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Barack Obama leads chorus of world outrage over Paris attacks

President Barack Obama looks down as he speaks to the press in Washington, DC after being informed about a series of deadly attacks that rocked Paris. (Photo: AFP)

US President Barack Obama led a chorus of global condemnation of a wave of attacks in Paris on Friday that left more than 120 people dead, as nations pledged solidarity with France.

The coordinated killings reverberated around the world after shootings by gunmen shouting "Allahu akbar", explosions and a hostage-taking at a popular concert venue in the French capital.

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