World leaders responded with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night, though there was little action any could immediately take.
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement condemning "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attacks" involving assailants using guns and bombs on several venues, including the national sports stadium and a major music venue.
French police say crowd at Republique Plaza apparently panicked after hearing firecrackers: Associated Press
A lot of commotion on a street of Paris, police cleared the area. Sounds of ambulance being heard.
Authorities clear Paris's Republique plaza, which was filled with mourners, no reason given, reports Associated Press
U2 pays tribute to Paris cictims outside the Bataclan theatre
Irish band U2 lead singer Bono, guitarist The Edge, drummer Larry Mullen Jr and bass player Adam Clayton pay homage to attacks' victims near the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, a day after a series of coordinated attacks in and around Paris. U2 has canceled two sold-out concerts in Paris, including one to be broadcast live on November 14, and Foo Fighters cut short their tour after attacks that killed at least 129 people.
Hezbollah chief in Lebanon denounces Paris attacks
- Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Saturday he "strongly" condemned the Islamic State group's deadly attacks that killed at least 129 people in Paris.
- "We, Hezbollah, express our strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack by the criminals of Daesh in Paris," he said in a televised address, using the Arabic acronym for ISIS.
Paris attacks 'crimes against humanity': Iran president- Hassan Rouhani postponed Saturday what would have been the first visit to Europe by an Iranian president in 10 years after attacks in Paris he described as "crimes against humanity".
- Mr Rouhani had been due to hold talks in Rome on Saturday with Pope Francis as well as Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi before travelling on to the French capital.
- Mr Rouhani sent a message of condolence to French President Francois Hollande on the shootings and bombings in Paris that killed at least 128 people, Iran's official IRNA news agency reported.
Paris Attacks: What Happens Next?
The Paris attacks were unprecedented in their scale in France and shocking in their method. The repercussions are likely to be wide and long-lasting.
G20 Summit leaders likely to issue statement on fighting terrorism tomorrow in the wake of Paris attacks
Palestinian groups Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn Paris attacks:
- Two Palestinian Islamist groups today condemned the Paris attacks that killed at least 128 people, officials in both organisations said.
- Senior figures in Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip but is considered by the US and EU to be a "terrorist" group, and Islamic Jihad criticised the killings that rocked the French capital late Friday.
Paris attacks: What we know so far:
US President Barack Obama will participate as planned in Paris climate talks: US official
UN climate conference to go ahead near Paris despite attacks: France
France-bound plane evacuated at Schiphol airport after 'threats': Agence France-Presse
U2 Cancel Paris Concert After Attacks
Irish rock band U2 canceled a Paris concert planned for today following a series of attacks in the French capital which killed more than 120 people.
'Poland won't accept refugees after Paris attacks'
Poland will not take in refugees under a hotly contested EU programme to distribute them among member states because of the Paris attacks, the country's incoming European affairs minister said today.
Gulf countries condemn Paris attacks
- Saudi Arabia on Saturday led Gulf states in condemning the gun and bomb attacks that have left more than 120 people dead in Paris.
- "I wanted to express our condolences to the government and people of France for the heinous terrorist attacks that took place yesterday which are in violation and contravention of all ethics, morals and religions," Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said. The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, also condemned Friday night's attacks as "heinous crimes"
- The Qatari foreign ministry condemned the "armed attacks and bombings" in a statement cited by official agency QNA.
- There were also condemnations from Bahrain and Kuwait, and from Abdellatif Zayani, the head of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which also includes Oman.
Queen Elizabeth II expressed her shock and grief over Paris attacks. 
In a message to President Francois Hollande, the Queen and Prince Philip said, "We send out our most sincere condolences to you, the families of those who have died and the French people."
Syrian passport found on body of one of the suicide bombers outside Paris stadium, say police officials: Associated Press
President Bashar al-Assad says Paris attacks result of French policy in Syria, reports Agence France-Presse
Islamic State claims responsibility for Paris attacks that killed over 120 people, release statement
My heart is filled with sadness due to what happened in Paris. This was an attack on entire humanity & humanitarian forces, says PM Narendra Modi in London.
