Police officials in France on Friday reported a shootout in a Paris restaurant and an explosion in a bar near a Paris stadium. At least 149 people have been confirmed dead. Prosecutor says five of the attackers may have died in attacks across city.
It was unclear if the events were linked. Seven places have been attacked.
French President Francois Hollande has declared an emergency in the country and has closed borders. (Read the full text of his televised address.)
The police siege at the Bataclan concert hall where civilians were held hostage is now over. According to local media reports, two of the attackers were killed. Reports suggest about 100 people were killed at the theatre alone. These numbers are yet to be confirmed by French authorities.
Shooting at the Bataclan began one hour into the concert of a California rock group called Eagles of Death Metal, BFM TV said, adding that one or two people came in and began shooting in the air.
The shooting took place in a restaurant in the 10th arrondissement of the capital.
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.
US President Barack Obama addressed the media soon after. Obama said that the US stands with France and will do whatever is necessary to help the French and fight terrorism. Obama also called the attack an attempt to terrorise innocent civilians.
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.
The restaurant targeted Friday, Le Carillon, is in the same general neighbourhood as the Charlie Hebdo offices.
(With inputs from agencies)
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