French MPs vote to extend state of emergency by 3 months

Published Thu, Nov 19, 2015 · 12:42 PM
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[PARIS] French lawmkers voted Thursday to extend a state of emergency in the country for three months after the devastating jihadist attacks in Paris.

President Francois Hollande announced the state of emergency shortly after the bloodbath on Friday night which left 129 people dead.

AFP

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