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Germany: Paris attacks were 'aimed against us all' - Merkel
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14.11.2015
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a press conference in Berlin, Saturday, following multiple attacks across the French capital, which left at least 127 dead and 200 injured. Merkel expressed her deep condolences to the whole French nation and called the attacks an "attack on freedom," adding that it "was not only aimed at Paris, it was aimed against us all. And it struck all of us, that is why we are going to give a unified answer." The German Chancellor offered unity with France to respond to the attacks, saying "Your German friends empathise with you, we cry with you. We will help, together, to lead the fight against those who have carried out such horrible acts." At least 127 people were killed and more than 200 left injured after a series of coordinated attacks were carried out at six different locations across Paris on Friday evening. Eighty-seven people were killed after gunmen opened fire during a concert at the Bataclan theatre, taking dozens hostage before detonating suicide bombs. Police stormed the venue, freeing the hostages and killing one of the attackers. Up to 40 other people were killed in attacks at the French national stadium and a string of popular bars and restaurants. Authorities say that at least three people were killed after three suicide bombers detonated explosives in the vicinity of the Stade de France as the French and German national football teams were playing a friendly match. French President Francois Hollande and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier were at the match at the time of the attack and had to be evacuated from the stadium. Dozens more were killed after gunmen carried out attacks on two bars and two restaurants in the 10th and 11th districts of Paris. Authorities say that eight attackers were killed - seven detonating suicide bombs and one shot dead by security forces in the Bataclan. French police are now searching for any other possible attackers or accomplices. Hollande described the attacks as an act of terrorism and has declared a state of emergency in France.
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