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Gare du Nord station in Paris evacuated as police hunt for three dangerous terror suspects

Gare du Nord station in Paris evacuated as police hunt for three dangerous terror suspects

Police came into the station around 11pm local time (10pm BST) and within minutes the entire station was evacuated. Security has been stepped up across France due to the recent presidential election, which Emmanuel Macron won. Over the past two years, the country has been hit by a series of Islamist militant attacks in Paris and other cities in which more than 230 people have been killed. May 9, 2017
Who is Emmanuel Macron?

Who is Emmanuel Macron?

The 39-year-old centrist comfortably defeated far-right candidate Marine Le Pen during the French presidential elections on 7 May. May 8, 2017
Protesters take to French streets after Emmanuel Macron victory

Protesters take to French streets after Emmanuel Macron victory

Protesters who didnt believe in either of the candidates in the French presidential election took to the streets on 7 May to voice their frustration in having to vote for someone they did not support. The victory for Emmanuel Macron over Marine Le Pen comes amid one of the lowest turnouts in recent French history with 25% of voters abstaining. May 8, 2017
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