French police confirm at least two explosions were suicide attacks

In the confusing aftermath of the violent attacks across Paris Friday night, French police have confirmed that two of the explosions were suicide bombings, The Associated Press reports.

This evening multiple attacks rocked the city of Paris, and there is an ongoing hostage situation in the city's Bataclan concert hall. President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency and closed the country's borders.

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