Paris attacks: People around the world #PrayforParis as nearly 130 people are killed
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People around the world are expressing their solidarity with the people of France after Friday night's gun attacks and suicide bombings.
Nearly 130 people are dead and 100 seriously injured in the deadliest attacks on the country since World War Two.
Eighty people were killed at an Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris.
A person prays outside the Carillon restaurant in Paris where at least 12 died in gun attacks
Attackers took hostages before blowing themselves up after security forces stormed the hall.
People were shot dead at restaurants and bars at five other sites in Paris.
Hashtag help
Artist Jean Jullien posted this drawing late on Friday night after the attacks., external
On Twitter people are using hashtags including #PrayforParis, #PrayForPeace and #StandWithParis to show their support for the victims and their families.
The hashtag #JeSuisParis is being used again as it was after the Charlie Hebdo killings in January, in which 12 people died.
A sketch of the Eiffel Tower as a peace sign is also being posted and users are changing their profile pictures.
World landmarks are also being used to show solidarity with France., external
Online outrage
Other hashtags on Twitter expressed outrage at the attacks like #TerrorismHasNoReligion.
People are also posting this graphic., external
Other images being shared include a black peace ribbon laid over the French flag, a pair of hands clasped together in prayer around the Eiffel Tower, and a famous landmarks covered in red, white and blue.
Friends and family in France
The people of Paris opened their doors to strangers after the attacks., external
On Friday night the hashtag #PorteOuverte, or Door Open, was used for anyone who wanted to find refuge in Paris after the attacks.
This man offered help as well., external
In the US, some used the hashtag #strandedinUS to offer shelter for people who can't travel back to France because of flight restrictions.
Facebook users are being offered a safety check feature, external called Paris Terror Attacks to let their friends and family know they're safe, or to try to locate people they know in the city.
Search for survivors
On Twitter the hashtag #Bataclan is being used to try to track down loved ones as well as #RechercheParis and #rechercheBataclan.
This woman is still waiting to hear from her cousin., external
This woman wants to know for her cousin and her boyfriend., external
People are also looking for Jordan., external
The capital of France is now under tight security with schools and universities closed.
There'll also be three days of national mourning in France after the attacks.
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