Paris terror attacks mastermind killed in raid

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[h=4]Paris terror attacks mastermind killed in raid[/h]French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday said France could face chemical or biological terror attacks, as Belgian security forces launched six raids in Brussels in connection with last week's deadly

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During the Saint-Denis raid that took place on Wednesday, a Paris prosecutor says Abdelhamid Abaaoud was killed. Officials believe the 27-year-old Belgian was the mastermind behind the Paris attacks that killed at least 129 people last week. USA TODAY

An undated photograph made from the Islamic State 'Dabiq' magazine allegedly showing Abu Umar Al-Baljiki, aka Abdelhamid Abaaoud, posing for a photo at an undisclosed location.(Photo: EPA)

The*mastermind of the Paris terror attacks died*during a*massive police raid in a suburb of the French capital, officials confirmed*Thursday.
The bullet-riddled body of*Abdelhamid Abaaoud, 27, was among two suspects found in the rubble following a police*assault early Wednesday on an apartment in*Saint-Denis, Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said.
French officials said they believe the terror cell directed by Abaaoud was preparing for another terror attack only days after a murderous spree left 129 people dead in Paris.
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said Thursday that Abaaoud has also been linked to*other attacks*in Europe over the past year, including assaults on synagogues,*and may be connected to an attempted hijacking aboard an Amsterdam-to-Paris train in August that was thwarted by three Americans.
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Suspected Paris attack mastermind Abdelhamid Abaaoud linked to other attacks

Abaaoud had also been involved in at least four of the six terrorist attacks foiled by French security forces since spring,*Cazeneuve said.*He is accused of training*jihadists and was*featured in several Islamic State propaganda videos.
The Belgian national was identified by his fingerprints, Molins said in a statement.*"It was the body we had discovered in the building, riddled with bullets," he said. It*was not clear whether Abaaoud was killed by police or blew himself up, he added.

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French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday warned that France could face chemical or biological terror attacks. Valls spoke in parliament before lawmakers voted for an extension to the state of emergency after 129 people were killed Friday. USA TODAY

The body of a second person, a woman, was also found in the apartment. Multiple media organizations, citing unnamed sources close to the French investigation, said she may have been Abaaoud's cousin.
According to an unidentified police official quoted by the Associated Press,*one of the police officers involved in the raid*asked: "Where is your boyfriend?" and she responded angrily: "He's not my boyfriend!" Then there was an explosion as she apparently detonated a suicide vest.
Several people were also arrested during the raid.
Cazeneuve said Abaaoud had been in Syria in 2014 and was the subject of an international warrant issued by Belgium, but no*European countries notified France when Abaaoud had returned to Europe, apparently passing through*Greece.
He said France was only alerted to Abaaoud's presence back in Europe on Nov. 16*—*three days after the multiple attacks on Paris.
"It is urgent that Europe gather itself and organize itself against these terrorist acts," he said.

French police officers seen outside the Rue du Corbillon building in Saint-Denis, northern Paris suburb on 19 November, 2015.*(Photo: CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON, EPA)

In a related development,*France's*National Assembly voted Thursday*to extend a*state of emergency by three months in the wake of the terrorist attacks. The measure, which allows authorities to conduct stop and searches and to ban large*public gatherings, now goes to the French Senate.
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls warned that France could face chemical or biological terror attacks.*He*did not say whether there*was a specific threat.
"We must not rule anything out. I say it with all the precautions needed. But we know and bear in mind that there is also a risk of chemical or bacteriological weapons," Valls said, speaking to parliament ahead of the state of emergency vote. "The macabre imagination of the masterminds is limitless."

A framegrab made from an undated video released by the jihadist group calling itself Islamic State shows Abdelhamid Abaaoud posing with a Koran and the ISIS flag at an undisclosed location.*(Photo: EPA)

Also Thursday, Belgian security forces launched six raids in Brussels in connection with last week's deadly Paris attacks.
Belgian*prosecutors*told AFP and other media outlets that the Brussels raids were taking place in areas including the Molenbeek neighborhood, which several of the suspects have links to. An*official*said the raids centered on the family, friends and others linked to*Bilal Hadfi, 20, who has been named as one of the suicide bombers at the Stade de France, or national stadium.
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Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel announced $427 million in anti-terror measures Thursday following the attacks.*He said the money will go toward*increasing the numbers of security officials, and eradicating hate messages. He also wants to amend the constitution to extend the length of time terror suspects can be held by police without charge.

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERaw: French Raid Targets Suspected Mastermind | 01:07At least seven explosions were heard at the scene of a police standoff with suspects in last week's deadly Paris attacks. Police say the suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, is believed to be holed up in the area. (Nov. 18) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEFrench police release photo of suspected Paris bomber | 00:53The photo comes from a passport that was found near one of the sites of a suicide bombing in Paris. Newslook

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLESuspects in Paris attacks, police exchange gunfire in raids | 01:00Heavily-armed French police conducted raids in the suburb of Saint-Denis, where the mastermind of the Paris attacks is thought to be holed up. A woman with a suicide bomb vest blew herself up. One man was killed; several others were arrested. AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEDad teaches son not to fear after Paris attacks | 01:14A Parisian boy and his father are winning hearts around the world for their response to the Paris attacks. VPC

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PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEFrench lawmakers sing the national anthem | 00:37Francois Hollande vowed to up the battle against the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria in the wake of Paris attacks. His speech culminated in a rendition by lawmakers of the Marseillaise, the French national anthem. Newslook

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEKerry: We Won't "Be Intimidated by Terrorists" | 02:08Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Paris Monday to show American solidarity with France after Friday's attacks. Speaking outside the U.S. Embassy there, Kerry said the world will "never be intimidated by terrorists." (Nov. 16) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEParis gets back to work | 01:19Tension remains, but Parisian residents are returning to familiar routines the first weekday after the deadly attacks. USA TODAY

