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<p>Nearly a day after a series of deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, some limited details are starting to surface about the individuals who carried out the attacks that left more than 120 people dead.</p><p>Eight of the individuals suspected of carrying out the attacks are confirmed to be dead, seven of whom died in suicide bombings. Authorities have yet to release their names. (Video via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwnlfiydZKg" target="_blank">France 24</a>)</p><p><a href="http://www.liberation.fr/france/2015/11/14/attaques-a-paris-suivez-la-journee-en-direct_1413362" target="_blank">The Liberation</a> reports that one of the men is a French national who was already known to police as an extremist. <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2015/nov/14/paris-terror-attacks-attackers-dead-mass-killing-live-updates#block-56471048e4b091c2edb6cc07" target="_blank">There are also reports</a> that Syrian, Egyptian and French passports were found near some of the suspects. (Video via <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-president-francois-hollande-blames-isis-for-paris-attacks/" target="_blank">CBS</a>)</p><p><a href="http://www.thelocal.de/20151114/german-held-suspect-linked-to-paris-attack" target="_blank">And German authorities arrested</a> a man last week who they say is linked to the Paris attackers. They say he had machine guns and explosives in his car at the time. </p><p>ISIS is claiming responsibility for organizing the attacks. However, the authenticity of the statement has not yet been confirmed. (Video via <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34820016" target="_blank">BBC</a>)</p><p>But hours before that statement was released <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-j9MOTccMM" target="_blank">French President Francois Hollande</a> blamed ISIS for the attacks. </p><p>If it was ISIS, the degree of the group's involvement is still unknown. In the past, there have been instances where attacks have been committed in ISIS's name, but the perpetrators had no direct contact with the group. </p><p>According to <a href="http://www.bfmtv.com/societe/attentats-de-paris-les-premieres-pistes-des-enqueteurs-930095.html" target="_blank">BFMTV</a>, identifying most of the attackers has been difficult due to the condition of the bodies. </p><p><i>This video includes images from Getty Images.</i></p>
Posted at 5:44 PM, Nov 14, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-14 17:44:07-05

How many were killed? The death toll stands at 129, though officials warn that number might climb as 99 people remain in critical condition. More than 300 were injured by Friday’s attack.

What were the targets? There were six separate incidents in Paris, though it appears there were two primary targets: A soccer stadium and a concert hall. The soccer stadium had nearly 80,000 people in it, and there are reports that at least one of the bombers attempted to enter the stadium. More than half of the deaths were from an attack at the Bataclan concert hall.

Who is responsible? The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS and ISIL, has taken responsibility for the attack. Both French and American intelligence also believe the Islamic State group was primarily responsible. French authorities said seven of the attackers died, and several more were arrested in Belgium.

How did they pull off the attack? That is still a big question, but investigators have said that the attackers carried AK-47 firearms along with wearing suicide vest with improvised explosives.

What is the response from leaders? Francois Hollande has vowed to fight those responsible for the attack. France Prime Minister Manual Valls has said that France is now at war. United State President Barack Obama said on Friday that he will back the French as America’s oldest ally.  Hollande has also closed France’s borders and has ordered a state of emergency.

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