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Allahu Akbar Chanted During Paris Knife Attack; Two Suspects Arrested." The phrase "Allahu Akbar," meaning "God is greatest" in Arabic, was heard during a knife attack in Paris on Saturday. French authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.

A man, later identified as a white Frenchman, drove his car into a crowd of 10 people on the French holiday island of La Réunion, injuring five and leaving two in critical condition. After being arrested, he shouted 'Allahu Akbar'. French authorities suspect the man of 'self-radicalisation'.