France says to boost military response to Islamic State


  • World
  • Wednesday, 01 Oct 2014

PARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande said on Wednesday that France would boost its military commitment to the fight against the Islamic State militants who have taken control of parts of Iraq.

In a statement issued after he held a meeting on the matter, Hollande's office said: "The president decided to strengthen the military response in place."

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