French President Francois Hollande blames Islamic State group for Paris attacks, calls it 'an act of war'.
A note reads "Liberty, equality, fraternity" near flowers placed outside French Embassy in Berlin. (AFP Photo)
Mumbai is on high alert after terror attacks in Paris. Security has been stepped up at major railway stations, airports, shopping malls and theatres.
Iran's Rouhani brands Paris attacks 'crimes against humanity': Agence France-Presse
One World Trade Center's spire is shown lit in French flags colors of white, blue and red in solidarity with France after tonight's terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015 in New York City. (AFP)
Hollande declared a state of emergency across the entire country and cancelled his trip to the G20 summit due to take place this weekend in Turkey.
UPDATE: Eight militants killed in Paris attacks: investigation source: AFP
PARIS ATTACK: Indian Embassy number for Indians stranded in Paris: 0140507070
Four men who attacked a concert hall in Paris on Friday killing around 100 people at the venue, were themselves killed when police stormed the building, including three who activated explosives belts, several sources told news agency Agence France-Presse.
"Three of them blew themselves up and a fourth, who was also wearing a belt, was hit by police fire and blew up as he fell," one source told AFP.
Gunmen and bombers attacked busy restaurants, bars and a concert hall at locations around Paris on Friday, killing nearly 140 people and injuring several others.
All emergency services were mobilised, police leave was cancelled and hospitals recalled staff to cope with the casualties.
Witnesses said an elite anti-terror unit had taken up positions outside the popular concert venue, which was attacked by two or three gunmen, who were reported to have shouted slogans condemning France's role in Syria.
"This is a horror," the visibly shaken president said in a midnight television address to the nation before chairing an emergency cabinet meeting.
"We know where these attacks come from," President Hollande said, without naming any individual group.
French President Francois Hollande, who was attending an international soccer match with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier when several explosions took place outside the national stadium, declared a state of emergency in the Paris region and announced the closure of France's borders to stop perpetrators escaping.
Spectators gather on the pitch of the Stade de France stadium following the friendly football match between France and Germany in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on November 13, 2015, after a series of gun attacks occurred across Paris as well as explosions outside the national stadium where France was hosting Germany.
Kalashnikovs Used in Paris' Night of Terror: ReportsThe Paris area reeled Friday night from a shooting rampage, explosions and mass hostage-taking that President François Hollande called an unprecedented terrorist attack on France. He closed the borders and mobilized the military in a national emergency.
"I am confident the authorities and the French people will overcome this new trial," European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said, "I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose foreign minister was attending a France-Germany soccer match with Hollande when the stadium was attacked, said, "I am deeply shaken by the news and pictures that are reaching us from Paris.
"The German government is in contact with the French government and has passed on a message of sympathy and solidarity from the German people."
The Western defence alliance NATO said it stood with France, a founder member. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "I am deeply shocked by the horrific terrorist attacks across Paris tonight. My thoughts are with the families of the victims, with all those affected, and with the people of France.
"We stand strong and united in the fight against terrorism. Terrorism will never defeat democracy."
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his deep condolences to French President Francois Hollande and all the people of France following the "horrible terrorist attacks in Paris", the Kremlin said in a statement. "Russia strongly condemns this inhumane killing and is ready to provide any and all assistance to investigate these terrorist crimes."
"Those who think that they can terrorise the people of France or the values that they stand for are wrong," US President Barack Obama has said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris that has killed around 140 people, saying that the "news from Paris is anguishing and dreadful".
"Once again we've seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians," said U.S. President Barack Obama. "We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of France need."
The United Nations Security Council has issued a statement condemning "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attacks" involving assailants using guns and bombs on several venues, including the national sports stadium and a major music venue.
World leaders responded with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night, though there was little action any could immediately take.
US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel led a global chorus of solidarity with France and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the "despicable attacks" and demanded the release of the hostages.
All emergency services were mobilised, police leave was cancelled and hospitals recalled staff to cope with the casualties.
Gunmen and bombers attacked busy restaurants, bars and a concert hall at locations around Paris on Friday, killing nearly 140 people in what a shaken President Francois Hollande described as an unprecedented terrorist attack.