PARIS – The latest on shooting and explosions in Paris. (All times local):
7:00 am
Iranian President Rouhani canceled a trip to France and Italy after the attacks in Paris that killed more than 120 people.
The state-run IRNA news agency quoted Rouhani, as saying on Saturday that Iran “became a victim of the scourge of terrorism” and the fight against terrorism must go on. It did not say why he canceled his visit, but authorities said that the visit will be rescheduled.
Rouhani was due in the days to go to Italy and France. France was one of the world powers involved in the recent negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its contested nuclear program.
Hossein Jaber Ansari, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as quotes IRNA, as saying: “Those that terrorist groups committed crimes in Paris do not believe in the ethical principles, and they are not loyal to any type of divine religions – including Islam.”
6:35 am
Friends and relatives are using social media to search for loved ones feared to have been in the field of terrorist attacks in Paris.
“We are looking for Marie, who was at Bataclan, we have had no news from her. If you see her, please contact me #Bataclan”, read one tweet otPhotographys posted a photo.
“If you have a news Christophe akaMokeComputer Bataclan he was tonight, and we need to hear from him,” tweets a user named @ Lorelei-Jade.
Facebook is also offered its “Security Check”, to allow users listed in honor of themselves as safe, if they are given their location in Paris.
Earlier in the evening, the Parisians used the hashtag #portesouvertes or “open door” to offer a place to stay for people who have been evacuated from their seats attacks. In the US, some used the hashtag #strandedinUS offer a refuge for people who were unable to travel to France.
6:25 am
After the Persian Gulf, the country condemns the massive terrorist attack in Paris that killed at least 120 people.
In the United Arab Emirates, WAM state news agency said on Saturday that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a telegram to the President of France Francois Hollande offering their condolences and support for the security of France. WAM said Al Nahyan also supported to do “what it takes to face terrorism and eliminate it.”
In the tiny Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah said in a statement that he offered his condolences, while stressing that “these criminal acts of terrorism … contrary to all the teachings of the holy faith and human values.”
In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi state news agency quoted Foreign Ministry official press condemning the attack on Friday.
4:42 am
US President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with French President Francois Hollande, to offer condolences to the American people for the attacks in Paris.
The White House said in a statement late Friday that Obama reaffirmed continued support, unwavering United States to the people of France, calling on the people of the oldest ally and friend of America. Obama also reiterated the offer any necessary support to the French investigation.
The White House said the two leaders pledged to work together with countries around the world to defeat the scourge of terrorism.
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4:35 am
A US official said the Department of Justice says the intelligence were not aware of any threats to the series of terrorist attacks in Paris.
The official said 70 US citizens at the moment, as you know, France has not yet been taken into account, but not the Americans were killed in attacks on Friday.
The official said that all the members of the Eagles Death Metal, a California group that was supposed to perform on the spot in Paris, where there was another attack, are safe and have been taken into account.
The official was not authorized to publicly discuss the briefing and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
4:33 am
Paris prosecutors office said that eight of the attackers were killed after a series of attacks around the French capital, seven of them in suicide bombings.
Office of the Press Secretary Prosecutor Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre told Associated Press, that the eighth attacker was killed by security forces as they stormed into the hall where the concert attackers fled taken hostage.
She said it was possible that the terrorists are still at large.
She said that at least 120 people were killed in an attack on Friday night in general.
4:18 am
Those who survived the attack on the Paris concert hall physically unharmed were transported to a special crisis center for psychological support.
Some were stunned, his shoulders draped emergency blankets.
Dozens of rescue workers and Red Cross workers in orange vests gathered in front of the building, the headquarters of the 11th arrondissement, or district. Several policemen in flak jackets stood.
After the meeting with the consultants, some of the survivors were put in a taxi to go home.
They were in the Bataclan concert hall for the show American band Eagles Death Metal.
4:12 am
President Francois Hollande said France would be “relentless” against those behind the deadly attacks in the country over the past decade.
Visiting the popular music venue, where more than 100 people were killed in eastern Paris, Hollande called the attack “an abomination” and “barbarism.”
He called on the French remain united. “We will fight. We will be ruthless.”
He praised all emergency workers, offering help for a long, emotional night.
It is unclear how many attackers were involved in seven attacks, or any still at large. No one has claimed responsibility.
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3:17 am
Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat on top of the house the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, according to Associated Press, he was not aware of any chatter indicating the Paris attacks ahead of time.
Schiff said that it was unclear who was responsible for the attack, but said that the Islamic State Party and Al-Qaeda “in a variety of opportunities” – with an Islamic state, most likely.