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERaw: Eiffel Tower Shines Blue, White and Red | 00:51The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors after it was re-lit in blue, white and red following Friday's attacks in Paris. (Nov. 16) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEAlleged ISIS video threatens Washington, DC, with Paris-like attacks | 01:04A group claiming to be affiliated with ISIS said in a video that it would carry out attacks in Washington, D.C., like those in Paris on Friday.
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PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEParis remembers victims in moment of silence | 00:38Hundreds of mourners gathered at Paris' Place de la Republique to remember the 129 victims killed by jihadists.
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PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEFrench police carry out 170 dawn raids as Paris mourns | 01:18French police carry out nearly 170 searches and arrested 23 people in dawn raids in the wake of the attacks on Paris, and more than 100 people are placed under house arrest, the interior minister says.
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PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEFrench jets strike ISIS targets in Syria | 00:48The French Ministry of Defense is conducting airstrikes against ISIS in the Syrian city of Raqqa, according to reports.
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PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEMourning, fear In Paris following attacks | 01:42Security increased on Saturday across the U.S. after attacks in Paris on Friday killed 132 people. Belgium's federal prosecutors say authorities have made three arrests linked to the deadly attacks, which were claimed by the Islamic State group. AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERemembering the U.S. student killed in the Paris attacks | 01:22Students, teachers, campus officials and elected representatives gathered at California State University, Long Beach to honor the short life of student Nohemi Gonzalez, a victim of the Paris terrorist rampage. Chris Woodyard reports. Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERaw: False alarm causes panic in Paris streets | 02:22Crowds flee in panic amid mourning the victims of Friday's attacks in Paris. It was not lcear what caused the panic or whether it was a false alarm. (Nov. 15) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEFrance braces for financial hit after Paris attacks | 00:48Analysts expect French stocks to drop when markets open Monday because past attacks in Tunisia, Spain and the U.K. contributed to financial declines.
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PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEA somber mood in Paris after attacks | 01:01Kim Hjelmgaard reports from outside the Baclatan music club where dozens of people were killed in Paris. USA TODAY

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLECalifornia student killed in Paris terror attacks | 00:47A college student from California, Nohemi Gonzalez, was among those killed in Friday's terror attacks in Paris. The university released a statement on Facebook, offering condolences to the family. Wochit

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEHundreds gather in San Francisco to mourn victims of French tragedy | 02:31In San Francisco, hundreds gathered near the French Consulate to mourn victims of French tragedy. Christopher Wiggins for USA TODAY

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEHalf a world away people in America react to Paris attacks | 02:44Far away from the horrors of the Paris terrorist attack, people in Los Angeles express their support and prayers for Parisians affected by the attacks. USA TODAY

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEGRAPHIC CONTENT: People flee Paris' Bataclan concert venue | 02:56Le Monde journalist Daniel Psenny filmed the injured who tried to escape the Bataclan concert venue. (Editors note: USA TODAY does not regularly show graphic images, however the news value of this particular video outweighs such considerations.) Wochit

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEWorld Stands by Paris by Representing French Flag in World Landmarks | 00:40Cities around the world lit up in the colors of the French flag on Friday to show their support and solidarity with those affected by the terrorist attacks in Paris. USA TODAY

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEWitness: Confusion Inside Stadium After Attack | 01:13A spectator who was inside the Stade de France, north of Paris, when the stadium was targeted by explosions on Friday night described how, initially, "no-one reacted at all" as it was unclear what had happened. (Nov. 14) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEScenes Of Horror As Paris Becomes A Bloodbath | 01:36French President Francois Hollande is meeting top government and security officials after suicide bombers targeted a stadium, concert hall and Friday night cafe crowds in attacks that killed at least 120. (Nov. 14) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERaw: Police Near Paris Hostage Scene | 01:47At least 35 people were killed Friday in shootings and explosions around Paris, many of them in a popular concert hall where patrons were taken hostage, police and medical officials said. (Nov. 13) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEHow should the U.S. respond to the Paris attacks? | 03:56Nov. 13 -- Nicholas Burns, a former U.S. ambassador, discusses the multiple acts of violence in Paris. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Mark Crumpton. Bloomberg

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEHollande says France closing borders after attacks | 03:19Nov. 13 -- James Woolsey, former CIA director, reacts to the multiple acts of violence in Paris. Bloomberg

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEObama: Attack on Paris is 'attack on all humanity' | 02:02President Obama delivered a statement on the terrorist attack in Paris on Friday and called the act an "attack on all humanity." VPC

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERaw: French Police say Paris shootout, explosion | 01:55Police officials in France on Friday reported a shootout in a restaurant and an explosion in a bar near a Paris stadium. It was unclear if the events were linked but several are reported dead. (Nov. 13) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLEAP Photographer Describes Scene Inside Stadium | 01:12AP photographer Jerome Pugmire describes the scene inside a Paris stadium following a bombing near France's national stadium during a soccer match. (Nov. 13) AP

PARIS ATTACKS AND THE SEARCH FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLERaw: Numerous Dead in Paris Attacks | 00:44Two explosions were heard outside the Stade de France stadium north of Paris during a France-Germany friendly football match. (Nov. 13) AP

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French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius called on the international community to do more to eradicate the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL.*He told France-Inter radio that the Islamic State "is a monster. But if all the countries in the world aren't capable of fighting against 30,000 (ISIL members), it's incomprehensible."
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Speaking at the European Parliament on Thursday, Rob Wainwright, director of Europol, the EU's law enforcement agency, said the attacks*were “a clear statement of intent by ISIS to export its brutal brand of terrorism to Europe.”
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