French president blames Islamic State group for Paris attacks

PARIS: French President Francois Hollande on Saturday blamed the Islamic State group for the attacks in Paris that left at least 128 dead, calling them an "act of war".

The multiple attacks across the city late Friday were "an act of war... committed by a terrorist army, the Islamic State, against France, against... what we are, a free country," Hollande said.

Innocent people lost their lives including children following multiple explosions and shootings that took place almost simultaneously in different parts of Paris on Friday night.

According to AFP, more than 100 people were killed at the packed Bataclan concert hall where, police said, three attackers blew themselves up.

A metal band from California, US was performing at the concert hall when the attackers struck at the venue.