Man Takes Hostages In Southern France

An armed man took hostages in a supermarket in southern France on March 23 after opening fire on police nearby, officials and police said. Reports say at least two people were killed in the incident in the small town of Trebes, south of Toulouse. French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said it appeared to be "a terrorist act." The alleged attacker was still in holed up in the supermarket and it was unclear how many other people were inside with him. (AFP)