Minister Dion Appalled by Attacks in Paris (Embassy of Canada in France)
(Source: Embassy of Canada in France) November 13, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the...
View ArticleThai taxi driver arrested after Australian assaulted
Bangkok: Thai police have arrested a Thai taxi driver after he assaulted an Australian man preparing to travel home to attend a relative's funeral. The Australian, John Schofield, was dropped off by...
View ArticleParis Terror Attacks Activate Facebook “Safety Check” Feature
Facebook has enabled the “safety check” in light of the Paris terror attacks that left at least 140 dead on Friday night. People in the affected area can...
View ArticleFacebook activates Paris safety check following terror attacks
Facebook has activated its "safety check" feature in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris on Friday. The feature, which has previously been used in natural disasters, allows people in the affected...
View ArticleSome airline flights still landing in Paris after France closes borders
France has closed its borders and called in its military in response to a series of attacks on Paris that has left dozens dead. President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency in an address...
View ArticleWorld’s leaders condemn Paris attacks
President Barack Obama is calling the attacks on Paris "outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians" and is vowing to do whatever it takes to help bring the perpetrators to justice. Speaking to...
View ArticleIndonesia condemns Paris attacks, no Indonesian casualties reported yet
The Indonesian government has condemned a string of attacks reported to have killed at least 100 people in Paris, France and has urged Indonesians living there to remain...
View ArticlePhilippines vows 'higher' APEC summit security after Paris attacks
The Philippines Saturday vowed "higher security" for world leaders at an economic summit in Manila next week after a series of bombings and shootings left more than 120 dead in Paris. US President...
View ArticleUse Facebook To Say You're 'Safe' During Events Like Paris Attacks
People near the Paris terror attacks can mark themselves as "safe" on Facebook using a feature launched last year. If you want to let your Facebook friends know that...
View ArticleNo reports of Chinese fatalities in Paris attacks, but Hong Kong Chief...
As of 8.30am, there was no reports of Chinese casualties, state-run Xinhua news agency said, citing the Chinese embassy in the French capital. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department said it had not yet...
View ArticleFrance to keep airports open, flights, rail services continue
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry said airports in the country would remain open and flights and rail services would continue despite co-ordinate attacks across Paris. "Airports continue to...
View ArticleDetroit music artists in Paris safe; fliers face delays
The impact of the terror attacks in Paris on Friday was felt by Metro Detroiters in the French capital or planning trips there. A techno music event featuring artists with Detroit ties was canceled...
View ArticleAsian Leaders Condemn Paris Attacks Ahead of G-20, APEC Summits
Asian leaders condemned the wave of deadly attacks in Paris Friday night that left at least 120 people dead, while placing regional authorities on security alert ahead of international summits...
View ArticleMFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the multiple attacks...
(Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore) In response to media queries on the multiple attacks in Paris, the MFA Spokesman said: Singapore strongly condemns the multiple...
View ArticleParis attacks: Malcolm Turnbull calls the Paris assault the 'work of the devil'
BERLIN: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has sought to reassure Australians in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, which he has described as an assault on all humanity and "the work of the devil"....
View ArticleAt least 140 killed in Paris attacks
Over 100 people have been killed in shootings and explosions around Paris, many of them in a popular concert hall where patrons were taken hostage, police and medical officials said. A police official...
View ArticleMore than 120 people killed in Paris 'terror' attacks
PARIS: Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium at locations across Paris on Friday, killing at least 120 people in what a shaken President Francois Hollande called...
View ArticleParis attacks: Julie Bishop says no Australians confirmed killed or injured
No Australians have been confirmed killed or injured in the Paris attacks at this stage, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says. Ms Bishop has spoken with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, other members of...
View ArticleStatement – Paris terrorist attack (Prime Minister of Australia)
(Source: Prime Minister of Australia) Yet again we have seen a shocking terrorist attack in Paris. France, the home of freedom, has been assaulted by terrorists determined to attack and suppress...
View ArticleFacebook sets up safety check for Paris friends
Facebook launched a check-in feature to let people know that friends in Paris were safe after a series of bombings and shootings in the French capital...
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