French MPs vote to extend state of emergency by 3 months

President Francois Hollande announced the state of emergency shortly after the bloodbath on Friday night

Paris attacks, Airlines, France, Europe — Shoes and other belongings are seen in front of Ke Carillon Hotel after panic broke out among mourners who payed their respect at the attack sites at restaurant Le Petit Cambodge (Little Cambodia) and the Carillon Hotel in Paris. Photo: AP/PTI

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Last Updated : Nov 19 2015 | 7:52 PM IST

French lawmkers voted today to extend a state of emergency in the country for three months after the devastating jihadist attacks in Paris.

President Francois Hollande announced the state of emergency shortly after the bloodbath on Friday night which left 129 people dead.

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