French President Francois Hollande said the Islamic State group orchestrated the attacks, and IS claimed responsibility.
The identities and nationalities of the attackers have not been released. At least 127 people were killed and about 200 wounded in the attacks.
The police officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to be publicly named.
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12:40 p.m.
The president of the International Olympic Committee says the terrorist attacks in Paris are "an attack on humanity and all humanitarian and Olympic values."
Thomas Bach adds in a statement: "Today all people of goodwill will say: We are all French."
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12:30 p.m.
A community leader from Paris' working-class suburbs says he fears a "tsunami of hatred" may await Muslims and residents of poor neighborhoods following the deadly terror attacks.
Nadir Kahia of the Banlieue Plus community association says its members are shocked and feel a sense of solidarity "but we know ... some Muslims and poor neighborhoods" will be subjected to hate speech.
Kahia also called Saturday for unity of French people and efforts to calm tensions in a text message to The Associated Press.
It came as French President Francois Hollande said at least 127 people died in Friday night's rampage of shootings at Paris cafes, suicide bombings near France's national stadium and a slaughter inside a concert hall. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility.
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12:20 p.m.
British police say the north terminal at Gatwick Airport is being evacuated as a precaution after authorities found a suspicious article.
Police described the evacuation Saturday as a precaution, but the incident comes at a time of heightened concern in Britain in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Paris. Police have announced additional security at ports and big events in light of the attacks.
Gatwick is Britain's second busiest airport.
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12:05 p.m.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for attacks in Paris that killed over 120 people.
The claim was made in a statement in Arabic and French released online Saturday and circulated by supporters of the group. It was not immediately possible to confirm the authenticity of the statement, but it bore the group's logo and resembled previous statements issued by the group.
French President Francois Hollande had earlier blamed the attacks on the IS group, calling it "an act of war" and vowing to strike back.
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