12 dead in attack on Paris newspaper; France declares 'reinforced protection' for public places

PARIS. KAZINFORM - Press offices, department stores, public transportation and places of worship in France will be placed under "reinforced protection", French Prime Minister's office announced on Wednesday.

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The announcement was made shortly after a shooting spree in the headquarters of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo which killed at least 12 people, Xinhua reports.