Nov 16 Obama: Attacks ‘terrible’ setback in Islamic State campaign By Julie Pace, Associated Press ANTALYA, Turkey -- President Barack Obama on Monday conceded that the Paris terror attacks were a "terrible and sickening setback" in the fight against the Islamic State, but forcefully dismissed critics who have called for the U.S. to change or… 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 At Democratic debate, terrorism took center stage By Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press A day after deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Hillary Rodham Clinton cast herself as the country's strongest commander in chief in a scary world, even as she defended her own role in the rise of Islamic militants. Continue reading
Nov 15 Candles lit across France on second day of national mourning By News Desk People lit candles, posted placards and paid tribute across France on Sunday in remembrance of the victims killed in the terror attacks that hit Paris on Friday night. Continue reading
Nov 15 In wake of Paris attacks, world leaders pledge renewed fight against ISIS By Julie Pace and Josh Lederman, Associated Press Jolted to attention by a horrifying terror spree in Paris, world leaders pledged a renewed fight Sunday against the Islamic State group, but offered little in the way of a revamped counter-terrorism strategy. Continue reading
Nov 14 Following Paris attacks, Clinton and Sanders spar on foreign policy By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press A day after deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Hillary Rodham Clinton cast herself as the strongest U.S. commander in chief in an uncertain world, even as she found herself forced to defend the Obama administration's response to the rise of… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 4:37 French capital ‘traumatized’ on day after terror assault By PBS News Hour NewsHour special correspondent Malcolm Brabant is in Paris and has been speaking to people there all day about the deadly attacks that happened Friday. He joins Hari Sreenivasan with more on residents’ sentiments. Continue watching
Nov 14 Paris attacks may prompt White House to escalate fight against ISIS By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Paris terrorist attacks seem likely to compel President Barack Obama to consider military escalation against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Continue reading