A terrorist attack in the French capital, Paris, has left over 120 people dead and about 280 injured.
People bring flowers to the embassies of France all over the world.
The victims were killed and injured in multiple gun and bomb attacks by members of the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist sect.
Here are pictures from the scene, they tell a sad tale of the terror that has befallen the people of France.
People have been advised to stay indoors, as troops have been dispatched to some areas. All the borders are closed.
Francois Hollande, the French president, attended the concert hall shortly after the attack ended. The state of emergency has been declared, as Hollande has termed the attack an act of war.
Over 128 people lost their lives in the attack. Some barely escaped the hostage situation by a hairs breath.
Several gunmen opened fire with Kalashnikov rifles at the Petit Cambodge restaurant in the 11th district, leaving many dead and others injured.
The ambulance services had a filled day, having to rush many who were severely injured to the hospital
French fire brigade members gave assistance to injured people near the concert hall.
There were police officials lined outside of the stadium following explosions in the area.
Fans got into the centre of the pitch, following blasts just out the stadium.
Another attack took place near the Stade de France stadium, where France were playing Germany in an international friendly match
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There was a great pandemonium as the attacks took place almost simultaneously.
Following the Paris attack, the World Trade Center (WTC) building in New York was lit with the colours of the French flag as a sign of solidarity.
In reaction to the sad event, President Obama said: “We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the people of France need.”
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