Congressman from California said investigators searched any electronic device, they were able to recover from the militants. He says it is possible, but not certain, that some of the attackers were known to the French law enforcement agencies – as was the case with the attack Charlie Hebdo in January.
3:10 am
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter calls attacks in Paris, “an attack on our common human dignity.”
The Pentagon chief said that “The United States stands with the people of France and its vibrant, multicultural democracy.”
He praised France as a NATO ally and a leader of a coalition to combat Islamic State fighters in Syria.
2:51 am
Rock band U2 has postponed his concert on Saturday night in Paris, in the light of the deadly attacks on the city on Friday night.
HBO televised speech planning group. Instead, U2 said in a statement that it will be decided to go ahead with the concert “at the appropriate time.”
For viewers, HBO said it will replace the planned demonstration with the film “Jersey Boys”.
U2 members say they looked in shock and disbelief at the unfolding events, and were devastated by the loss of life on the concert of the Eagles Death Metal.
U2 members say: “We hope and pray that all our fans in Paris are safe.”
2:39 am
French police say they believe all of the attackers involved shootings and bombings in Paris dead.
Michael Kado, head of the Paris police said Saturday that while all of the attackers are believed to have died, authorities are looking for possible accomplices in the attacks, which left more than 120 people were killed.
2:33 am
Police in the capital of the United States sent additional officers in the French Embassy, France and other related sites and places of loud after the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Metropolitan Police Department said in a press release on Friday evening that moves have been made out of an abundance of caution and that there is no immediate threat to the district.
The department says Chief Cathy Lanier was in contact with federal and local law enforcement officials since the beginning of the attack.
2:16 am
The prefect of Paris police said the attackers at rock-place Bataclan blew themselves up with suicide belts, police shut. He said the gunmen first sprayed and cafes outside the place with automatic weapons, and then went to the concert hall and killed more to assaullt by security forces.
Prefect Michel Kado said one set of attackers at the stadium and at almost the same time, the second group was attacked in the city.
Kado said all the attackers believed dead, though authorities are hunting for possible accomplices.
2:10 am
Former US Vice President Al Gore, who was in Paris when the attacks occurred, said it was suspending coverage of events he held there.
“In solidarity with the French people and the city of Paris, we decided to suspend our broadcast 24 hours of Reality and Live Earth. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered and all the people of France. We send our condolences to the families of those who were killed or wounded.”
1:59 am
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the United States stands “in solidarity with France, as it has stood with us so often in the past.
“This devastating attack on our common values, and we in the Ministry of Justice will do everything in our power to help and to work in partnership with our French colleagues of law enforcement,” Lynch said in a statement.
1:53 am
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York is constantly on alert for coordinated terrorist attacks, especially after the attack in Paris that killed several dozen people.
De Blasio told WABC-TV in Friday’s attack was not only sober, but a reminder that police officers must be prepared and vigilant for possible future attacks.
The police stressed there is “no indication that the attack has nothing Nexus in New York.”
Officers have been deployed in various locations in the city, including the French government buildings.
French officials say dozens of people have been killed in shootings and explosions in the theater, restaurant and other places in Paris.
1:48 am
Massachusetts police say they are increasing security in the area of the State House following the deadly attacks in Paris.
In addition, the National Police said on Friday they were monitoring intelligence in Logan International Airport in Boston.
The state police commander and the troops sent to the soldiers on duty to have attention of potential suspicious activity in their patrol areas.
State Police made the attackers killed at least 100 people in the famous Parisian concert hall. It was one of at least six terrorist attacks throughout the city in deadly violence in Paris seen since World War II.
1:40 am
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the World Trade Center One spire will be lit blue, white and red in honor of those killed dozens in attacks in Paris.
Cuomo says 408 feet (125 meters) spire will be lit on Friday night and on weekends to come. The governor said that the act of showing New York will stand with the people of France.
Employees of New York have been deployed in various parts of the city, including the French government buildings. Heavily armed officers stood outside the French consulate in Manhattan passers brought flowers.
The police stressed there is “no indication that the attack has nothing Nexus in New York.”
French officials say dozens of people have been killed in shootings and explosions in the theater, restaurant and other places in Paris.
1:37 am
US Secretary of State John Kerry described the attack in Paris “heinous, evil” and “vile”, calling them “an attack on our common humanity.”
Kerry said that the US embassy in Paris “is making every effort to account for the well-being of American citizens in the city.”
The State Department says US citizens may contact 1-888-407-4747 (from the US) or 202-501-4444 (from other countries) for assistance.
Kerry says the US is ready to “provide all the support the government of France may be required.”
Kerry spoke from Vienna, where he plans to attend the talks on Saturday to the crisis in Syria.
