French Police Release Names Of Charlie Hebdo Attackers

This comes even as a manhunt for the attackers continues.

The police issued photos of Cherif and Said Kouachi said to be armed and dangerous.

They also issued arrest warrants for the two.

A third suspect reportedly surrendered to the police.

France is holding a day of mourning for the 12 people killed in the attack.

A minute's silence will be observed at midday across the country today

Security forces carried out a major search operation in the eastern city of Reims overnight but no arrests were made.

Police cordoned off a block of flats and forensic teams could be seen inside.

The country has been placed on the highest terror alert and extra troops have been deployed to guard media offices, places of worship, transport and other sensitive areas.

Vigils have been held in Paris and in cities across the world in tribute to those killed in Wednesday's attack.

Many carried placards reading "Je suis Charlie" (I am Charlie) in solidarity with the victims.

By Bonareri Samaha