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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lizzie Dearden

Paris attacks: Isis claims responsibility for killing at least 120 in revenge for 'crusade against Islamic State' - live updates

A state of emergency has been declared in France as police hunt for accomplices to gunmen and suicide bombers who killed at least 120 people last night. Here are the latest updates:

 

 

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Francois Hollande, the French President, was meeting ministers and security officials this morning following the wave of attacks at a concert hall, stadium and restaurants.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, Justice Minister Christiane Taubira, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and army, gendarme and police chiefs were among those at the meeting. 

It came as police hunt for potential accomplices to eight attackers who were killed in Friday night's violence. 

A state of emergency has been declared for the first time in a decade, allowing the country to shut its borders, increase security and deploy an extra 1,500 troops. 

The attacks raised concern about upcoming international events, such as a Unesco forum in Paris on Monday with world leaders, and major climate talks in two weeks. 

David Cameron is chairing a Cobra meeting this morning after what he called the “horrifying and sickening terror attacks”. He has offered the British government’s help to France in whatever way is possible.

Politicians across their world have been expressing their solidarity with France, including Barack Obama, who called Mr Hollande late last night to offer his support.

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