Hollande: Paris Shooting 'Act of Exceptional Barbarity

The transcript covers a shooting at a French newspaper office, resulting in multiple casualties, including the chief editor and two police officers. The attackers remain at large, prompting French President Francois Hollande to escalate the terrorism alert in Paris. Global leaders, including President Obama, condemned the attack, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression. Additionally, a car explosion near a synagogue in a Paris suburb was reported, though its connection to the earlier attack is unclear.

What was the immediate response of French President Francois Hollande to the attack on the newspaper?

• He declared a national holiday.

• He escalated the terrorism alert in Paris.

• He resigned from his position.

• He ordered a military strike.

What did President Hollande emphasize in his statement regarding the attack?

• The significance of cultural diversity.

• The importance of freedom of expression.

• The necessity of military intervention.

• The need for economic reform.

How did global leaders react to the attack in Paris?

• They called for a boycott of French products.

• They supported the attackers.

• They condemned the attack.

• They remained silent.

What did President Obama highlight in his statement about the attack?

• The need for stricter immigration laws.

• The necessity of military intervention.

• The long-standing alliance between France and the United States.

• The importance of economic sanctions.

What was reported shortly after the attack on the newspaper?

• A peaceful protest in Paris.

• A car explosion near a synagogue in a Paris suburb.

• A new government policy announcement.

• A sports event in Paris.