At least 18 reported dead in Paris attacks
Associated Press
Published November 13, 2015
DEVELOPING – As many as 18 people were killed in twin Paris attacks Friday, multiple news agencies reported. At the same time, there was a report that hostages had been taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, according to police.
The attacks involved a shootout in a Paris restaurant and an explosion in a bar near a Paris stadium. It was unclear if they were linked.
Sky News, the BBC and AFP all reported at least 18 dead, with Sky quoting a French television station.
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Police officials in France say there has been an explosion in a bar near a Paris stadium and a shootout in a Paris restaurant.
BFM television says 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.
One of the police officials said there was a separate explosion near the Stade de France north of Paris. It was unclear if the events were linked.
Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to be publicly named.
EDIT 1: At least 100 reported dead added onto the reported 60+.
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Now over 60 confirmed dead