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Breaking: Explosion, Shootings Reported in Paris
An attack on a bar in the French capital, Paris, has caused several casualties, French media report.
At least one man opened fire with an automatic gun at the Cambodge restaurant in the 11th district.
Liberation newspaper says four people have been killed. It also reports shootings elsewhere. There is no official confirmation.
An explosion is also reported to have targeted a bar near Stade de France, where France were hosting Germany.
A BBC journalist at the scene says he can see 10 people on the road either dead or seriously injured.
He says police have now arrived.
You can view a live video feed from France 24 here.
Update:
Yes, I’m fine.
— Claire Berlinski (@ClaireBerlinski) November 13, 2015
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Didn’t you see Godzilla? France makes a giant Iguana.
To be fair, I was talking about us, not France.
I know of a way to eliminate Islamic Terror forever. It is the same way we wiped out Fascism.
I like the modality you suggest, but I don’t think there is a “forever,” especially since Islamists were more than friendly to the Nazis we supposedly wiped out, and vice versa. Some things have to be faced again and again.
When it becomes worth saving again?
They’ve figured out exercise is one of the most health-promoting things. Your body degrades when you rest. Not optimal for healing.