French PM warns of risk of chemical, biological attack

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Paris, Nov 19: Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday warned of the danger of an attack in France using “chemical or biological weapons”, in a speech to lawmakers debating the extension of a state of emergency.

            “There is also the risk from chemical or biological weapons,” he added, as parliament debated measures to be taken in the wake of the Islamist attacks in Paris.

Meanwhile, authorities in Belgium launched six raids in the Brussels region linked to Paris suicide bomber Bilal Hadfi.

            The raids were taking place in Molenbeek and other areas of Brussels.       

 Bilal Hadfi has been identified as one of three attackers at the Stade de France stadium.

            Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel has announced a package of additional anti-terror measures in the wake of the attacks in Paris.

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