[Published: Sunday November 13 2016]
France to extend state of emergency
Paris 13 Nov (ANA) - France's state of emergency imposed after last year's terror attacks in Paris is likely to be extended, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has told the BBC. He said the measures were needed to "protect our democracy". The country is marking the first anniversary of the attacks by Islamist militants, in which 130 people died. President Francois Hollande marked the first anniversary of the Paris attacks by unveiling plaques commemorating the victims. Starting with the Stade de France and ending with the Bataclan concert hall, Mr Hollande and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo visited the six sites targeted in the attacks, paying tribute to the victims. Mr Hollande did not speak at the sites, saying he wanted the day to focus on remembering the victims rather than on politics.(ANA)
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