US admits mistake in missing huge unity rally in Paris

Washington

THE White House acknowledged on Monday it should have sent a senior official to the massive rally against terrorism in Paris, as President Barack Obama came under fire for failing to travel to France.

"We should have sent someone with a higher profile to be there," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said.

Washington was represented at the event by the US ambassador to France, Jane Hartley.

Mr Earnest said Mr Obama would have liked to have gone himself, but suggested that the security requirements and short planning time had prevente…