A general view of the scene that shows the covered bodies outside a restaurant following a shooting incident in Paris, France, November 13, 2015. Reuters/Philippe Wojazer
Reuters: At least 30 dead in Paris shootings: French media
At least 30 people were killed in attacks in Paris and a hostage situation was under way at a concert hall in the French capital, French media reported on Friday.
Several explosions were heard near a stadium where a friendly France-Germany soccer match was being held, attended by President Francois Hollande.
Police helicopters circled the stadium north of Paris as Hollande rushed back to the interior ministry to deal with the situation.
MIDDLE EAST
"Sinjar is liberated," U.S.-allied Kurds declare.
Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidi Christians in Iraq: report.
Turkey PM: No plan for land operations in Syria or Iraq.
Suicide bomber at Shi'ite funeral in Iraq kills 19.
Iraqi military says begins clearing Islamic State from Ramadi.
Syrian army captures village in Aleppo province: monitor, state TV.
U.S. leads 26 strikes against Islamic State militants.
Combat report: Russia flies 107 sorties in Syria eliminating 289 terror targets in 2 days.
Russia acting in sync with moderate opposition in Syria – Putin. Putin says Russia has struck targets identified by Free Syrian Army
2,000 Persian Gulf Arabs fighting in Syria - Saudi Mufti.
Lebanon mourns victims of deadly suicide bombings.
Fear grips Beirut a day after twin bombings claimed by the Islamic State.
Lebanon parliament endorses money laundry, combating terrorism laws.
Deaths as Palestinian protests grip West Bank and Gaza.
ASIA
In US, Taiwan presidency candidate criticizes rival on China.
Aung San Suu Kyi wins outright majority in Myanmar election.
Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya see glimmer of hope in Suu Kyi victory.
Afghanistan calls on India to step up military assistance.
Four die in southern Thailand bombing.
Funeral list debunks North Korean purge rumors.
Kim Jong-un travels with personal toilet, say North Koreans.
Arrest warrant issued for Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
Australia defends port’s lease to Chinese company with military ties.
Magnitude 7.0 quake hits off southern coast of Japan: USGS.
AFRICA
U.S. military aid for Egypt seen continuing despite rights concerns.
US extends economic, security cooperation to Tunisia.
Leaked emails suggest UAE violated Libya arms embargo.
At least 22 dead in Central African Republic village attacks.
Burundi opposition wants U.N. to send peacekeepers quickly.
Islamic State in Libya fights to emulate Iraq, Syria success.
Pope Central African trip on despite France's security fears, Vatican says.
South Africa's Stellenbosch University aims to drop Afrikaans after protests.
EUROPE
Paris attacks: 60 reported killed, hostage situation ongoing. At least 46 dead in attacks in Paris; 100 taken hostage.
Two killed in clashes between Armenian-backed Karabakh troops and Azeri army.
Merkel, under fire over refugees, says 'I'm fighting for my vision'.
EU leaders race to secure €3bn migrant deal with Turkish president.
Germany's Merkel grapples with strife at home over migrants.
EU can't send failed migrants back to Africa: £1bn aid deal is snubbed.
Jihadist cell in Europe 'sought recruits for Iraq and Syria'.
Putin says east Ukraine crisis may yet turn into 'frozen conflict'.
US decision to supply weapons to Ukraine may spark new hostilities — Putin.
Cameron says airstrike on Mohammed Emwazi was act of self-defence.
Athletics doping: Russia to learn 2016 Olympics fate on Friday.
Eurozone economy slows in third quarter.
Milan security stepped up after Israeli Jew stabbed.
AMERICAS
Students across U.S. march over debt, free public college.
US Government adds record $339 billion to debt in first day after budget deal.
Americans are buying tons of gold.
Donald Trump: Iowans stupid to believe Carson.
Trump's rant against Carson goes viral on social media. Carson's comeback to Trump's insults: 'Pray for him'.
Campaign opens for crunch Venezuela vote.
Venezuela president's relatives indicted in U.S. over cocaine. What arrests? Some Venezuelans in the dark about drugs scandal.
Oil ties did not protect Venezuelan drug suspects nabbed by U.S. in Haiti.
U.S. says no diplomatic immunity for Venezuelans charged in drug case.
Bolivia seeks formal proposal from Chile on coastline dispute.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russian and U.S. lists of terrorist groups in Syria largely coincide: RIA cites Russian deputy foreign minister.
Islamic State makes new threats to Russia & Europe, promising caliphate, bloodshed.
'Jihadi John' targeted by U.S. drone strike in Syria. Fate of ‘Jihadi John’ is unknown after airstrike, Kerry and Cameron say.
Kerry warns IS 'days numbered' after 'Jihadi John' hit.
Obama may reach the limit of his powers on Guantánamo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow falls 150 as oil resumes slide; Nasdaq off 1%.
Record oil glut stands at 3bn barrels.
World leaders prepare for G20 summit in Turkey.
Putin to meet Chinese, Turkish, British, Saudi leaders and IMF head at G20.
Secretive, sprawling network of ‘Scouts’ spreads money through Silicon Valley.
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