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'This is for Syria', Paris attackers shouted

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IANS Paris

Terrorists who killed more than 150 people in a string of terror attacks here shouted "This is for Syria" as they opened fire and exploded bombs, witnesses said.

Over 110 of the victims were massacred at a concert in the Bataclan theatre after terrorists burst in, opened fire and took hostages, forcing security forces to storm the venue.

France is a member of the US-led coalition combating the Islamic State.

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First Published: Nov 14 2015 | 10:20 AM IST

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