US Vice President Joe Biden called the attack “heartbreaking” and “outrageous” and said, “This savagery will never be in danger of who we are.”
1:29 am
Tens of thousands of people to join in the football stadium Monumental in Buenos Aires to provide memory of those killed and wounded in Paris before World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil.
With the players standing on the field on Friday night, the crowd in the stands fell silent for a moment to recognize the bloodshed in the French capital. Some applauded as a tribute ended.
1:25 am
Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said the victims of the attacks at six sites around the French capital may exceed 120.
Speaking near the popular concert venue, where dozens of people were taken hostage, Molins said early on Saturday that five attackers may have been killed.
1:15 am
The hospital says the Paris office of the medical staff reporting to work on their own to help treat the injured in numerous attacks in the city, and that the other is called as part of a plan to deal with emergencies.
Among those named in the first minutes after the report came out, Patrick Pelloux, AN an emergency room physician and a former writer for Charlie Hebdo. Pella was among the first to see the effects of the January 7 attack.
At least 100 people were killed in a Paris concert hall, where the attackers took hostages on Friday, the official said. At least five other attacks launched across the city in deadly violence in Paris seen since World War II.
1:00 am
French President officially declared a state of emergency throughout the mainland and Corsica during a meeting of the Cabinet was urgently summoned to the Elysee Palace on Friday night.
Under French law, a state of emergency can be taken in the event of “imminent danger of the following serious violations of law and order.”
The state of emergency allows the state authorities to prohibit the movement of persons and vehicles at specific times and places. They can also define protected areas and security, where the movement of people controlled.
The state of emergency also allows the police to carry out raids day and night -instead perform them only in the daytime.
12:55 am
Office of the rock group the Eagles Death Metal, who is scheduled to perform on Friday at a place in Paris where he had been taken hostage and killed dozens say they “try to determine the safety and whereabouts of” group and its crew.
The US team was to speak at the Bataclan, theater, located in the eastern part of Paris. The group, formed in 1998 in Palm Desert, California, celebrating the October release of “lightning” Metal with a European tour.
Police officials, who were not authorized to name, at least 100 people were killed on Friday Bataclan, and that the police attack killed at least two attackers dead.
12:45 am
Twitter accounts associated with celebrating the jihadists attack in Paris.
According to the site Intelligence Group monitoring militant websites, Twitter messages attributed to jihadist supporters speculate that a group may be responsible. Many users have expressed confidence that an Islamic state could be a group for the massacre.
They used Arabic hashtags, which translates to “Paris in flames” and “caliphate state affects France.”
SITE said that account also circulated photos of the attacks, and one about the channel-IS accused France of sending warplanes to bomb Syria, and said that “today he’s drinking from the same cup.”
12:25 am
French police official says top officials, including President Francois Hollande were headed to a concert hall, where the Bataclan were taken hostage.
Another official, at least 100 people dead in the hall. Sturm finished the police on the spot early in the morning on Saturday, leaving at least two attackers dead, officials said.
The officials were not authorized to be called as the operation continues.
12:20 am
French police official says at least 100 people were killed in a Paris concert hall, where the attackers took hostages. The hostage-taking was one of a series of at least six attacks across the French capital.
12:10 am
French official says the country’s state of emergency is in force and that the president Francois Hollande cancels his trip to the G-20 meeting in Turkey.
Hollande was to leave on Saturday at a meeting in Turkey, which was supposed to focus mostly on growing fears of terrorism carried out by Islamic extremists.
The official, who was not authorized to be named, said that the government will hold a meeting of the NSDC in the morning.
12:00 am
Two faces of the Paris police say security forces have ended their assault on the concert hall filled with hostages, killing at least two attackers. No official could be named, referring to the continuing operations throughout the city.
One official described the “massacre” in the building, saying that the attackers threw explosives at the hostages. Both said they expected the death toll of victims grow.
11:45 pm
World leaders expressed shock at the violence in Paris.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was “deeply shocked by the news and photos that reached us from Paris.” German leader made a statement that her thoughts were with the victims of “an apparent terrorist attack.”
NATO Secretary General said that he was “deeply shocked by the terrible attacks in Paris.”
Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement Twitter, which “We stand together with the people #France. Terrorism has never been a victory for democracy.”
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned the “despicable acts of terrorism” in Paris, demanding the immediate release of hostages held in numerous theater Bataclan.
11:35 pm
Three police officials confirmed that the security forces launched an offensive in the concert hall in Paris, where the hostages were taken.
None of the officials could not be named while discussing the current operation, which involved several officials said dozens of hostages.
The Paris prefecture of police told residents to stay at home and avoid going out if it is not absolutely necessary.
