Shootings and explosions in Paris

[Barrister]

Paris shootings in city centre and explosion at Stade de France
6 minutes ago
From the section Europe
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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.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203

[Syt]

Newspaper Liberation reports at least 18 dead.

[mongers]

A witness is reporting hearing gunshots nearby, some distance from the restaurant and the stadium. He says this was in the Rue de Charon (sp?) in the 11th and there were several sustained bursts,  perhaps police engaging with a suspect. 

[lustindarkness]

here we go again.

[Barrister]

Agence France-Presse (sounds official, never heard of them) reporting hostages taken at a concert hall.

https://twitter.com/AFP

[mongers]

Possible IS revenge for today's setbacks in Iraq/Syria with the loss of Sinjar town and the elimination of 'Jihadi John'

[Barrister]

Possible IS revenge for today's setbacks in Iraq/Syria with the loss of Sinjar town and the elimination of 'Jihadi John'

This sounds reasonably well-planned out - you don't throw something like this together in a day.

[mongers]

Police confirm at least 18 killed.

A reputable French magazine/news journalist says:

Agnes Poirier
@AgnesCPoirier    5m
3 separate attacks in #Paris now. On going. Hostages at Bataclan theatre, shootout rue de Charonne, 3 explosions near Stade France.18 deads

Incidentally BB, how could you not have heard of AFP, famous, famous news agency/wire service. UK Reuters seem to be slow on this breaking news.

[Barrister]

Police confirm at least 18 killed.

A reputable French magazine/news journalist says:

Agnes Poirier
@AgnesCPoirier    5m
3 separate attacks in #Paris now. On going. Hostages at Bataclan theatre, shootout rue de Charonne, 3 explosions near Stade France.18 deads

Incidentally BB, how could you not have heard of AFP, famous, famous news agency/wire service. UK Reuters seem to be slow on this breaking news.

Because I can't speak or read French.

[katmai]

Theater is where Eagles of Death Metal were playing apparently.

[Syt]

Because I can't speak or read French.

They're the 3rd largest news group in the world (behind Reuters and AP, I think?), and they're sourced by many media in English and German as well.

[Grey Fox]

Agence France-Presse (sounds official, never heard of them) reporting hostages taken at a concert hall.

https://twitter.com/AFP

Really? AFP is one the biggest news agency in the world. Top 3 along with AP & Reuters.

Beatean by 50 seconds.

[Richard Hakluyt]

Well now folks, there are worse things in the world than BB not having heard of AFP.

[Crazy_Ivan80]

say goodbye to Schengen.

[Admiral Yi]

say goodbye to Schengen.

What's the connection?