Nov 17 Watch 11:27 France, Russia step up Islamic State bombing as Paris investigation grows By PBS News Hour As the manhunt widened for suspects in the Paris attacks and police conducted dozens of more raids, French planes targeted the Islamic State group in Raqqa, Syria, with more bombing runs. Russia also hammered sites in Syria with renewed fury… Continue watching
Nov 17 Paris headmaster on outpouring of support: ‘we know we are not alone’ By Nicholas Hammond Editor’s Note: The Paris terrorist attacks on Nov. 13 stunned the city and the world. As is often the case after traumatic events, schools have a unique and important responsibility in helping students understand and cope with tragedy. Nicholas Hammond… Continue reading
Nov 17 Cease-fire in Syria potentially weeks away, John Kerry says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press PARIS — A cease-fire between Syria's government and opposition could be just weeks away from reality, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday as he visited Paris to show solidarity with France after last week's attacks. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 8:31 EU, U.S. face vulnerabilities after Islamic State attacks in Paris By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 16 Kerry arrives in Paris to show U.S. support for France after attacks By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Paris to show American solidarity with France after last week's deadly terror attacks. Continue reading
Nov 16 U.S. to increase intel sharing with France By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press The Obama administration is announcing a new intelligence-sharing arrangement with France to more readily and quickly share military planning regarding the campaign against the Islamic State. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch What motivated the terror attacks in Paris? By PBS News Hour The deadly acts of terror ISIS claims it executed in Paris on Friday were motivated by a need to seek revenge, polarize Europe and garner support within the terrorist organization, according to Professor Peter Neumann of King’s College in London,… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 3:42 How residents are coming to terms with the devastation of loss in Paris By PBS News Hour NewsHour special correspondent Malcolm Brabant speaks to a TV producer, multi-faith campaigner and dean of the American Cathedral Paris about how the city’s residents are coming to terms with the tragic events of Friday. Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 5:06 Suspects in terror attacks identified as anger and sadness grip City of Light By PBS News Hour Forty-eight hours after the deadly terror attacks in Paris, the city’s denizens are both solemn and angry. Hari Sreenivasan is in Paris with more on the mood, people’s reactions and the hunt for a man believed to be connected to… Continue watching
Nov 15 France launches ‘massive’ air strike on ISIS in Syria By News Desk France launched a “massive” air strike on an Islamic State stronghold in Syria on Sunday, the first military response since the attacks in Paris on Friday that killed as many as 129 people. Continue reading