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Fanshawe lowered its flags to half-mast on Monday, Nov. 16 as a sign of support for the people and the families of those killed and injured in a series of terrorist attacks.

When the first bomb went off outside the Stade de France where a friendly game of soccer was taking place between France and Germany on Nov. 13, few inside the stadium even realized what was going on.

But soon, the world would be transfixed on the City of Light.

As of Thursday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. what follows is the most upto- date information on attacks that occurred around the world.

Paris

In the span of a few hours, 129 people were killed and hundreds were injured in attacks throughout the city.

Two explosions near the Stade de France signaled the beginning of the attack on Paris on Nov. 13.

A group of attackers shot civilians at the Petit Cambodge Cambodian restaurant as well as Le Carillon, a bar just across the street from the restaurant on Rue Bichat according to The Telegraph. These two attacks led to the deaths of at least 15 people.

The same attackers then moved on to another target. At least five people were killed at Casa Nostra, a pizzeria on Rue de la Fontaine au Roi according to The Telegraph. The attackers left Casa Nostra and drove to La Belle Equipe bar on Rue de Charonne where 19 people were killed.

The next attack occurred at the Bataclan concert venue on Boulevard Voltaire. According to CBC, over 1,500 people were in attendance at the Eagles of Death Metal concert when attackers opened fire on the crowd and took hostages, killing at least 89 people.

This attack went on for over two hours. According to The Telegraph, two of the attackers utilized their explosive belts when under fire by police, causing their deaths. Another attacker was shot and killed by police.

During this time, another bomb was detonated near the Stade de France. The crowd knew about the attacks at this point and were justifiably terrified.

The names of the attackers have not been confirmed.

These were the events that occurred on Nov. 13 in Paris, but this was not the end.

On Nov. 18, French police raided an apartment in Saint-Denis, a neighborhood north of Paris, under heavy gunfire. Seven men and one woman were arrested. Three police officers and a civilian were injured, and a police dog was killed. At least one woman was killed when she detonated a bomb, according to Reuters.

According to CBC, the suspected ringleader of the Paris attacks was killed in the raid.

ISIL has claimed responsibility for these attacks, but a number of news outlets have voiced doubts as to whether or not this is true.

Beirut

On Nov. 12 two suicide bombers struck a suburb in the southern region of Beirut in Lebanon according to The Associated Press. At least 43 people were killed and many morewere injured. The first bomb went off near a Shi’ite mosque and the other exploded inside a bakery. A third unsuccessful bomber died before the bombs could be detonated, preventing further tragedy.

ISIL has also claimed responsibility for this attack. This is the second attack in Beirut that ISIL has taken credit for, the first occurring in January 2014.

Iraq

Also on Nov. 13, ISIL claimed responsibility for a suicide blast and a roadside bomb in Baghdad, according to The Associated Press.

At least 21 people were killed and over 45 others were wounded by the suicide bomber. The civilians were attending a memorial service honouring a militia fighter who was killed fighting ISIL.

The same day a roadside bomb killed five and wounded another 15 people.

Both attacks targeted Shi’ite Muslims.

Germany

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, a friendly soccer game between Germany and Netherlands was cancelled due to a ‘concrete’ threat of explosive devices.

According to a CBC article, Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere made the final decision to cancel the game after threats became stronger as the game got closer.

The fans, when told to leave, left with little panic, but the heightened security became forceful when media refused to leave the side of the stadium.

On Tuesday night, police were looking for suspects around the city and for explosives, neither of which were found according to the same article.

A mysterious package was also secured on a train in Hannover. According to the CBC article, a fellow passenger informed the man he had left something behind, he failed to react and bolted. The train had been on route from Bremen to Oldenburg.

On top of the soccer game, various subway stations and the main Hannover train station being shut down, a jazz concert in the area was also cancelled.

Tuesday’s friendly match between Belgium and Spain was also called off on Monday due to a government recommendation.

The Belgian Football Association justified the cancellation of the game and attributed the reason to “…a new elevated terrorist alert and the current pursuit of a suspect.”

Fanshawe

To honour the victims of the attacks that occurred around the world, Fanshawe lowered its flags to half-mast on Monday, Nov. 16.

A press release from Fanshawe stated, “As a sign of solidarity, sympathy and support for the people of France, Fanshawe will fly all flags at half-mast today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured, as well as those affected by the attacks.”

At a time when there seems to be so much violence in the world, Interrobang would like to take a moment to remember the victims of these tragic events.“Fanshawe College lowered our flag to half-mast out of respect to those who were killed and injured in the Paris attacks of Nov. 14th,” said Fanshawe president Peter Devlin. “It is important that Fanshawe and Canadians demonstrate both solidarity and support for an international community that grieves loss and suffering with the people of France.”