Obama pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks

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US President Barack Obama has visited the scene of the Bataclan theater attack in Paris and laid the white rose at the site to remember the victims of the deadly attack.

US President after arriving in the city for the UN climate change summit visit the attack site along with French President Francois Hollande and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

Security was stepped up for the visit, with helicopters flying overhead and roads in the area sealed off.

About 150 world leaders are attending the summit which opens on Monday.

Obama’s motorcade went straight to the Bataclan shortly after the US president arrived at Orly Airport.

After placing his rose, Obama stood in silence with his head bowed and his hands clasped in front of him. He then walked away with his arms around Hollande and Hidalgo.