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[davepoobond]

I'm confused by the closing borders thing. My mother is flying to Paris tomorrow, does that mean the flight is canceled or what?

if she isn't a French citizen, most likely she isn't getting in.

 

[Joni]

I'm confused by the closing borders thing. My mother is flying to Paris tomorrow, does that mean the flight is canceled or what?

There will be border checks probably which should allow passage of EU citizens.

 

[JaseMath]

This is so fucked up.
Is this a planned attack?

Pretty obvious that's what it is.

 

[acrid]

Any more info on the possible shootings at the Louvre, or was that BS?

 

[The Lamonster]

CNN just reported there are hostages posting on social media, begging authorities to raid the theater because the hostage takers are "slaughtering them one-by-one."

God, I pray that isn't true.

This is the worst thing I've heard yet. Fuck.

 

[Captain Smoker]

Is there a simple summary of what's happening here? Lots of complex and confusing moment to moment coverage.

Several shootings in Paris and a taking of hostages (~100 people) in a theater in Paris.

At least 40 people are dead.

 

[kirblar]

I'm confused by the closing borders thing. My mother is flying to Paris tomorrow, does that mean the flight is canceled or what?

I believe it refers to their physical borders. There's a good chance that flight gets cancelled though.

 

[wild wild rice]

does anyone have a good English stream i can watch? it doesnt have to be free.

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-...ng&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

 

[Yawnier]

Whoa wow, when was the last time France closed their borders?

 

[Regulus Tera]

@sethporges

If in #Paris, stay the F away from canal side of La République area. A man w AK-47 just gunned down multiple people & on run. Yes I'm okay

@sethporges

Sounded like maybe five shots. Reports are it was a Kalishnikov/AK-47 in a restaurant. Right by McDonald's on Quai de Valmy by canal

 

[Mecha]

This is so fucked up.
Is this a planned attack?

There's absolutely no way that this isn't planned.

 

[Corpsepyre]

Fucking shit. I read that they attacked some death meta gig going on as well?!?!

 

[GhostWriter24]

This is so fucked up.
Is this a planned attack?

Absolutely. This was highly coordinated.

 

[shaowebb]

COMPLETE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR ALL OF FRANCE.

All borders closed. This is from President Hollande for those that missed it as these posts flew by so fast.

 

[ClosingADoor]

simplify it to 3 words

Check this http://www.bustle.com/articles/1237...o-protected-areas-in-the-midst-of-the-attacks

Hashtag #PorteOuverte seem to be people taking in others in Paris for safety.

 

[trh]

François Hollande: Military reinforcements coming in. We know who the terrorists are. The attacks are still going on.

not surprising that they know, but still interesting

 

[Jezbollah]

Going for a night out in London tomorrow and honestly considering cancelling that.

I think you're overreacting.

 

[Lender]

I thought I was missing something, but border closure during an active emergency seems routine.

Were they closed during the Hebdo attacks? I can't remember.

 

[Kathian]

French question must be why not London and the answers have to be borders I guess.

 

[daviyoung]

This is so fucked up.
Is this a planned attack?

absolutely

 

[LQX]

Wow. According to CNN they are still killing hostages?

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Fuck this is just terrible.

 

[SRG01]

I have a friend that lives in Paris, but she isn't online. It says that she has been on FB so hopefully she's alright :/

 

[vpance]

6-8 attackers in the theater via CNN

 

[Walpurgis]

This is so fucked up.
Is this a planned attack?

Yes.

 

[Osahi]

I'm confused by the closing borders thing. My mother is flying to Paris tomorrow, does that mean the flight is canceled or what?

No. I don't think so. But extra checks probably. Usually there are none within Europe

 

[Lashley]

Wow. According to CNN they are still killing hostages?

CNN know fuck all.

They're fear mongering, as per usual.

 

[Maninthemirror]

No, sorry i don't think so. Attacking bad ideas is never a mistake. The only positive outcome from any of this is religion ending all over the world.

Yes attack the bad ideas. Should we kill the constitution of the us because tea party likes to use it to plan a shift to right wing us politics ? Please

 

[ElTorro]

https://twitter.com/rebeccakesby1/status/665302185844932609

She is a BBC journalist.

 

[-x.Red.x-]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y60wDzZt8yg

Thank you

stay strong France

 

[Chariot]

Holy shit. My god.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

Why haven't RAID gone into the theater yet if they are getting live reports of people being executed

 

[Palette Swap]

Any more info on the possible shootings at the Louvre, or was that BS?

Considering no local media have picked it and the Louvre is closed (it's midnight), that was bullshit.

Edit: "near Louvre/Pompidou" could be from the Les Halles shooting.

 

[Cub3h]

Border being closed? It's way too late but it's a start, Europe is under siege. I fear this is the end of Schengen.

 

[Tony Rocky Horror]

does anyone have a good English stream i can watch? it doesnt have to be free.

Hearing Sky News is pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y60wDzZt8yg

Also, this Reddit Live post has a ton of updates: https://www.reddit.com/live/vwwmdb26t78v

 

[entremet]

First time state of emergency has been declared for the entire mainland.

Crazy. Not even in the two WW?

 

[JaseMath]

https://twitter.com/rebeccakesby1/status/665302185844932609

She is a BBC journalist.

Come on. This is completely ridiculous WTF

 

[Vire]

6-8 attackers in the theater via CNN

my god, this is the most terrifying thing imaginable. Literally attacking every asset of freedom around the city.

I will never understand..

 

[Putosaure]

Wow. According to CNN they are still killing hostages?

Maybe. Here in Paris, no media are covering this. I'm doubtful.

 

[kitch9]

French question must be why not London and the answers have to be borders I guess.

Paris is iconic, similar to London.

Out of the two Paris would be the easiest to sneak a load of military ordinance into.

They would probably have preferred London I guess.

 

[KHarvey16]

Were they closed during the Hebdo attacks? I can't remember.

I don't think a state of emergency was declared then.

 

[Turkoop]

there must be dozens of terrorists who planned that

 

[acrid]

Considering no local media have picked it and the Louvre is closed (it's midnight), that was bullshit.

Thank you

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Can someone European explain the significance of closed borders? I assume it has a lot to do with Europe's generally open borders, but it seems like that's a logical reaction to an attack of this magnitude.

That and for a modern European nation that is a logistical nightmare that you only undertake during an absolute crisis. That means no planes, no cars, no ferries, no trains, all of it is shut down from crossing the border. Something like it hasn't happened since the Iron Curtain went up.

 

[Iceternal]

I'm french ....and horrified

 

[GeordieMark]

This is terrifying. I can't believe it's even happening.

 

[Saint Gregory]

Still getting caught up but this is so sickening. I'll never understand as long as I live what is accomplished by slaughtering unarmed people.

 

[Kathian]

Paris is iconic, similar to London.

Out of the two Paris would be the easiest to sneak a load of military ordinance into.

Only due to borders though which is my point and I guess the French governments.

 

[OriginalThinking]

Border being closed? It's way too late but it's a start, Europe is under siege. I fear this is the end of Schengen.

Europe is not under siege. This is a terrible incident, don't jump to Ill thought out conclusions.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Border being closed? It's way too late but it's a start, Europe is under siege. I fear this is the end of Schengen.

Yeah even in the US we now have to have a passport to get into Canada and vice versa. We never had to do that pre-9/11