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Merkel says ‘profoundly shocked’ by Paris ‘terrorist’ attacks

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "profoundly shocked" by a string of deadly attacks in Paris Friday that left at least 39 people dead.

"I am profoundly shocked by the news and images from Paris. At this time, my thoughts are with the victims of these apparently terrorist attacks, and with their families and all residents of Paris," Merkel said in a statement.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was “profoundly shocked” by a string of deadly attacks in Paris Friday that left at least 39 people dead.

“I am profoundly shocked by the news and images from Paris. At this time, my thoughts are with the victims of these apparently terrorist attacks, and with their families and all residents of Paris,” Merkel said in a statement.

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