World leaders responded with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night, though there was little action any could immediately take.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga denounced the attacks, telling reporters in Tokyo that he felt "a strong shock and outrage" at the "cruel and extremely cowardly acts of terrorism."
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement condemning "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attacks" involving assailants using guns and bombs on several venues, including the national sports stadium and a major music venue.