This Article is From Sep 04, 2014

France Raises Possibility of Military Action on Islamic State

France Raises Possibility of Military Action on Islamic State

File photo of French President Francois Hollande. (AFP)

Paris: French President Francois Hollande raised the possibility on Wednesday of carrying out military action against Islamic State."The head of state underlined the importance of a political, humanitarian and, if necessary, military response that respects international law," Hollande's office said in a statement after he met with top military advisors.

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