Explosions and shootings in Paris

[Donnainnj]

Not much info yet, but seems to have just happened. 60 hostages being held. Not getting much online yet.

 

[Donnainnj]

http://www.cnn.com/

 

[glaserjm]

What I'm reading is three separate incidents, at least 18 confirmed dead and 7 confirmed wounded. Explosions have been reported at the national stadium where France was playing Germany in soccer and hostages are being held at a theater. The third incident was a restaurant where a shooter with an AK-47 opened fire and is apparently still on the loose.

 

[Donnainnj]

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/1...shootout-and-explosion-in-paris/?intcmp=hpbt1

 

[TLSnell1981]

@ least 26 dead. Anyone claiming responsibility?

 

[srferson]

Okay, here is my question...

What is WRONG with some people!?

 

[kirbydog48]

French President was in soccer stadium, left safely. Most violence happened in 10th arrondissement.

 

[Donnainnj]

Not that I have seen yet. (Claimed responsibility) http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203

 

[Geoff_M]

@ least 26 dead. Anyone claiming responsibility?

UK Telegraph reports gunmen were shouting "Allah Akbar", if that gives you any clues... again...

 

[wilkeliza]

Absolutely terrifying. I can't imagine what it is like to be involved in this. It isn't like Paris is in a 3rd world country, this is happening in a country that should have great counter terrorism.

 

[Geoff_M]

Not that I have seen yet. (Claimed responsibility) http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203

Live blog:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...227/Paris-shooting-Many-feared-dead-live.html

 

[glaserjm]

Complete speculation on my part, but the timing with the death of Jihadi John earlier today is interesting.

 

[wilkeliza]

Complete speculation on my part, but the timing with the death of Jihadi John earlier today is interesting.

Why France though? That was an American Airstrike.

 

[BadPinkTink]

11 dead at a Korean restaurant near former Charlie Ebdo offices, 15 dead and approx 100 hostages , still ongoing at Paris Bataclan concert hall, explosions outside Stade de France, attempted suicade bombs , all within few minutes of each other.

Im watching www.sky.com/news who have live feed from Paris media

 

[glaserjm]

Why France though? That was an American Airstrike.

It may have been logistically easier for them to strike in France today. Again, it is speculation, but it is not uncommon for general "western" targets to be struck to make a point, even if that specific target had nothing to do with the original event.

 

[manning]

And we are going to accept a large number of Syrian refugees without vetting?

Reminds of History. The one about the Trojan Horse.

 

[wilkeliza]

And we are going to accept a large number of Syrian refugees without vetting?

Reminds of History. The one about the Trojan Horse.

I understand speculation at this point but you have no basis that it had anything to do with Syrian refugees. 99% of refugees are trying to get away from the very same things.

 

[Tiffylv]

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[Geoff_M]

I understand speculation at this point but you have no basis that it had anything to do with Syrian refugees. 99% of refugees are trying to get away from the very same things.

Agreed that it's unlikely related to Syrians, there's plenty of other potential jihadists there already.

 

[Praying Colonel]