Paris
Attacks: 127 Dead After 'Terrorists' Using Suicide Vests Stage Multiple Attacks
and Take Hostages
French President Francois Hollande said
at least 127 were killed on Friday in a series of six coordinated attacks in Paris that he described as
an "act of war" -- blaming ISIS for the violence that included
shootings, explosions and a hostage situation at a concert hall.
"And
when faced with war, the country must take appropriate decisions,"
Hollande said on Saturday. "An act committed by a terrorist army, DAESH
[ISIS], against what we are, a free country that speaks together with the
planet."
Three
days of national mourning in France has been declared, according to the French
president.
Eight
attackers are dead, and seven died detonating suicide vests, according to
Agence France-Presse, citing police. A Syrian passport was found on the body of
an attacker near one of the attack sites, the Stade de France stadium, police
told ABC News.
French
police said they believed all of the attackers involved in the shootings and
bombings were dead, but authorities were searching for accomplices.
Three
hundred people were hospitalized, according to Paris medical authorities, including 80 people in
life-threatening condition and 177 in somewhat critical condition. Forty three
witnesses were also admitted, medical authorities said, adding that 53 people
have since been discharged.
Americans
were among those injured, according to the State Department.
"The
U.S. government is working closely with French authorities to identify American
victims," said Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner. "We are aware there
are Americans among the injured, and are offering them the full range of consular assistance."
According to Agence France-Presse,
citing a police source, three of the attackers at the concert hall died when
they detonated their suicide belts as police closed in. A fourth was shot dead
by police. AFP said that three more attackers were dead outside the Stade de
France soccer stadium and one on a street in eastern Paris.
In
the wake of the attacks, Hollande said he was imposing border checks and declaring a state of
emergency. Anyone deemed dangerous could be placed
under house arrest. Hollande called the attacks "unprecedented" and President Obama called them
an attack "on all of humanity."
The
two leaders shared a phone call on Friday evening where Obama expressed his condolences. "The President reiterated the United States'
steadfast, unwavering support for the people of
France, our oldest ally and friend, and reaffirmed the offer of any necessary support to
the French investigation," the White House said.
In
a tweet, the Elysee Palace said: "terrorists capable of such atrocities should know that they will
face a determined and united France."
what :a terror attack happen in Paris
who : attacker ,police ,syrian
where : Paris ,France
when : Nov 14, 2015,
why : not given
how : the attackers attack many palces in Paris with guns and finally some
of them suicide to kill more people
*keyword:
coordinated(adj.)協同
hospitalize(v.)就醫
consular(adj.)領事的
imposing(adj.)莊嚴的;給人深刻印象的
deem(v.)認為;持某種看法
unprecedented(adj.)空前的
condolence(n.)哀悼
reiterate(v.)反覆地說;重申
unwavering(adj.)不動搖的;堅定的
reaffirm(v.)重申
atrocity(n.)兇惡;殘暴;暴行
