Statement – Paris terrorist attack (Australian Government)
(Source: Australian Government) 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 freedom not...
View ArticleNo Australians reported killed or injured in series of shootings and blasts...
The Australian foreign minister says it is unclear who was behind the attacks, but that it has all the hallmarks of ‘Isil, Daesh and similar organisations’...
View ArticleParis attacks: Travel advice to Australians
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has urged Australians in Paris to avoid public places following terror attacks. In its latest travel advice, DFAT says further violent incidents could occur,...
View ArticleThe Latest: Germany ramps up border checks after attacks
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 6:45 p.m. Germany's top security official says the country has ramped up border controls with France after...
View ArticleParis attacks reaction: India condemns 'barbaric' attacks
PARIS (AP) -- World leaders are reacting to the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II. Some of their comments: INDIAN PRIME MINISTER Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a visit to...
View ArticleThe Latest: Chile says 3 citizens killed in Paris attacks
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 1:33 p.m. Chile's Foreign Ministry says three Chilean citizens were killed in the terrorist attacks that...
View ArticleTravelers report long queues at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris
Travelers at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport are sharing reports of long waiting times as France's security tightened in the wake of the terrorists attacks in Paris Friday. "I've been in the queues...
View ArticleParis attacks reaction: Pakistan 'strongly' condemns attack
PARIS (AP) -- World leaders are reacting to the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II. Some of their comments: PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY Pakistan said it "strongly" condemns the...
View ArticleThe Latest: European Union calls for minute of silence
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 6:05 p.m. The leaders of the European Union nations are calling for a minute of silence across the 28-nation...
View ArticleThe Latest: Searches, reported arrest in Belgian capital
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 5:35 p.m. Belgian media are reporting police searches and at least one arrest connected to the Paris attacks...
View ArticleThe Latest: 129 dead, 352 injured in Paris terror attacks
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 7:15 p.m. Paris prosecutor Francois Molins says 129 people were killed in the Paris terror attacks and 352...
View ArticleParis attacks reaction: Nordic governments condemn attacks
PARIS (AP) -- World leaders are reacting to the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II. Some of their comments: NORDIC GOVERNMENTS, SWEDISH KING Nordic governments have condemned the...
View ArticleThe Latest: London reviews plans to thwart firearms attacks
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 5:30 p.m. London's Police chief says authorities will review their approach to a firearms attack following...
View ArticleIS claims responsibility for Paris terror attacks
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the series of attacks targeting young concert-goers, soccer fans and Parisians enjoying a Friday night out at popular nightspots killed...
View ArticleThe Latest: Police say 1 suicide bomber had Syrian passport
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 1:00 p.m. Two French police officials say a Syrian passport was found on the body of one of the suicide bombers who...
View ArticleThe Latest: Foo Fighters cancel European concert dates
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 5:10 p.m. The Foo Fighters are canceling the rest of their European tour following the deadly attacks in...
View ArticleNo Kiwis killed in Paris attacks
There are no Kiwis amongst the deceased in Paris following terror attacks, the Government says. Some 307 New Zealanders are registered as being in France. At least 120 people died in the attacks...
View ArticleThe Latest: Air France flight evacuated in Amsterdam
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 5 p.m. An Air France flight from Amsterdam to Paris has been evacuated at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport after...
View ArticleThe Latest: Olympic president condemns attacks
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): The president of the International Olympic Committee says the terrorist attacks in Paris are "an attack on humanity and...
View ArticleFlights to and from Paris continue with some delays
Airlines continued to operate flights to Paris on Saturday, but the terror attacks in the French capital left tourists and business travelers wondering whether to cancel upcoming trips. The attacks...
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