someone please keep this up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Shootings, bombs, and hostages. This sounds very bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/11/13/world/europe/ap-eu-france-paris-shootings.html?action=Click&contentCollection=BreakingNews&contentID=54534292&pgtype=Homepage&smid=tw-nytimesworld&smtyp=cur&_r=0 French Police Report Shootout and Explosion in Paris Police officials in France on Friday reported a shootout in a Paris restaurant and an explosion in a bar near a Paris stadium. It was unclear if the events were linked. BFM television reports there were several dead in the restaurant shooting in the 10th arrondissement of the capital. Two police officials confirmed the shooting but had no information about casualties. Also late Friday, two explosions were heard outside the Stade de France stadium north of Paris during a France-Germany friendly football match. A police official confirmed one explosion in a bar near the stadium. It is unclear whether there are casualties. An Associated Press reporter in the stadium Friday night heard two explosions loud enough to penetrate the sounds of cheering fans. Sirens were immediately heard, and a helicopter was circling overhead. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to be publicly named. The attack comes as France has heightened security measures ahead of a major global climate conference that starts in two weeks, out of fear of violent protests and potential terrorist attacks. Emilioi Macchio, from Ravenna, Italy, was at the Carillon bar near the restaurant that was targeted, having a beer on the sidewalk when the shooting started. He said he didn't see any gunmen or victims, but hid behind a corner then ran away. "It sounded like fireworks," he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sigh....I hate these mother****ers. I think we all know who is behind this. Prayers go out to France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 So sick of these ****ing assholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 18 dead so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak Update - French police say at least 26 people are dead after a series of violent incidents in and around Paris4:58 PM https://twitter.com/AP BREAKING: Police: At least 26 dead in violence around Paris, hostage-taking in theater.4:57 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 https://vine.co/v/iBb2x00UVlv you can hear the explosion outside the stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Live coverage on CNN, they're talking to the mayor now. (I believe) Apparently the Deputy Mayor of Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 **** makes me sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 https://twitter.com/JeremyCliffe Just horrible: bodies being laid out on the rue Charonne.5:01 PM Witness tells Figaro: shooting inside and outside Bataclan auditorium, which shooters reentered.5:03 PM Reports from Bataclan: some escaped, describing pools of blood and attackers using pump-action shotgun against crowd inside5:08 PM https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak Update - AP: French police say around 100 hostages have been taken at Bataclan concert hall in Paris and 35 people are dead5:15 PM cnn showing the crowd going down to the field in the soccer stadium. Also reporting that police are/were exchanging gunfire with attackers in the concert hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm seeing some reports of 60 hostages in a theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 This is awful, complete chaos. Hostages, suicide bombings,etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujuskinsfan Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 35 dead so far and 100 hostages in a concert hall... So sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 My heart genuinely hurts for these people. People just trying to enjoy life being senselessly murdered. I will hold my granddaughter a little tighter tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 https://twitter.com/DocThompsonShow BREAKING: according to Europe 1 there is now a shooting at the Les Halles which is near the Centre Pompidou and Louvre. #Paris5:24 PM https://twitter.com/RMFifthCircuit Liberation now reporting that there is another shooting underway in Les Halles, the former food markets in the center of Paris. 5:25 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sigh....I hate these mother****ers. I think we all know who is behind this. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 CNN now saying at least 60 dead. God damn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 https://twitter.com/DocThompsonShow https://twitter.com/RMFifthCircuit Les Halles and the surrounding area is probably the most crowded part of Paris. This is bad. I have a friend who lives maybe 1 block down from where one of the shootings took place. Luckily she was home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 CNN now saying at least 60 dead. God damn it. I feel your anger vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Obama to speak on the attacks in a few minutes. 5:45 PM EST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 They aren't going to stop. This is what they're going to keep doing. I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often, i Imagine it eventually will... *sigh* edit: it's weird they've picked France... i'm far too stupid on geopolitical issues to understand why, but this is like the 3rd major attack in the last 12 months there isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 edit: it's weird they've picked France... i'm far too stupid on geopolitical issues to understand why, but this is like the 3rd major attack in the last 12 months there isn't it? The outskirts of Paris, their suburbs, have a pretty significant disgruntled Muslim minority. Extremely disconnected from French life at the city centers. No job prospects, no education for them, poverty stricken. Easy pickings for terrorist organization recruiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Paris is proving a soft target for these sick ****ers. The events of the last two days are surely linked. The fight must go on. My thoughts to all those caught up in this dreadful series of events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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