Terrorist Attack Underway in Paris

French media and the BBC are reporting a string of rifle attacks at restaurants and a bombing near the stadium in Paris. Several fatalities have already been reported. For updates, follow TAI contributor Benjamin Haddad on Twitter.

"At least 18 deaths" according to Paris police authority.

— Benjamin Haddad (@benjaminhaddad) November 13, 2015

"We heard at least 4 bursts of hundreds of bullets" according to a witness. https://t.co/SenIvrFfDO

— Benjamin Haddad (@benjaminhaddad) November 13, 2015

ALERTE Attaques multiples à #Paris au moins 18 morts (préfecture de police) pic.twitter.com/e6dZCFGtWm

— confidentiels (@confidentiels) November 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the tragedy. If you speak French, you can also follow Le Monde’s liveblog here.