French gunman siege 'nearing end'

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/17471313


Key points

* French police launch operation to gain entry to the flat in Toulouse, where the suspected gunman alleged to have killed seven people has been hiding for more than 30 hours.
* Unconfirmed reports say the first elite troops have entered the flat - no sign of the gunman, Mohammed Merah.
* The man has claimed affiliation to al-Qaeda and said he acted to "avenge Palestinian children". He also fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan, authorities say.
* The funerals of six of the victims - three children, a teacher and two soldiers were held on Wednesday. One soldier is due to be buried on Thursday.