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Solidarity and Fear in France
Last week in Paris, 17 people were killed in terrorist attacks on a satirical magazine and a kosher grocery story. Yesterday, some three million angry people took to the streets all over the country. Despite that show of national unity, can France contain a backlash against Muslims…or increased anti-Semitism? What's the potential impact on the rest of Europe?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenLast week in Paris, 17 people were killed in terrorist attacks on a satirical magazine and a kosher grocery story. Yesterday, some three million angry people took to the streets all over the country. Despite that show of national unity, can France contain a backlash against Muslims…or increased anti-Semitism? What's the potential impact on the rest of Europe?
Also, Secretary of State John Kerry is in Pakistan for anti-terrorism talks, and the White House concedes it should have had higher-profile representation in France yesterday. Will Republicans in Congress speed up funding for the Department of Homeland Security?
Photo: Thousands showed up for a massive march against terrorism in Paris, January 11, 2015. (Ben Ledbetter)
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Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Pakistan today for two days of security and economic talks with the nation's top civilian and military leaders. This comes only a month after a devastating attack that killed 140 at a military school in Peshawar.
Read the story6 minWill Terrorism in France Mean Unity or Division?
Massive turnouts in Paris and other cities yesterday were a demonstration of national outrage against terrorism and anti-Semitism. In Paris, the leaders of 40 countries marched in solidarity against terrorism.
Read the story33 minKey Issues on Tap for GOP Congress
Forty nations sent heads of state or foreign ministers to Paris for yesterday's march against terrorism. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Palestinian leader Abbas and even the King of Jordan marched. The US sent an Ambassador. We hear what the White House says now — and how Congress might respond in the aftermath of last week's terrorism.
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