Gunmen and bombers kill over 120 in Paris in multiple attacks

In France, at least 120 people have been killed in multiple shootings in the capital, Paris, and explosions outside the national stadium - Stade de France. French media say, at least 15 people have been killed near the Bataclan arts centre, where up to 60 people are reportedly being held hostage. Some spectators fled the venue after police stormed it. Reports suggested gunmen shot many there. President Francois Hollande has declared a State of Emergency. He has ordered all France's borders closed. Paris authorities have asked people to stay indoors. Three explosions were reported outside a bar near the Stade de France. France were hosting Germany in a friendly match. It has now ended. Elsewhere, at least one man opened fire at a restaurant in the 11th district of the city, causing several several casualties. Police have sealed off the area.

US President Barack Obama, speaking to reporters in Washington, called the attacks on Paris "outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians" and vowed to do whatever it takes to help bring the perpetrators to justice.

Earlier yesterday, two explosions were heard outside the Stade de



France stadium north of Paris during a France-Germany friendly football match. A police union official said there were two suicide attacks and a bombing that killed at least three people.

The official, Gregory Goupil of the Alliance Police Nationale, whose region includes the area of the stadium, said explosions went off simultaneously near two entrances and a McDonalds.

The attack comes as France has heightened security measures ahead of a major global climate conference that starts in two weeks, out of fear of violent protests and potential terrorist attacks. Hollande canceled a planned trip to this weekend's G-20 summit in Turkey, which was to focus in large part on growing fears of terrorism carried out by Islamic extremists.

The attacks come weeks before global leaders gather in Paris for talks on an UN-sponsored conference on climate change issues.