11:30 pm
Automatic gunfire and explosions rang from the field of music hall in Paris, where police say people hostage.
Dozens of police officers surrounded Bataclan concert hall and sirens wailing throughout the neighborhood.
The shooting began shortly after French President Francois Hollande said the security forces launched an offensive to one of several sites targeted attacks Friday night around Paris.
11:20 pm
Police union official said there were two suicide attacks and explosions near the National Stadium, where France and Germany played a friendly match.
Officer Gregory Goupil Alliance of the National Police, whose district includes the stadium, said there were at least three dead in attacks near the stadium, next to the two entrances and restaurant McDonalds.
He said that the explosions set off simultaneously. He did not provide more details.
11:10 pm
Although no one has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Paris, some experts say that terrorism is an Islamic state group most likely responsible.
Brian Michael Jenkins, a terrorism expert and senior adviser to the president of the corporation RAND, said the extremist group is clearly the name at the top of each list “He said it was because the tactics used -“. Several attackers in coordinated attacks in several places, “- echoed the recommendations, published in the online magazine extremist group,
James Woolsey, former CIA director in 1993-195 and currently chancellor at the World Policy Institute, also told the BBC he suspected Islamic state, because the nature of the coordinated attacks require government planning style.
11:05 pm
US President Barack Obama calls for an attack on Paris’ outrageous attempt to intimidate the civilian population “and vowing to do everything possible to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Obama said he would not speculate about who was responsible.
He called the attack “a heartbreaking situation” and “an attack on all of humanity.”
Obama was informed of the attacks on Friday its counter-terrorism advisor to Lisa Monaco.
The attacks come as the president prepares for two trips abroad. He is scheduled to leave Saturday for the nine-day trip to Turkey, the Philippines and Malaysia. He is due to travel to Paris for talks on climate change at the end of the month.
11:00 pm
French President Francois Hollande said he was closing the country’s borders and declare a state of emergency after dozens of people were killed in a series of unprecedented attacks.
Hollande, in a televised address to his people, said the nation to stand firm and united against the attackers.
He said security forces stormed one of the sites affected by the attacks on Friday, without elaborating.
“This is a horror,” he said.
10:50 pm
Prime Minister David Cameron said he was “shocked” by the Paris attacks and violence.
Cameron said on Twitter “Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do everything we can to help.”
French police say at least 35 have been killed in several acts of violence took place in Paris on Friday night, including restaurants shootings and hostage-taking in the musical theater.
10:40 pm
The official White House says President Barack Obama was informed of the attacks in Paris.
The official says the adviser for combating terrorism Lisa Monaco informed the president. The official was not authorized to speak about a private conversation, and asked for anonymity.
Obama is scheduled to travel to Paris at the end of the month to attend the United Nations conference on climate change.
10:35 pm
Hundreds of people have shed area Stade de France after a number of explosions were heard during a friendly match between the French and German football teams.
Stadium announcer made a statement over the loudspeaker after the game, telling fans to avoid certain outputs “of the events in the street,” without going into details.
Initially, prompting some panic, but then the crowd was just stunned, hugging each other and looking at their phones with the latest news of violence.
Many were not hesitant to leave amid uncertainty after deadly attacks in France in the last decade.
10:22 pm
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff says it’s too early to know exactly what is going on in Paris.
Social media posts of alleged supporters of ISIS may mean that “there was a group waiting for this, but it may be a group to watch,” Chertoff said in an interview with MSNBC Friday night.
“I do not think we can say this proves anything, but, again, supports the idea that this is terrorism,” Chertoff said.
Jon Cohen, a former coordinator for counter-terrorism Department of Homeland Security, said there are several scenes of attack and at the same time suggested that a coordinated effort to “send a message”, and raises pressing problems of terror, including other cities in Europe and potentially in the United States as Well. He said that both al-Qaida and ISIS, have relied on a strategy of coordinated attacks in the past.
10:14 pm
Police official in Paris said that at least 100 hostages in the theater of Paris following the shooting and explosions at two sites in the city.
Several officials, including one health official, put the death toll at between 35 to 40 people.
All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly named according to police policy.
10:10 pm
Officials of the Department of Homeland Security US monitoring of terrorist attacks in Paris, said that there is no known, is a real threat against the United States.
DHS officials are in contact with foreign partners amid reports of several shootings and bombings in Paris.
Police in France say at least 26 people were killed and the situation is hostage being in the theater.
10:00 pm
Two police say at least 26 people were killed in shootings and explosions around Paris, in the deadly violence in France during the last decade.
One of the police officers said 11 people were killed in a Paris restaurant in the 10th District, and about 15 were killed in the theater Bataclan, where hostage taking is underway.
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